Anatomical Terminology lab Quiz

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

General Term for any elevation

Question 2

Crest

Answer 2

Any elongated elevation, usually prominent and rough

Question 3

Line

Answer 3

Linear elevation (sharper than a ridge)

Question 4

Ridge

Answer 4

Rough linear elevation

Question 5

Hamulus

Answer 5

Hook shaped process (Ex. Hook of hamate)

Question 6

Spine

Answer 6

Sharp, pointed process (Ex. Of vertebrae)

Question 7

Tuberosity

Answer 7

LARGE rough, rounded elevation

Question 8

Tubercle

Answer 8

SMALL rough, rounded elevation (Tuber=Bump, swelling)

Question 9

Condyle

Answer 9

Large rounded eminence, with smooth articulating surfaces

Question 10

Epicondyle

Answer 10

Rough projection from long bone on the condyle (Epi=upon)

Question 11

Alveolus

Answer 11

Deep and narrow pit (Ex. Bony socket for tooth)

Question 12

Sinus (Air cell)

Answer 12

Cavity in bone

Question 13

Fovea

Answer 13

Small depression, usually deeper than is wide

Question 14

Fossa

Answer 14

Shallow but wide depression, typically smooth

Question 15

Foramen

Answer 15

A hole, with a complete perimeter

Question 16

Notch

Answer 16

A hole in the edge of a bone, with an INcomplete perimeter

Question 17

Sulcus

Answer 17

Groove or furrow (Ex. Depression on brain)

Question 18

Meatus

Answer 18

A Canal (Ex. External acoustic meatus)

Question 19

Hiatus

Answer 19

Gap or cleft (Ex. Sacral Hiatus)

Question 20

Superior, Cranial, or Cephalic

Answer 20

Towards the head

Question 21

Inferior or Caudal

Answer 21

Toward the feet or tail

Question 22

Anterior or ventral

Answer 22

Toward the front of the body

Question 23

Posterior or Dorsal

Answer 23

Toward the back of the body

Question 24

Medial

Answer 24

Toward the median plane of the body

Question 25

Lateral

Answer 25

Away from the median plane of the body

Question 26

Proximal

Answer 26

Near or toward point of origin

Question 27

Distal

Answer 27

Far or away from point of origin

Question 28

Internal

Answer 28

Towards the inside of the body

Question 29

External

Answer 29

Towards the outside of the body

Question 30

Superficial

Answer 30

Internal, yet close to the surface

Question 31

Deep

Answer 31

Internal, yet away from the surface of the body

Question 32

Palmar

Answer 32

Pertaining to the palm side of the hand

Question 33

Plantar

Answer 33

Pertaining to the sole of the foot