Anatomical Quiz #7

Given these terms: 1. caudal 2. cephalic 3. distal 4. inferior 5. proximal. Which directional terms correctly describes the relationship of the ankle to the knee?

3,4

A __________ section divides the body's structure, whereas _______ investigates the processes or functions of living things.

Anatomy, physiology

Jane feels compelled to do a few jumping jacks. Which movement is taking place as her hands come together above her head?

abduction

Move away from trunk

abduction

Move toward trunk

adduction

making huge circles with arm

circumduction

down

depression

Farther from trunk (only arms and legs)

distal

flex (toes towards ankle)

dorsiflexion

Decrease measurement of angle at joint

flexion

The chin can be described as being on the ______ surface of the skull.

inferior

The thumb is ______ to the fifth digit (little finger).

lateral

Tilt your head, bringing your right ear to your right shoulder. What is the movement of your neck?

lateral flexion

The only plane that can divide the body into equal halves is the

midsagittal plane

point (toes away from ankle)

plantar flexion

A term that means toward the attached end of a limb is

proximal

side to side

rotation

A _________ section divides the body into right and left.

sagittal

Thumb side up so you se palm of hand

supination

Amputation of a foot at the ankle would involve a cut in the _______ plane.

transverse