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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lesson 6.1 Study Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following does NOT describe anatomical position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anatomical position is standing erect, arms at sides, toes forward, with palms facing forward (supinated), not backward. This standard posture ensures consistent directional terms like anterior across anatomy, and B's deviation (pronation) misaligns with this convention.
Question 2 of 5
The term that describes body parts that are on the same side of the body is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipsilateral means same side (e.g., right arm and leg), unlike anterior (B, front), contralateral (C, opposite side), or peripheral (D, outer). This anatomical term aids in mapping unilateral relationships, critical for clinical descriptions like nerve pathways.
Question 3 of 5
What is the scientific term for the back of the knee?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Popliteal names the back of the knee, unlike femoral (A, thigh), patellar (B, kneecap), or crural (D, leg). This term's precision in anatomy aids in describing areas like popliteal artery locations, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
The plane that divides a body part into anterior and posterior sections is the ___ plane.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The frontal (coronal) plane divides anterior (front) and posterior (back), not sagittal (B, left-right) or transverse (implied). A and C overlap terms, but C alone is standard. This plane's use in anatomy, like frontal brain sections, makes it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the two primary cavities within the ventral cavity.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ventral cavity's primary subdivisions are thoracic (chest) and abdominopelvic, not dorsal (A, D, back), cranial (C, dorsal). B aligns with anatomy's anterior cavity organization, housing vital organs like lungs and stomach.