Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What does anatomy study?

• Functions of body parts

• Structure of body parts

• Growth of body parts

• Nutrition of body parts

What position is referred to as the 'anatomical position'?

• Body lying down, facing upward

• Body upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms forward

• Body leaning forward with arms raised

• Body lying on the side with palms down

Which term describes the 'front' of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

If a structure is 'above' another, it is described as:

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

The term 'medial' means:

• Away from the midline

• Toward the midline

• Below another part

• Above another part

Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?

• Coronal (Frontal)

• Sagittal

• Transverse

• Oblique

The cranial cavity contains which organ?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Brain

• Stomach

Which cavity houses the lungs?

• Cranial

• Thoracic

• Abdominal

• Pelvic

Which cavity is associated with the stomach and liver?

• Thoracic

• Pelvic

• Abdominal

• Cranial

Which term describes a location closer to the body's surface?

• Deep

• Distal

• Proximal

• Superficial