Anatomical Positions, Planes, & Sections

What is the term used to describe a specific stance of the body that is used as a reference point in anatomy?

• Biological position

• Standard position

• Anatomical position

• Fundamental position

In the anatomical position, how are the palms of the hands oriented?

• Facing backward

• Facing the observer

• Facing downward

• Facing forward

When a person is in the anatomical position, the body is upright and the feet are:

• Crossed

• Pointing outward

• Flat and directed forward

• Elevated on the toes

What is the term used to describe the position of the body when it is lying face up?

• Prone position

• Supine position

• Lateral position

• Anterior position

What is the term used to describe the position of the body when it is lying face down?

• Supine position

• Prone position

• Medial position

• Posterior position

What are directional terms used for in anatomy?

• To describe the structure of individual organs

• To describe the position of one body relative to another

• To list the functions of body parts

• To classify different types of tissues

How are many directional terms in anatomy grouped?

• In groups based on the organs they refer to

• In alphabetical order

• In pairs that have opposite meanings

• Based on the complexity of the terms

Which of the following is an example of directional terms with combined meanings?

• Anterior

• Posteriorsuperior

• Anterosuperior

• Posterior

What does the term "Anterior view" refer to in anatomical position?

• At or near the back of the body

• At or near the front of the body

• At or near the upper side of the body

• At or near the lower side of the body

What does the term "Posterior view" refer to in anatomical position?

• At or near the front of the body

• At or near the upper side of the body

• At or near the back of the body

• At or near the lower side of the body