Anatomy Terminology Test

The thoracic cavity is (a)   to the abdominal cavity.

• superior
• inferior
• anterior
• posterior

The spinal cavity is (a)   to the thoracic cavity.

• posterior
• anterior
• lateral
• superior

Your shoulders are ________ compared to your sternum (breastbone).

• lateral

• medial

• inferior

• superior

The end of your thigh bone at your hip is ________ compared to the end at your knee.

• proximal

• distal

• inferior

• lateral

Your bones are ________ compared to your skin.

• deep

• soft

• thin

• light

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The end of the humerus (upper arm bone) at the elbow is proximal compared to the end at the shoulder.

• true

• false

The ears are lateral on the head.

• true

• false

Your muscles are deep compared to your skin.

• true

• false

The forehead is anterior to the back of the head.

• true

• false

Match each directional relationship with the correct anatomical term.

• Your spine is ________ compared to your stomach.

• lateral

• Your ears are ________ compared to your nose.

• superior

• Your chest is ________ compared to your back.

• posterior

• Your eyes are ________ compared to the mouth.

• anterior