AMCA Anatomy Basics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
- Sagittal plane
- Transverse plane
- Coronal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Coronal plane
The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.
Question 2: The term 'distal' refers to a structure that is:
- Closer to the point of attachment
- Farther from the point of attachment (Correct answer)
- On the same side as another structure
- Below the diaphragm
Correct answer: Farther from the point of attachment
Distal means farther from the origin or point of attachment, as opposed to proximal which means closer.
Question 3: Which type of epithelium lines the interior of blood vessels?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium (Correct answer)
- Transitional epithelium
Correct answer: Simple squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium, called endothelium in blood vessels, lines the interior to facilitate smooth blood flow.
Question 4: The axial skeleton includes which of the following structures?
- Femur and tibia
- Humerus and radius
- Skull and vertebral column (Correct answer)
- Clavicle and scapula
Correct answer: Skull and vertebral column
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage — the central axis of the body.
Question 5: Which connective tissue structure connects muscle to bone?
- Ligament
- Tendon (Correct answer)
- Fascia
- Cartilage
Correct answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense regular connective tissue structures that attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force of contraction.
Question 6: The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the:
- Abdominal cavity
- Pelvic cavity
- Thoracic cavity (Correct answer)
- Spinal cavity
Correct answer: Thoracic cavity
The thoracic cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and contains the heart (in the mediastinum) and the lungs.
Question 7: Which of the following correctly describes the term 'medial'?
- Toward the back of the body
- Away from the midline
- Toward the midline of the body (Correct answer)
- Below another structure
Correct answer: Toward the midline of the body
Medial means toward the midline of the body, while lateral means away from the midline.
AMCA Anatomy Basics 2
Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?