Essentials Final Study Guide Part 1

What is the anatomical position?

• Lying face down with arms at the sides

• Standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward

• Lying face up with arms crossed over the chest

• Sitting with legs crossed and hands on knees

Which position describes lying face down?

• Supine Position

• Prone Position

• Anatomical Position

• Posterior Position

Which term refers to the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Distal

• Proximal

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

• Anterior and posterior parts

• Superior and inferior parts

• Right and left parts

• Cranial and caudal parts

Which plane divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Coronal Plane

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce sweat to cool the body

• Produce sebum to keep skin and hair soft

• Produce melanin to determine skin color

• Produce hormones for growth

Which cavity contains the brain?

• Abdominal Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

• Cranial Cavity

• Pelvic Cavity

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

Which term refers to being closer to the point of attachment or origin?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Anterior

• Posterior

What does the frontal plane divide the body into?

• Right and left parts

• Superior and inferior parts

• Anterior and posterior parts

• Cranial and caudal parts