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The Anatomical Position and Surface Anatomy — Unit test Answers

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Astley and Kieran are studying for their anatomy test. They learned in class that the term superior means “toward the top” and that the term inferior means “toward the bottom.” Astley says the area that is most superior on the human body is the cephalic region, but Kieran says the most superior area is the frontal region. What argument best describes why they are both correct?

A
Cephalic and frontal both mean head.
B
Cephalic means head, and frontal is the back of the head.
C
Cephalic means head, and frontal is an area on the front of the head.
D
Cephalic and frontal are actually areas that are inferior on the body.
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What trunk region contains the umbilical region, coxal region, and inguinal region?

A
superior posterior
B
inferior posterior
C
superior anterior
D
inferior anterior
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Astley and Kieran are studying for their anatomy test. They learned in class that the term superior means “toward the top” and that the term inferior means “toward the bottom.” Astley says the area that is most superior on the human body is the cephalic region, but Kieran says the most superior area is the frontal region. What argument best describes why they are both correct?

A
Cephalic and frontal both mean head.
B
Cephalic means head, and frontal is the back of the head.
C
Cephalic means head, and frontal is an area on the front of the head.
D
Cephalic and frontal are actually areas that are inferior on the body.
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Elaie has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is named after the region of the body it affects. Where is Elaie most likely feeling pain?

A
the inner elbow
B
the wrist
C
the plantar region
D
the calcaneal region
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What is the purpose of anatomical position?

A
To compare and contrast the body anatomy of organisms that belong in similar taxonomical groups.
B
To provide a standard way to orient the body and enable precision when discussing human anatomy.
C
To inform health-care professionals how to position the body for specific treatments and procedures.
D
To allow scientists to identify newly discovered species on the basis of their body anatomy.
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Elaie has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is named after the region of the body it affects. Where is Elaie most likely feeling pain?

A
the inner elbow
B
the wrist
C
the plantar region
D
the calcaneal region
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What is the purpose of anatomical position?

A
To compare and contrast the body anatomy of organisms that belong in similar taxonomical groups.
B
To provide a standard way to orient the body and enable precision when discussing human anatomy.
C
To inform health-care professionals how to position the body for specific treatments and procedures.
D
To allow scientists to identify newly discovered species on the basis of their body anatomy.
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Anatomical planes can be used to describe other animals. Which correctly identifies the planes that are labeled in the diagram of the kangaroo below?

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A
A: frontal, B: transverse, C: sagittal
B
A: sagittal, B: transverse, C: frontal
C
A: transverse, B: sagittal, C: frontal
D
A: frontal, B: sagittal, C: transverse
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Duff is a breakdancer whose signature move is spinning around on his head while his body is upside down. Which axis is Duff rotating?

A
sagittal transverse axis
B
vertical axis
C
anteroposterior axis
D
frontal horizontal axis
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The chart shows the diagnoses for three patients. Diagnosis of Illness in Three PatientsPatientDiagnosisEnyaBronchitisAncelDermatitisElliotGastritisWhat best describes the relationship between the diagnoses?

A
All three patients had a picture taken of the infected area.
B
All three patients have a problem with their digestive systems.
C
All three patients have itching but in different areas of the body.
D
All three patients have inflammation but in different areas of the body.
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Sydney is seeing a doctor because she has been having symptoms related to blood sugar fluctuations. What disease will Sydney most likely be diagnosed with?

A
FAS
B
DM
C
MD
D
IBS
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Kai is a clinical health-care provider. Which could be Kai’s job?

A
a medical transcriptionist
B
an occupational therapist
C
a cardiologist
D
a central supply worker
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A patient came into the emergency room saying that his head hurt. The first nurse that he talked to wrote down that there was pain in the facial area. The second nurse that he talked to said that there was pain in the cephalic area. Which best describes why it is important to use correct medical terminology?

A
A cephalic pain may include the brain and could be severe, but a facial pain normally covers the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
B
A facial pain tends to be more severe, and a cephalic pain tends to just include the bones of the skull.
C
Both areas are life threatening if not treated immediately.
D
Both terms can be used interchangeably and indicate the same regional pain.
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Hector has his arms raised straight out to the sides. Which best describes the direction of the body?

A
His arms are parallel to his torso.
B
His arms are perpendicular to his torso.
C
His arms are inferior to his torso.
D
His arms are medial to his torso.
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A patient who has been involved in a car accident is brought to the emergency room. The paramedics inform the attending physician that the patient has sustained an injury that has affected only two parts of the lower axial region of the body. Based on this information, which could the patient be suffering from?

A
pain at the back of the head and the neck
B
pain in the neck and the clavicle
C
pain in the clavicle and the vertebrae
D
pain in the vertebrae and the thigh

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