Question 1

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups,hips and knees flexed,thighs abducted (away from body),and externally rotated

Accepted Answer

The lithotomy position involves lying on the back with legs raised and feet in stirrups, hips and knees flexed, thighs abducted (away from the body), and externally rotated.

Answer: F 
 The recumbent position simply means lying down.

Answer: A 
 The frontal or coronal plane refers to the plane that divides the body into front and back portions.

Answer: D 
 The Sims position involves lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh flexed, and the left arm behind the body.

Answer: E 
 The hypogastric region refers to the lower middle portion of the abdomen, below the umbilical region.

Answer: B 
 The left upper quadrant refers to the upper left portion of the abdomen, divided by the midline and the left costal margin.

Question 2

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pertaining to the back and to the front

Accepted Answer

Posteroanterior refers to a direction or view from the back to the front, which matches the description given.

Question 3

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vertical plane passing through the body from side to side,dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

Accepted Answer

The frontal or coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

Answer: E
 The hypogastric region refers to the area below the stomach in the lower middle portion of the abdomen.

Note: The other options (B, C, D, and F) do not match the given descriptions.

Question 4

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pertaining to one side

Accepted Answer

Unilateral refers to something that pertains to one side. This term is often used in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts to describe conditions, structures, or actions that affect or are located on one side of the body or an organ.

Question 5

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inferior to the umbilical region

Accepted Answer

The hypogastric region is inferior to the umbilical region.

Answer: D
 The Sims position is a side-lying position with the lower leg straight and the upper leg flexed at the hip and knee.

Answer: B
 The left upper quadrant is one of the four abdominal quadrants, located in the upper left portion of the abdomen.

Other options:
A) The frontal or coronal plane is an anatomical plane that divides the body into front and back portions.
C) The lithotomy position is a position in which the patient is lying on their back with their legs flexed and parted. This position is commonly used for gynecological exams and procedures.
F) The recumbent position is a position in which the patient is lying down with the back parallel to the ground.

Question 6

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horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

Accepted Answer

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.

Answer: C 
 The hypochondriac regions are located on either side of the epigastric region and contain the lower ribs and the upper parts of the abdomen.

Answer: F 
 The supine position is when a person is lying flat on their back with their face upward.

(Note: The other answer choices do not match the given descriptions)

Question 7

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lying down in any position

Accepted Answer

The recumbent position means lying down in any position.

Answer: A
 The frontal or coronal plane divides the body into front and back halves.

Answer: C
 The lithotomy position is a position where a patient lies on their back with their legs up and apart, typically used for gynecological or urological procedures.

Answer: D
 The Sims position is a side-lying position with the lower arm behind the body and the upper arm flexed at the shoulder and elbow.

Answer: E
 The hypogastric region is the lower middle portion of the abdomen.

Answer: B
 The left upper quadrant is one of the four quadrants of the abdomen and is located in the upper left portion.

Question 8

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pertaining to the front and to the back

Accepted Answer

Anteroposterior refers to something relating to both the front (anterior) and the back (posterior) aspects of something.

Question 9

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lying on back,facing upward

Accepted Answer

The supine position means lying on back, facing upward.

Answer: D 
 The Trendelenburg position means lying on back with feet elevated higher than the head.

Answer: B 
 The transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

Answer: C 
 The hypochondriac regions are the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs.

Answer: E 
 The Fowler position means sitting with the head elevated and legs extended.

Answer: A 
 The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections.

Question 10

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-Match each item with the correct description below.
lying on side in a semi-prone position with the knee drawn up toward chest with the arm drawn behind,parallel to the back

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Sims position, which involves lying on the side in a semi-prone position with the knee drawn up toward the chest and the arm drawn behind parallel to the back.

Answer: A
 The frontal or coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections.

Answer: C
 The lithotomy position involves lying on the back with the legs raised and supported in stirrups.

Answer: F
 The recumbent position simply refers to lying down, usually on a bed or exam table.

Answer: B
 The left upper quadrant is one of four regions of the abdomen, and is located in the upper left side of the abdomen.

Answer: E
 The hypogastric region is located in the lower middle of the abdomen, below the belly button.

Question 11

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semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees

Accepted Answer

The Fowler position is a semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees, specifically at a 45-degree angle.

Answer: F
 The supine position is lying flat on your back with your face upward.

Answer: D
 The Trendelenburg position is lying flat on your back with your feet elevated above your head.

Answer: A
 The sagittal plane is an anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right sections.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane is an anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.

Answer: C
 The hypochondriac regions are the two upper abdominal regions on either side of the epigastric region.

Question 12

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pertaining to a side

Accepted Answer

Lateral refers to the side of the body or a body part.

