GC Gross Anatomy Quiz

Aria, a medical student, is learning about human anatomy. As part of her studies, she needs to describe the anatomical position. What does she need to include in her description?

Which anatomical plane is shown in the image?

• axial

• sagittal

• oblique

• frontal

Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left halves?

• Oblique plane

• Median (midsagittal) plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

Which directional term means 'closer to the median plane'?

• inferior

• superior

• lateral

• medial

According to the organs localization in the abdominal regions diagram, which is the best term to describe the relation between the gallbladder and the left kidney?

• unilateral

• bilateral

• ipsilateral

• contralateral

What arm movement did the woman perform?

• abduction

• adduction

• flexion

• extension

Write the correct directional term for each number.

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Which skin layer is avascular and lacks lymphatic vessels?

• fascia

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypodermis

Pacinian corpuscle receptors (vibration & deep pressure) are in the epidermis.

• yes

• no

The orientation of collagen fibers defines the skin's tension lines.

• yes

• no