Anatomical Position Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a condition for anatomical position?

• Stand upright

• Face forward

• Toes backward

• Palms forward

In anatomical position, which direction should the palms face?

• Backward

• Forward

• Downward

• Upward

How should the arms be positioned in the anatomical position?

• Arms up

• Arms down

• Arms crossed

• Arms bent

Which of the following statements is true about directional terms?

• They are usually in pairs.

• They are always singular.

• They do not have opposites.

• They do not refer to anatomical position.

Directional terms always refer to which of the following?

• Anatomical position

• Geographical location

• Relative size

• Color

Directional terms are usually which of the following?

• Opposites

• Synonyms

• Unrelated

• Identical

What does the term "superior" refer to in directional terms?

• Toward the feet

• Toward the head

• Toward the side

• Toward the back

What does the term "Inferior" refer to in directional terms?

• Toward the head

• Toward the side

• Toward the feet

• Toward the back

What does the term "anterior" refer to in directional terms?

• Toward the back

• Toward the front

• Toward the side

• Toward the top

What does the term "posterior" refer to in directional terms?

• Toward the front

• Toward the side

• Toward the back

• Toward the bottom