Answer: A 
 Posterior refers to the back of the body or a body part.

Answer: C 
 Unilateral refers to something that is on or affects only one side.

Answer: D 
 Ventral refers to the front of the body or a body part.

Answer: E 
 Proximal refers to a body part that is closer to the center of the body, rather than further away.

Answer: F 
 Anteroposterior refers to the front-to-back orientation or measurement of a body or structure.

Question 13

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encompasses the left lobe of the liver,the stomach,the spleen,lateral portion of the pancreas,and portions of the small and large intestines

Accepted Answer

The left upper quadrant of the abdomen encompasses the left lobe of the liver, the stomach, the spleen, lateral portion of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines.

Answer: E
 The hypogastric region of the abdomen is located below the umbilical region, and encompasses the lower portion of the abdomen, including the pubic area and lower pelvic region.

Answer: D
 The Sims position is a posture used for rectal examination or enema, in which the patient lies on their left side with the right knee bent up towards the chest.

Question 14

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
lying on back with head lower than the feet

Accepted Answer

The Trendelenburg position is when the patient is lying on their back with the head lower than the feet.

Answer: F
 The supine position is when the patient is lying on their back with the face up.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane is an imaginary line that divides the body into upper and lower sections.

Answer: C
 The hypochondriac regions are located on the upper sides of the abdomen, beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs.

Answer: E
 The Fowler position is when the patient is sitting up at a 45 to 60-degree angle.

Answer: A
 The sagittal plane is an imaginary line that divides the body into left and right sections.

Question 15

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inferior

Accepted Answer

In anatomical directional terms, "inferior" is denoted by "inf," indicating a position below or lower than another part of the body in the standard anatomical position.

Question 16

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pertaining to near

Accepted Answer

Proximal pertains to nearness to the point of attachment or origin.

Answer: B
 Lateral pertains to the side, away from the midline.

Answer: C
 Unilateral pertains to one side.

Answer: D
 Ventral pertains to the front or belly side.

Answer: A
 Posterior pertains to the back or rear side.

Answer: F
 Anteroposterior pertains to the front-to-back direction or orientation.

Question 17

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pertaining to the back

Accepted Answer

Posterior refers to the back side of the body or an organ, in contrast to the anterior, which refers to the front.

Question 18

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to the right and left of the epigastric region

Accepted Answer

The hypochondriac regions are located to the right and left of the epigastric region.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

Answer: D
 The Trendelenburg position is a supine position where the head is lower than the feet.

Answer: E
 The Fowler position is a sitting position where the head and upper body are elevated at a 45-90 degree angle.

Answer: F
 The supine position is a lying position where the patient is facing upward, with the face and abdomen facing the ceiling.

Note: The sagittal plane was not matched as it is not a correct match for the given descriptions. It is a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right portions.

Question 19

MATCHING
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vertical plane passing through the body from front to back,dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)

Accepted Answer

The sagittal plane passes through the body from front to back, dividing it into right and left sides.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane passes horizontally through the body, dividing it into top and bottom halves.

Answer: C
 The hypochondriac regions are located on either side of the epigastric region and contain the lower ribs.

Answer: D
 The Trendelenburg position is when the body is tilted with the feet higher than the head.

Answer: E
 The Fowler position is when a patient is in a semi-sitting position with the head of the bed raised.

Answer: F
 The supine position is when a patient is lying flat on their back with the face up.

Question 20

MATCHING
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pertaining to the belly

Accepted Answer

"Pertaining to the belly" refers to the ventral aspect of the body.

Answer: A 
 "Posterior" refers to the back side of the body.

Answer: B 
 "Lateral" refers to the side of the body.

Answer: C 
 "Unilateral" refers to one side of the body.

Answer: not applicable 
 None of the choices match the description of "proximal," which refers to a point closer to the center of the body or a limb.

Answer: F 
 "Anteroposterior" refers to the front-to-back aspect of the body or structure.

Quiz 3: Directional Terms, planes, positions, regions, and Quadrants

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups,hips and knees flexed,thighs abducted (away from body) ,and externally rotated

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to the back and to the front

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. vertical plane passing through the body from side to side,dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to one side

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. inferior to the umbilical region

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. lying down in any position

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to the front and to the back

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. lying on back,facing upward

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. lying on side in a semi-prone position with the knee drawn up toward chest with the arm drawn behind,parallel to the back

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to a side

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. encompasses the left lobe of the liver,the stomach,the spleen,lateral portion of the pancreas,and portions of the small and large intestines

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. lying on back with head lower than the feet

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. inferior

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to near

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to the back

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. to the right and left of the epigastric region

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. vertical plane passing through the body from front to back,dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. pertaining to the belly