Question 1

The spleen is normally found in which abdominopelvic region?
A) hypogastric
B) left inguinal region
C) right hypochondriac
D) right lumbar region
E) left hypochondriac

Accepted Answer

The spleen is located in the left hypochondriac region, behind the stomach and below the diaphragm.

Question 2

The two lines,one vertical and one horizontal,that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants cross at the
A) umbilicus/navel.
B) urinary bladder.
C) junction of the small and large intestines.
D) diaphragm.
E) sternum.

Accepted Answer

The two lines that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants intersect at the umbilicus/navel.

Question 3

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions:
-The kneecap is patellar,whereas the back of the knee is
A) crural.
B) pedal.
C) manual.
D) popliteal.
E) pubic.

Accepted Answer

The anatomical landmark for the back of the knee is popliteal. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. The other options (A, B, C, and E) do not correspond to the back of the knee.

Question 4

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Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions
Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is the left inguinal region?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 4
E) 8

Accepted Answer

The left inguinal region is located in the lower left side of the abdomen, and is labeled as "6" in the figure.

Question 5

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-The leg region (#15)is also known by its anatomical term,
A) tarsal.
B) pedal.
C) patellar.
D) crural.
E) carpal.

Accepted Answer

The leg region (#15) is identified by the term "crural." The other options are incorrect as tarsal (#14) refers to the ankle, pedal (#16) refers to the foot, patellar (#10) refers to the kneecap, and carpal (#1) refers to the wrist.

Question 6

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-The pollex is located in which region?
A) 18
B) 23
C) 12
D) 14
E) 16

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the cephalon?
A) 24
B) 30
C) 23
D) 10
E) 1

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions:
-Tenderness in which region(s)may be an indication of gallbladder or liver problems?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 3 & 4
E) 3

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct. The knee is ________ to the foot.
A) lateral
B) medial
C) superficial
D) distal
E) proximal

Accepted Answer

The knee is proximal to the foot, meaning it is closer to the point of attachment to the body than the foot is.

Question 10

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Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions
Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions:
-The stomach,spleen,and some of the large intestine together are located in which region?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 1
D) 7
E) 6

Accepted Answer

The stomach, spleen, and some of the large intestine are located in region 4, which is the left hypochondriac region.

Question 11

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Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions:
-The appendix is typically located in which region(s)?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 3
E) 1 & 3

Accepted Answer

The appendix is typically located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, which corresponds to region 2 in most anatomical quadrant systems.

Question 12

Mary,who is six months pregnant,goes to her obstetrician for a test to check the development of her fetus.She uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image of the fetus.This technique is known as
A) an X-ray.
B) a CT scan.
C) an MRI.
D) an ultrasound.
E) radiography.

Accepted Answer

The technique described in the question involves the use of sound waves to produce an image of the fetus, which is known as an ultrasound. A) X-rays use electromagnetic radiation, B) CT scans use X-rays, C) MRIs use magnetic fields and radio waves, and E) radiography uses X-rays.

Question 13

The heart is surrounded by the ________ membrane.
A) pericardial
B) peritoneal
C) visceral
D) serous
E) pleural

Accepted Answer

The pericardial membrane surrounds the heart and is composed of two layers - the visceral pericardium (inner layer) and the parietal pericardium (outer layer).

Question 14

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following structures is located superior to the nasus?
A) 35
B) 4
C) 32
D) 5
E) 30

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A diagnostic technique that employs a radiopaque dye injected into blood vessels is called a(n)
A) digital subtractive angiography (DSA).
B) radiograph.
C) CT scan.
D) MRI.
E) ultrasound.

Accepted Answer

A diagnostic technique that employs a radiopaque dye injected into blood vessels to create images of blood vessels is called digital subtractive angiography (DSA). This technique helps to identify blockages or abnormalities in blood flow. Radiograph, CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound do not typically involve the use of a radiopaque dye injected into blood vessels.

Question 16

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 12
E) 13

Accepted Answer

The olecranal region is identified by number 3 on Figure 1-3.

Question 17

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions:
-What is the anatomical term for the calf?
A) crural
B) plantar
C) calcaneal
D) sural
E) tarsal

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the tarsal region?
A) 16
B) 29
C) 10
D) 20
E) 9

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?
A) One is used for transverse images whereas the other can be used for any orientation of the image.
B) One procedure is cheap and the other is very expensive.
C) One requires the injection of radioactive dyes and the other does not.
D) One uses X-ray technology and the other does not.
E) One is used on superficial problems and the other is used to see inside of the body.

Accepted Answer

An MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images, while a CT uses X-rays.

Question 20

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks
Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions:
-Which number identifies the acromial region?
A) 3
B) 13
C) 2
D) 12
E) 1

Accepted Answer

Number 1 identifies the acromial region.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The spleen is normally found in which abdominopelvic region?

The two lines,one vertical and one horizontal,that divide the abdominopelvic area into quadrants cross at the

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -The kneecap is patellar,whereas the back of the knee is

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -Which of the following is the left inguinal region?

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -The leg region (#15) is also known by its anatomical term,

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -The pollex is located in which region?

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the cephalon?

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions: -Tenderness in which region(s) may be an indication of gallbladder or liver problems?

Choose the directional term to make the following sentence correct. The knee is ________ to the foot.

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-5 Abdominopelvic Regions Use Figure 1-5 to answer the following questions: -The stomach,spleen,and some of the large intestine together are located in which region?

Photo Credit: Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Figure 1-4 Abdominopelvic Quadrants Use Figure 1-4 to answer the following questions: -The appendix is typically located in which region(s) ?

Mary,who is six months pregnant,goes to her obstetrician for a test to check the development of her fetus.She uses a device that employs sound waves to produce an image of the fetus.This technique is known as

The heart is surrounded by the ________ membrane.

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -Which of the following structures is located superior to the nasus?

A diagnostic technique that employs a radiopaque dye injected into blood vessels is called a(n)

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the olecranal region of the body?

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -What is the anatomical term for the calf?

Figure 1-2 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-2 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the tarsal region?

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?

Figure 1-3 Anatomical Landmarks Use Figure 1-3 to answer the following questions: -Which number identifies the acromial region?