Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A patient has a stab wound that penetrates the anterior abdominal wall and enters the peritoneal cavity. Which serous membrane is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Parietal peritoneum

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 4

A surgeon is making an incision along the midline of the abdomen. Which anatomical term best describes this location?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 5

Which organ is found in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 6

If a structure is described as 'distal' to another, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is farther from the point of attachment

Question 7

Which of the following correctly matches a body cavity with one of its major organs?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity – brain

Question 8

A bullet passes through the chest wall and enters the pleural cavity. Which serous membrane is first penetrated?

Accepted Answer

Parietal pleura

Question 9

Which region is located directly inferior to the umbilical region?

Accepted Answer

Hypogastric (pubic) region

Question 10

A patient presents with pain in the left lower quadrant (LLQ). Which organ is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Sigmoid colon

Question 11

Which directional term describes the position of the heart relative to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the coronal (frontal) plane?

Accepted Answer

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Question 13

If a wound is described as 'superficial,' what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is closer to the surface of the body

Question 14

Which anatomical term refers to the back of the body?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal

Question 15

A patient is lying face down on an examination table. What is this position called?

Accepted Answer

Prone

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of the dorsal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 17

Which region contains the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Hypogastric (pubic) region

Question 18

A structure located toward the head is described as:

Accepted Answer

Superior

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the surface area of a rectangular anatomical region?

Accepted Answer

$A = l 	imes w$

Question 20

If a CT scan is taken in the transverse plane, which type of section is produced?

Accepted Answer

A cross-section dividing the body into superior and inferior parts

Anatomical Terminology and Body Organization: Study Notes

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