Directional Terminology Quiz
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Directional terminology related to human anatomy. Take this quiz and learn more about it!
Questions and Answers
- 1.The big toe or hallux is _______ to the little toe.
- A.
- 2.In the anatomical position the subject
- A.
Is lying down.
- B.
Has arms placed above the head.
- C.
Is standing upright facing the observer with the palms backwards.
- D.
Is standing upright facing the observer with the palms forward.
- 3.The anatomical term which best describes a structure toward the head is
- A.
Superficial.
- B.
Deep.
- C.
Inferior.
- D.
Superior.
- 4.The best anatomical term to describe the back region of the body would be
- A.
Ventral.
- B.
Dorsal.
- C.
Gluteal.
- D.
Deep.
- 5.In the anatomical position, the thumbs point:
- A.
In, toward the body
- B.
Out, away from the body
- C.
Forward
- D.
Backward
- 6.The armpit or axilla is __________ to the hip.
- A.
Superficial
- B.
Deep
- C.
Superior
- D.
Inferior
- 7.The "6-pack of abs" is due to the rectus abdominis muscle, that lies within the _______ abdominal wall.
- A.
Anterior
- B.
Posterior
- C.
Superior
- D.
Inferior
- 8.The arm is _________ to the hand.
- A.
Medial
- B.
Lateral
- C.
Proximal
- D.
Distal
- 9.The scapula (shoulder blade) is _________ to the vertebral column.
- A.
Anteromedial
- B.
Posterolateral
- C.
Proximal
- D.
Distal
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