PTA Geography Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

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Sagittal plane

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Transverse plane

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Oblique plane

Question 2

The term 'medial' in anatomical geography refers to a structure that is:

Accepted Answer

Closer to the midline of the body

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Farther from the midline

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Above another structure

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On the back side of the body

Question 3

Which body region is described as the area between the thorax and the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal region

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Lumbar region

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Inguinal region

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Gluteal region

Question 4

In anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing:

Accepted Answer

Anteriorly

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Posteriorly

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Laterally

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Inferiorly

Question 5

The popliteal region corresponds to which body area?

Accepted Answer

Back of the knee

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Front of the elbow

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Inner aspect of the wrist

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Lateral aspect of the ankle

Question 6

Which directional term best describes the relationship of the shoulder to the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

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Distal

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Inferior

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Lateral

Question 7

The antecubital fossa is located on the:

Accepted Answer

Anterior elbow

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Posterior knee

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Medial wrist

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Lateral shoulder