Body Basics Quiz

Question 1

List 5 muscles of the upper extremity

Answer 1

• Deltoid
• Biceps branchii
• Brachialis
• Trapezius
• Triceps Branchii

Question 2

List 5 muscles of the trunk

Answer 2

• External obliques
• Internal obliques
• Rectus abdominous
• Transverse abdominous
• Erector spinae

Question 3

List 5 muscles of the lower extremity

Answer 3

• Quadriceps
• Gastrocnemius
• Adductors
• Glutes Maximus
• Hamstrings

Question 4

Define the Transverse Plane

Answer 4

Divides the body in half by superior vs. inferior (upward half vs. lower half) → at waist

Question 5

Define the Frontal Plane

Answer 5

Divides the body in half (front half vs. back half)

Question 6

Define the Sagittal Plane

Answer 6

Divides the body by left and right side (only way to divide into 2) –> 2 T’s in name

Question 7

What does ‘Medial’ refer to in anatomical terms?

Answer 7

Towards the midline

Question 8

What does ‘Lateral’ mean in anatomical terms?

Answer 8

Away from the midline (or out to the side) –? football: ball passed sideways

Question 9

What does ‘Bilateral’ mean?

Answer 9

When something is on both sides of the body

Question 10

What is the meaning of ‘Superior’?

Answer 10

Pointing towards the head

Question 11

What is the definition of ‘Inferior’?

Answer 11

Pointing away from the head

Question 12

What does ‘Anterior’ refer to?

Answer 12

The front of the body (looking down at front of body to see ants)

Question 13

What is the meaning of ‘Posterior’?

Answer 13

The back half of the body

Question 14

Define ‘Superficial’ in anatomical terms

Answer 14

Shallow (towards the skin)

Question 15

What does ‘Deep’ mean?

Answer 15

Away from the surface of the skin or further into the body

Question 16

What does ‘Distal’ refer to?

Answer 16

Far away (take arm out) –> away from joint to see fingers

Question 17

What is the meaning of ‘Proximal’?

Answer 17

Closer proximity to another body part (shoulders)

Question 18

Define ‘Plantar / Palmar’

Answer 18

Bottom of foot

Question 19

What does ‘Dorsal’ refer to?

Answer 19

Top of foot

Question 20

What is the definition of ‘Abduction’?

Answer 20

Movement of a joint away from the midline of the body

Question 21

What does ‘Adduction’ mean?

Answer 21

Movement of a joint towards the midline of the body

Question 22

Define ‘Flexion’

Answer 22

Decrease in angle between two points

Question 23

What is ‘Extension’?

Answer 23

Increase in angle between two points

Question 24

What does ‘Medial rotation’ refer to?

Answer 24

Internal rotation towards midline on axis

Question 25

What does 'Lateral rotation' mean?

Answer 25

External rotation away from the midline on axis

Question 26

Define 'Supination'

Answer 26

When bodyweight is placed on the outside of the foot while walking or running (flipping hand up)

Question 27

What does 'Pronation' refer to?

Answer 27

When the weight is placed more on the inside of the foot (flipping hand down)

Question 28

What is 'Dorsiflexion'?

Answer 28

Pointing toes up towards the body/the backward bending and contracting of your hand or foot. This is the extension of your foot at the ankle and your hand at the wrist

Question 29

Define 'Plantar Flexion'

Answer 29

Point toes down (pointing like tendu)

Question 30

What does 'Inversion' mean?

Answer 30

Standing on the outside of the foot

Question 31

What is 'Eversion'?

Answer 31

Foot rotating inwards to the body

Question 32

Define 'Elevation'

Answer 32

Lifting scapula up

Question 33

What does 'Depression' refer to?

Answer 33

Shrugging down

Question 34

What is 'Protraction'?

Answer 34

Movement forward

Question 35

Define 'Retraction'

Answer 35

Movement backward

Question 36

What is 'Circumduction'?

Answer 36

Circular movements (rotational)

Question 37

What is the definition of Active movement?

Answer 37

Patient is moving with own effort

Question 38

What does Passive movement mean?

Answer 38

Moved with assistant (done with them)

Question 39

Define Restricted movement

Answer 39

Resist the movement

Question 40

What is the definition of Anatomy?

Answer 40

Internal/external structures of the body and physical relationships

Question 41

What does Physiology study?

Answer 41

Functions of structures

Question 42

Define Pathology

Answer 42

Study of disease

Question 43

What is Homeostasis?

Answer 43

State of balance between all body systems to help the body survive

Question 44

What is Negative Feedback?

Answer 44

Counteracts initial change

Question 45

Provide an example of Positive Feedback

Answer 45

Blood clotting

Question 46

What is the main function of the Skeletal system?

Answer 46

Gives the body its shape and allows movement

Question 47

What is the function of the Muscular system?

Answer 47

Responsible for movement through muscle contraction

Question 48

What is the primary role of the Nervous system?

Answer 48

To send messages from various parts of the body to the brain

Question 49

What does the Endocrine system regulate?

Answer 49

Biological processes, controlling hormones and metabolism

Question 50

What is the function of the Cardiovascular system?

Answer 50

Delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and organs

Question 51

What does the Lymphatic system do?

Answer 51

Keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends against infections

Question 52

What is the role of the Respiratory system?

Answer 52

Regulates fresh air entering the body and removes waste air

Question 53

What is the function of the Digestive system?

Answer 53

Converts food into simplest forms for absorption

Question 54

What does the Urinary / Excretory system do?

Answer 54

Removes excess and waste products to maintain homeostasis

Question 55

What is the purpose of the Reproductive system?

Answer 55

To produce egg and sperm cells

Question 56

What does the Integumentary system protect against?

Answer 56

Infection and injury