Head and Neck Anatomy Chapter 1 Review Questions
Which of the following statements concerning anatomic position is CORRECT? A. Body is erect with eyes looking forward B. Arms are at sides with palms directed backward C. Arms are behind the head with toes directed forward D. Arms are behind the head with toes directed forward E. Body is supine with eyes closed
A. Body is erect with eyes looking forward
Proximal refers to a body part that is? A. Closer to the medial plane of the body than another part B. Farther from the medial plane of the body than another part C. Closer to the point of attachment to the body than another part D. Closer to the point of attachement tot he body than another part
A. Closer to the medial plane of the body than another part
If the skin in a region is considered superficial, then the related bones in the same region are considered? A. Deep B. Superficial C. Superior D. Inferior
A. Deep
The outer side of the wall of a hollow structure is? A. External B. Exterior C. Internal D. Interior
A. External
Which of the following statement is CORRECT concerning anatomic variation within the head and neck? A. Number of bones and muscles usually varies B. Bones can vary in the size of processes C. Lymph nodes never vary in placement D. Variations of anatomy do not imapct dental treatment.
B. Bones can vary in the size of processes
Which of the following is a CORRECT statement when considering facial features? A. Ears are medial to the nose B. Ears are lateral to the nose C. Ears are medial to the eyes D. Mouth is lateral to the nose
B. Ears are lateral to the nose
Which of the following terms is used to describe an area of the body that is farther from the median plane? A. Proximal B. Lateral C. Medial D. Ipsitaleral E. Contralateral
B. Lateral
Through which plane of the body is anatomic position is a midsagittal section taken? A. Horizontal plane B. Median plane C. Coronal plane D. Frontal plane
B. Median plane
Which of the following planes divides the body anatomic position into right and left halves? A. Horizonatal plane B. Median plane C. Coronal plane D. Frontal plane
B. Median plane
An area of the body in anatomic position that faces toward the head is considered? A. Inferior B. Superior C. Proximal D. Distal E. Dorsal
B. Superior
Which of the following sections is considered also a horizontal section? A. Midsaggital section B. Transverse section C. Frontal section D. Median section
B. Transverse section
A frontal plane placed through the body will ALWAYS bisect the? A. Nose B. Mouth C. Arms D. Eyes
C. Arms
Structures that are located inward, away from the body surface are considered? A. Distal B. Superfical C. Deep D. Contraleteral E. External
C. Deep
If the shoulder of the upper limb is considered proximal, then the ipsilateral fingers are considered? A. Proximal B. Medial C. Distal D. Superficial
C. Distal
Which of the following planes divides any part of the body further into anterior and posterior parts? A. Sagittal plane B. Horizontal plane C. Frontal plane D. Median plane
C. Frontal plane
Which of the following sections is considered also a coronal section? A. Sagitall plane B. Horizontal plane C. Frontal plane D. Median plane
C. Frontal plane
Structures on the same side of the body are considered? A. Proximal B. Lateral C. Medial D. Ipsitlateral E. Contraleteral
D. Ipsitlateral
Which of the following is a CORRECT statement concerning human anatomy? A. Apex of a conical structure is the flat base B. Two halves of the body are away symmetrical C. External surface is the inner wall of a hollow structure D. Joints, vessels, nerves, glands, and noses vary in size
D. Joints, vessels, nerves, glands, and noses vary in size
The median plane placed through the body will divide the right arm and the? A. Right leg B. Brain C Nose D. Left leg
D. Left leg
If a transverse plane occurs through the navel, which of the following statements is correct? A. Chest and ears will be on different parts of the body B. Chest and knees will be on the same part of the body C. Feet and knees will be on different parts of the body D. Thighs and feet will be on the same part of the body
D. Thighs and feet will be on the same part of the body