Human Anatomy Terminology Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which term refers to the palm of the hand?

Palmar/Volar (correct)
Cervical
Dorsal
Digital

In the anatomical position, how are the lower limbs positioned?

Pointing outward
Crossed over each other
Parallel and flat on the floor (correct)
Bent at the knees

What does the term 'Cervical' refer to?

The neck region (correct)
The thigh region
The hand region
The foot region

Which body region corresponds to the location of the upper arm?

Brachial (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct anatomical term for the back of the knee?

Popliteal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Femoral' designate?

The thigh region (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical position feature describes the orientation of the body?

Standing erect and facing forward (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Calcaneal' term refer to?

The heel (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anatomical Position

A standard body orientation used in describing human anatomy. It involves a specific and consistent way of positioning the body to facilitate description and communication of location and relationships.

Anterior View

The front view of the human body in the anatomical position, important for identifying body regions and parts from the front.

Posterior View

The back view of the human body in the anatomical position used for identifying and describing body regions and parts from the back.