Clinical Chapter 4-2: Quiz 4 Multiple Choice

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1.

The ___ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
- A.
  
  Midsagittal
- B.
  
  Frontal
- C.
  
  Coronal
- D.
  
  Transverse
2.

The ___ cavity is the space in the skull containing the brain.
- A.
  
  Cranial
- B.
  
  Thoracic
- C.
  
  Abdominal
- D.
  
  Spinal
3.

In the anatomical position, the palms are ___.
- A.
  
  To the middle
- B.
  
  To the front
- C.
  
  To the back
- D.
  
  To the side
4.

The ___, or frontal, plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
- A.
  
  Horizontal
- B.
  
  Midsagittal
- C.
  
  Coronal
- D.
  
  Transverse
5.

The ___ plane vertically divides the body as it passes through the midline, to form a right and left half.
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Midsagittal
- C.
  
  Coronal
- D.
  
  Horizontal
6.

Which term means towards the back?
- A.
  
  Anterior
- B.
  
  Ventral
- C.
  
  Posterior
- D.
  
  Distal
7.

Which term means pertaining to the front side of the body, abdomen, and belly surface?
- A.
  
  Distal
- B.
  
  Posterior
- C.
  
  Dorsal
- D.
  
  Ventral
8.

In the term medial, the root "medi" means ___.
- A.
  
  Medical
- B.
  
  Toward the middle
- C.
  
  Organic
- D.
  
  Internal
9.

A transverse plane divides the body into ___.
- A.
  
  Lateral and medial
- B.
  
  Anterior and posterior
- C.
  
  Right and left halves
- D.
  
  Superior and inferior
10.

In the thoracic cavity, the space containing the heart is known as the ___
- A.
  
  Abdominal cavity
- B.
  
  Pleural cavity
- C.
  
  Ventral cavity
- D.
  
  Pericardial cavity
11.

The term used to describe being the farthest from the center is ___.
- A.
  
  Supine
- B.
  
  Distal
- C.
  
  Dorsal
- D.
  
  Proximal
12.

The upper right region at the level of the ninth rib cartilage is known as the ___.
- A.
  
  Hypogastric
- B.
  
  Right hypochondriac
- C.
  
  Right lumbar
- D.
  
  Right illiac
13.

Which term is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the term “dorsal”?
- A.
  
  Anterior
- B.
  
  Ventral
- C.
  
  Posterior
- D.
  
  Inferior
14.

Which pair of terms is the MOST SIMILAR in meaning?
- A.
  
  Inferior; superior
- B.
  
  Bilateral; ambilateral
- C.
  
  Proximal; lateral
- D.
  
  Topical; superficial
15.

If a patient complains of a pulled groin muscle, how would this location be described in a medical chart?
- A.
  
  Inguinal
- B.
  
  Dorsal
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Visceral
16.

Which of the following is NOT true of dissection?
- A.
  
  It is a useful tool for students and specialists in anatomy
- B.
  
  A lot can be learned about the structure of the human body
- C.
  
  It is the process of cutting the body apart
- D.
  
  It is the process of taking samples for analysis
17.

Which terms are MOST SIMILAR in meaning?
- A.
  
  Internal; center
- B.
  
  Dorsal; ventral
- C.
  
  Ambilateral; topical
- D.
  
  Inferior; posterior
18.

Which term is LEAST related to the others in meaning?
- A.
  
  Apex
- B.
  
  Base
- C.
  
  Vertex
- D.
  
  Horizontal
19.

If a person fractures the coccyx, which is commonly referred to as the “tail bone,” which term would BEST describe the location of the fracture?
- A.
  
  Proximal
- B.
  
  Anterior
- C.
  
  Caudal
- D.
  
  Ventral
20.

A rash is typically found on the surface of the skin. What term would BEST describe the location?
- A.
  
  Superficial
- B.
  
  Superior
- C.
  
  Topical
- D.
  
  Inguinal
21.

If a disease is labeled as systemic, what does that mean?
- A.
  
  It pertains to the surface
- B.
  
  It pertains to a place as a whole
- C.
  
  It pertains to one side
- D.
  
  It pertains to the back part of a structure
22.

If a patient was complaining of pain within the organs on both sides of the abdomen, which pair of terms would be MOST appropriate to describe the location of the pain?
- A.
  
  Topical inguinal
- B.
  
  Ambilateral visceral
- C.
  
  Bilateral inguinal
- D.
  
  Medial visceral