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Anatomical Orientation and Terminology Quiz

#1

Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

Sagittal plane
Explanation

Vertical plane dividing body into left and right.

#2

The term 'superior' in anatomical orientation refers to?

Above
Explanation

Position higher in the body.

#3

Which bone forms the forehead region of the skull?

Frontal bone
Explanation

Bone in the forehead.

#4

Which term refers to the bending of a joint, decreasing the angle between bones?

Flexion
Explanation

Decreasing joint angle.

#5

Which anatomical term means 'toward the head'?

Superior
Explanation

Position toward the head.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a directional term in anatomical orientation?

Internal
Explanation

Not a directional term, refers to inside.

#7

What is the anatomical term for the heel of the foot?

Calcaneus
Explanation

Heel bone.

#8

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Thoracic cavity
Explanation

Cavity housing heart and lungs.

#9

Which anatomical term means 'away from the surface'?

Deep
Explanation

Position away from the surface.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Adipose
Explanation

Not muscle, but fat tissue.

#11

Which structure is located distally to the femur?

Tibia
Explanation

Bone below femur.

#12

What is the name of the joint that allows rotational movement?

Pivot joint
Explanation

Joint allowing rotation.

#13

Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?

Corpus callosum
Explanation

Connects brain hemispheres.

#14

What is the anatomical term for the thumb?

Pollex
Explanation

Thumb.

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