Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, arms at sides, palms facing forward, feet slightly apart

Question 2

A patient complains of pain in the 'brachial' region. Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Upper arm

Question 3

If a physician notes a wound on the 'anterior' surface of the forearm, where is the wound located?

Accepted Answer

On the front of the forearm

Question 4

Which regional term refers to the area around the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Tarsal

Question 5

A patient is described as having a laceration in the 'popliteal' region. Where is this injury?

Accepted Answer

Behind the knee

Question 6

Which term best describes the location of the heart relative to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 7

If a structure is described as 'distal' to the shoulder, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

It is farther from the trunk than the shoulder

Question 8

A nurse is instructed to take a blood sample from the 'antecubital' region. Where should the sample be taken?

Accepted Answer

Inside of the elbow

Question 9

Which regional term refers to the area of the chest?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic

Question 10

A patient is experiencing pain in the 'plantar' region. Which part of the body is affected?

Accepted Answer

Sole of the foot

Question 11

Which term describes a cut that divides the body into left and right portions?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 12

If a physician refers to the 'axillary' region, which area is being discussed?

Accepted Answer

Armpit

Question 13

Which term best describes the position of the stomach relative to the spine?

Accepted Answer

Question 14

A patient has a rash on the 'dorsal' surface of the hand. Where is the rash located?

Accepted Answer

Back of the hand

Question 15

Which regional term refers to the area between the hips?

Accepted Answer

Sacral

Question 16

A physician notes a bruise in the 'femoral' region. Where is the bruise located?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Question 17

Which term describes the position of the nose relative to the ears?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 18

A patient is described as having swelling in the 'patellar' region. Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Front of the knee

Question 19

Which term describes a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

Superficial

Question 20

A patient is experiencing numbness in the 'palmar' region. Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Palm of the hand

Anatomical Position and Regional Terms: Study Notes

Study Guide - Practice Questions