Vocabulary & Body Landmarks #1

Which of the following can only be found in the pelvic cavity?
A) Pancreas
B) Sigmoid colon
C) Kidneys
D) Gall Bladder

What is the name of the cavity that is a combination of the cranial and spinal cavities?

A) Thoracic cavity
B) Ventral cavity
C) Abdomino-pelvic cavity
D) Dorsal cavity

The abdomen is divided into nine areas. What is the location of the hypogastric area?

A) Central area
B) Central area just above pubis
C) Central area just below ribs
D) Top left area

What describes lateral movement of extremities away from the midline of the body?

A) Flexion
B) Adduction
C) Extension
D) Abduction

When performing CPR, in what position should the victim be places?

A) Prone
B) Supine
C) Sitting
D) none of the above

In what ways will an understanding of medical terminology help for a massage therapist?

A) Documentation
B) Assessment
C) Communication with other health professionals
D) All of the above

What is the meaning of the prefix supra-?

A) Above, over
B) Under
C) Across
D) Above, over, excess

When identifying the location of a body part, what does superior indicate?

A) Above
B) Below
C) Towards the side
D) Towards the midline

What describes prone?
A) Lying face up
B) Sidelying
C) Same as fetal position
D) Lying face down

In western medicine anatomical position, which finger is the most lateral position?

A) Little finger
B) Index finger
C) Thumb
D) none of these

What is the location of the elbow in relationship to the wrist?

A) Anterior
B) Distal
C) Proximal
D) Posterior

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Centripetal massage strokes means strokes towards the heart
B) Centrifugal massage strokes means strokes toward the heart
C) Centripetal massage strokes means strokes away from the heat
D) None of the above

A client comes in with a bruise on the bottom of his/her foot. How would a MT describe the location of the bruise?

A) The bruise is located on the top portion of the foot
B) the bruise is located on the plantar aspect of the foot
C) The bruise is located on the dorsal aspect of the foot
D) The bruise is located on the lateral aspect of the foot

Which of the following is the most accurate relationship between anatomy and physiology?A) Anatomy is the function parts and physiology is the structure of the body
B) Anatomy describes the body’s structure while physiology describes its function
C) Physiological functions are best studies during  dissection and anatomy is best studies by observation
D) Physiology includes the study of cells, and Anatomy does not include the study of cells

Which quadrant of the abdomen is the liver located?
A) Lower left
B) Upper left
C) Lower right
D) Upper right

In which cavity is the psoas muscle located?
A) Dorsal
B) Abdominal
C) Mediastinum
D) Thoracic

Which muscle divides the thoracic and the abdominal cavities?

A) Diaphragm
B) Rectus abdominis
C) Obliques
D) Trapezius

In what plane of the body are the brain and spinal cord located?

A) Midsagittal
B) Central
C) Sagittal
D) Coronal

The sciatic nerve lies between which two landmarks?

A) Greater trochanter and frontalis
B) Greater trochanter and patella
C) Greater trochanter and iliac crest
D) Greater trochanter and ischial tuberosity

What does paraplegia mean?

A) Both arms and possibly the trunk are totally or partially paralyzed
B) Both legs and possibly the trunk are totally or partially paralyzed
C) Both limbs on one side are partially paralyzed
D) Both arms and legs are totally or partially paralyzed

Which of the following describes the coronal plane?

A) A plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions
B) A plane that divides the body into superficial and deep portions
C) A plane that divides the body into right and left sides
D) A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

What plane is it that divides the body into right and left planes
A) lateral
B) Sagittal
C) Coronal
D) Medial

What does the gastro refer to?

A) Lung
B) Kidney
C) Bone
D) Stomach

What is the term of nerves that innervates an area of the body?

A) Nerve group
B) Plexus
C) Nerve root
D) Dermatome

What of the following prefixes means disease?

A) Trans-
B) Patho-
C) Micro-
D) Retro-

Which of the following prefixes means new?

A) Meso-
B) Neo-
C) Ante-
D) Exo-

Which of the following prefixes mens joint?

A) Arthro
B) Hepa
C) Glosso
D) Cardio

Which of the following prefixes means false

A) Infra
B) Multi-
C) Hypo-
D) Pseudo-

What is the meaning of the suffix - poiesis?

A) Study of
B) Formation
C) Inflammation
D) Lack of
(as in hematopoiesis)

What is the meaning of the suffix -itis?

A) Paralysis
B) Inflammation
C) Growth
D) Pain

What is the meaning of the suffix - algia?

A) Inflammation
B) Pain
C) Growth
D) Paralysis
(as in fibromyalgia)