Question 1

The directional term proximal refers to which of the following?
A) On the same side
B) On the opposite side
C) Away from a reference point
D) Toward a reference point

Accepted Answer

Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin, typically used in reference to limbs.

Question 2

The term flank refers to the area of the:
A) Upper chest or breast
B) Lower back between the ribs and hips
C) Side of the trunk adjoining the lumbar region
D) Abdomen

Accepted Answer

The flank refers to the side of the trunk adjoining the lumbar region, which is the area between the ribs and the hips.

Question 3

The term antebrachial refers to the area of the:
A) Armpit
B) Ribs
C) Forearm
D) Upper arm

Accepted Answer

The term "antebrachial" refers to the forearm, which is the region between the elbow and the wrist.

Question 4

The directional term rostral refers to which of the following?
A) The front or palm of the hand
B) The sole of the foot
C) Toward the feet
D) Toward the nose

Accepted Answer

Rostral is a directional term used in anatomy to indicate a position toward the nose or the front of the head.

Question 5

The term inguinal refers to the area of the:
A) Spine
B) Naval
C) Sternum
D) Groin

Accepted Answer

The term "inguinal" refers to the groin area, which is the region where the thigh meets the abdomen.

Question 6

Most of the small intestine is located in which of the abdominal quadrants?
A) Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
B) Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
C) Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
D) Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

Accepted Answer

The small intestine is located in the left lower quadrant (LLQ) of the abdomen.

Question 7

The term cubital refers to the area of the:
A) Lower posterior portion of the leg
B) Posterior surface of elbow area of the arm
C) Lower back between the ribs and hips
D) Upper portion of the leg

Accepted Answer

The term "cubital" refers to the area around the elbow, specifically the posterior surface of the elbow area of the arm.

Question 8

The plane that passes diagonally between the axes of two other planes is the _____ plane.
A) Sagittal
B) Coronal
C) Axial
D) Oblique

Accepted Answer

The oblique plane is the one that passes diagonally between the axes of two other planes, unlike the sagittal, coronal, or axial planes which are oriented along standard anatomical directions.

Question 9

The directional term caudal refers to which of the following?
A) On the same side
B) On the opposite side
C) Toward the feet
D) Toward the head

Accepted Answer

The term "caudal" refers to a direction toward the feet or the lower part of the body.

Question 10

The stomach and tail of the pancreas are located in which of the following abdominal quadrants?
A) Right upper
B) Left upper
C) Right lower
D) Left lower

Accepted Answer

The stomach and tail of the pancreas are located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Question 11

The inferior mesenteric artery is located:
A) 2 cm above the transpyloric plane
B) 4 cm above the transpyloric plane
C) 2.5 cm below the jugular notch
D) 4 cm above the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta

Accepted Answer

The inferior mesenteric artery originates approximately 4 cm above the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta, which occurs at the level of the L3 vertebra.

Question 12

Which of the body cavities is the largest?
A) Dorsal
B) Ventral
C) Abdominal
D) Pelvic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the body cavities is the...

Question 13

The aortic arch is located:
A) 2.5 cm below the jugular notch
B) At T4-T5, sternal angle
C) 4 cm above the transpyloric plane
D) 2 cm above the transpyloric plane

Accepted Answer

The answer of The aortic arch is located:
A) 2.5 cm...

Question 14

The dorsal cavity can be further subdivided into which of the following cavities?
A) Cranial and spinal
B) Thoracic and abdominopelvic
C) Two lateral pleural
D) Abdominal and pelvic

Accepted Answer

The dorsal cavity is subdivided into the cranial cavity, which houses the brain, and the spinal cavity, which encases the spinal cord.

Question 15

The directional term contralateral refers to which of the following?
A) On the same side
B) On the opposite side
C) Toward the midsagittal plane
D) Away from the midsagittal plane

Accepted Answer

Contralateral means "on the opposite side."

Question 16

A vertical plane that passes through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior portions, is the _____ plane.
A) Sagittal
B) Coronal
C) Axial
D) Oblique

Accepted Answer

The answer of A vertical plane that passes through the...

Question 17

The carotid bifurcation is located:
A) 4 cm above the pyloric plane
B) 4 cm above bifurcation of the abdominal aorta
C) At the upper border of the thyroid cartilage
D) At the upper margin of the sacroiliac joint

Accepted Answer

The carotid bifurcation is typically located at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage, which corresponds to the C4 vertebra.

Question 18

The term popliteal refers to the area of the:
A) Upper portion of the leg
B) Back of the knee
C) Lower portion of the leg
D) Sole of the foot

Accepted Answer

The term "popliteal" refers to the area located at the back of the knee.

Question 19

The term axillary refers to the area of the:
A) Armpit
B) Forearm
C) Front of elbow
D) Upper arm

Accepted Answer

The term "axillary" refers to the armpit area.

Question 20

The carina is located at:
A) L4 to L5.
B) T4 to T5, sternal angle.
C) L1 to L2.
D) T1 to T2, sternal angle.

Accepted Answer

The carina is located at the level of the T4 to T5 vertebrae, at the sternal angle, where the trachea bifurcates into the left and right main bronchi.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

The directional term proximal refers to which of the following?

The term flank refers to the area of the:

The term antebrachial refers to the area of the:

The directional term rostral refers to which of the following?

The term inguinal refers to the area of the:

Most of the small intestine is located in which of the abdominal quadrants?

The term cubital refers to the area of the:

The plane that passes diagonally between the axes of two other planes is the _____ plane.

The directional term caudal refers to which of the following?

The stomach and tail of the pancreas are located in which of the following abdominal quadrants?

The inferior mesenteric artery is located:

Which of the body cavities is the largest?

The aortic arch is located:

The dorsal cavity can be further subdivided into which of the following cavities?

The directional term contralateral refers to which of the following?

A vertical plane that passes through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior portions, is the _____ plane.

The carotid bifurcation is located:

The term popliteal refers to the area of the:

The term axillary refers to the area of the:

The carina is located at: