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Directional Terms in Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

#1

Which term describes the body part located nearer to the midline of the body?

Medial
Explanation

Closer to the midline of the body.

#2

Which directional term refers to a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

Superficial
Explanation

Closer to the surface of the body.

#3

Which directional term indicates a structure closer to the head?

Cranial
Explanation

Closer to the head.

#4

The knee is ____ to the ankle.

Distal
Explanation

Farther from the attachment point or the trunk of the body.

#5

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

Flexion
Explanation

Decreasing the angle between two body parts.

#6

The elbow is ____ to the wrist.

Proximal
Explanation

Nearer to the attachment point or the trunk of the body.

#7

Which term describes a cut that divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Transverse
Explanation

Divides the body into upper and lower sections.

#8

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

Abduction
Explanation

Moving away from the midline of the body.

#9

The heart is located ____ to the lungs.

Anterior
Explanation

Toward the front of the body.

#10

Which directional term indicates a structure closer to the tail or the bottom of the spine in humans?

Caudal
Explanation

Closer to the tail or bottom of the spine.

#11

The nose is ____ to the mouth.

Superior
Explanation

Above or higher in position relative to another structure.

#12

Which term describes the palm of the hand?

Palmar
Explanation

Relating to the palm of the hand.

#13

Which term describes movement that brings a limb closer to the midline of the body?

Adduction
Explanation

Bringing a limb closer to the midline of the body.

#14

The knee is ____ to the thigh.

Distal
Explanation

Farther from the attachment point or the trunk of the body.

#15

Which term describes a cut that divides the body into front and back portions?

Coronal
Explanation

Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.

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