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Anatomical Terminology and Directional Terms Quiz

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#1

Which directional term describes a position closer to the midline of the body?

Medial
Explanation

Closer to the midline.

#2

The term 'anterior' refers to a position _____.

In front of
Explanation

Position in front of.

#3

Which of the following terms describes the back side of the body?

Posterior
Explanation

Referring to the back side.

#4

The term 'inferior' refers to a position _____.

Below
Explanation

Position below.

#5

Which directional term describes a position closer to the point of attachment?

Proximal
Explanation

Closer to the point of attachment.

#6

Which term describes a movement away from the midline of the body?

Lateral
Explanation

Movement away from the midline.

#7

The term 'superficial' in anatomical terminology refers to a position _____.

Closer to the surface
Explanation

Position closer to the surface.

#8

Which directional term is synonymous with 'posterior'?

Dorsal
Explanation

Synonymous with posterior.

#9

The term 'cranial' refers to a position _____.

Toward the head
Explanation

Position toward the head.

#10

Which term describes a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Flexion
Explanation

Movement decreasing the angle between body parts.

#11

The term 'plantar' refers to a position _____.

On the sole of the foot
Explanation

Position on the sole of the foot.

#12

Which term describes a movement that turns the palm of the hand downward or backward?

Pronation
Explanation

Movement turning the palm downward or backward.

#13

The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are on _____.

The same side of the body
Explanation

Structures on the same side of the body.

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