AP Exam 2

Which position is considered the standard reference for anatomical terminology?

• Supine position

• not humerus Anatomical position

• Prone position

• Neutral position

In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face:

• Backward

• Toward the body

• Forward

• Downward

Which directional term means toward the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

The sternum (breastbone) is ______ to the heart.

• Deep

• Superficial

• Posterior

• Anterior

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Transverse

• Frontal

• Sagittal

• Coronal

The shoulder is ______ to the elbow.

• Distal

• Proximal

• Inferior

• Superficial

The transverse plane divides the body into:

• Front and back portions

• Top and bottom portions

• Left and right portions

• Deep and superficial portions

Which regional term refers specifically to the armpit?

• Axillary

• Brachial

• Carpal

• Inguinal

The lungs are located in which major body cavity?

• Abdominal cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Cranial cavity

The lungs are located in which major body cavity?

• Abdominal cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Cranial cavity