Chapter 1   The Basics

1) Anatomy is defined as the study of ________.

1. A) atoms
2. B) body structures
3. C) how the body functions
4. D) how the body malfunctions

2) Physiology is defined as the study of ________.

1. A) physics
2. B) body structures
3. C) how the body functions
4. D) how the body malfunctions

3) Anatomy and physiology are defined as the study of ________.

1. A) the normal and abnormal function of the body
2. B) body structures
3. C) how the body functions
4. D) the body’s structure and how those structures function

4) What is considered standard anatomical position?

1. A) The body is upright, the legs are close together, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing forward.
2. B) The body is upright, the legs are far apart, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing forward.
3. C) The body is upright, the legs are close together, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are spread far from the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing backward.
4. D) The body is lying in a horizontal position, the legs are close together, the feet are pointing upward, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing upward.

5) What do anatomical terms of direction describe?

1. A) The specific region in which a body part is located
2. B) The body’s position
3. C) The location of a particular structure in the body
4. D) The cavity that contains certain organs within the body

6) What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the ankle in relation to the knee?

1. A) Proximal
2. B) Distal
3. C) Superficial
4. D) Ventral

7) What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the nose in relation to the eyes?

1. A) Medial
2. B) Superior
3. C) Lateral
4. D) Ventral

8) What are the two major anatomical regions of the body?

1. A) Axial and abdominal
2. B) Appendicular and cephalic
3. C) Axial and appendicular
4. D) Cephalic and thoracic

9) If a person sustained cervical dislocation in an accident, what region of his/her body was affected?

1. A) Head
2. B) Neck
3. C) Chest
4. D) Face

10) What are the two different ways the abdominal region of the body can be divided?

1. A) The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 2 regions.
2. B) The abdominal region can be divided into 4 regions or 6 quadrants.
3. C) The abdominal region can be divided into 4 quadrants or 9 regions.
4. D) The abdominal region can only be divided into 4 regions.