Question 1

Which directional term best describes the position of the heart relative to the lungs in the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

The heart is medial to the lungs.

Question 2

A patient has a fracture in the shaft of the humerus. Which bone feature is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Shaft

Question 3

Which body plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Question 4

Which of the following bones is classified as a sesamoid bone?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 5

A transverse section through the abdomen would pass through which plane?

Accepted Answer

Transverse (horizontal) plane

Question 6

Which structure is found in spongy bone but not in compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Trabeculae

Question 7

If a patient suffers damage to the external occipital protuberance, which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Occipital bone

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

Coronal suture

Question 9

Which bone feature serves as the attachment site for the deltoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid tuberosity

Question 10

A patient presents with a dislocated shoulder. Which structure is most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

Glenoid cavity

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a movement permitted by a ball-and-socket joint?

Accepted Answer

Gliding

Question 12

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 13

Which bone is immediately superior to the maxilla in the anterior view of the skull?

Accepted Answer

Nasal bone

Question 14

Which of the following correctly matches the bone with its classification by shape?

Accepted Answer

Vertebra - Irregular bone

Question 15

Which structure forms the lateral boundary of the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

Occipital condyles

Question 16

Which ligament stabilizes the anterior aspect of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature unique to cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Transverse foramen

Question 18

Which bone feature is found on the femur and serves as a site for muscle attachment?

Accepted Answer

Greater trochanter

Question 19

Which of the following joints allows for the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 20

A patient has a fracture at the lateral malleolus. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Human Anatomy and Physiology: Practice Exam Study Notes (Unit 1)

Study Guide - Practice Questions