Chamberlain University
P&A · 2A ISEH
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College of Nursing & Public Health
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A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E · I N N O V AT I O N · I N T E G R I T Y · W O R L D C L A S S
EST. 1889
SERVICE
HESI A2 A & P Section
A N ATO M Y & P H YS I O LO G Y — CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University PROGRAM Pre-Nursing / Allied Health
COURSE CODE HESI A2 COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE HESI A2 A & P Section
TOTAL QUESTIONS 182 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each anatomy and physiology question.
▸ Topics include all major body systems, tissues, and directional terminology.
▸ Focus on understanding anatomical structures and physiological processes.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question.
▸ This comprehensive review covers all HESI A2 A&P content.
, SECTION I — ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Questions 1 – 182
1. Which plane divides the body into a right and left side?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER A — Midsagittal
RATIONALE The midsagittal (median) plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. A
parasagittal plane divides the body into unequal left and right sides.
2. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal (coronal)
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER B — Frontal (coronal)
RATIONALE The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior
(back) parts. It is a vertical plane that passes from side to side.
3. Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Parasagittal
CORRECT ANSWER C — Transverse
RATIONALE The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and
inferior (lower) parts. It is also called a cross-section.
, 4. Which plane passes through the body at an angle?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER D — Oblique
RATIONALE An oblique plane passes through the body at an angle, neither parallel nor
perpendicular to the standard anatomical planes. It is used for specific imaging
views.
5. What does "anterior" mean in anatomical terms?
A. Toward the back
B. Front of the body
C. Toward the head
D. Toward the midline
CORRECT ANSWER B — Front of the body
RATIONALE Anterior (ventral) refers to the front of the body. Posterior (dorsal) refers to the
back of the body.
6. What does "cephalad" mean?
A. Toward the tail
B. Toward the head
C. Away from the midline
D. Nearer to the center
CORRECT ANSWER B — Toward the head
RATIONALE Cephalad (cranial) means toward the head or superior direction. Caudad means
toward the tail or inferior direction.
P&A · 2A ISEH
★ ★
College of Nursing & Public Health
C
A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E · I N N O V AT I O N · I N T E G R I T Y · W O R L D C L A S S
EST. 1889
SERVICE
HESI A2 A & P Section
A N ATO M Y & P H YS I O LO G Y — CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University PROGRAM Pre-Nursing / Allied Health
COURSE CODE HESI A2 COURSE TITLE Anatomy & Physiology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE HESI A2 A & P Section
TOTAL QUESTIONS 182 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each anatomy and physiology question.
▸ Topics include all major body systems, tissues, and directional terminology.
▸ Focus on understanding anatomical structures and physiological processes.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question.
▸ This comprehensive review covers all HESI A2 A&P content.
, SECTION I — ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Questions 1 – 182
1. Which plane divides the body into a right and left side?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER A — Midsagittal
RATIONALE The midsagittal (median) plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. A
parasagittal plane divides the body into unequal left and right sides.
2. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal (coronal)
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER B — Frontal (coronal)
RATIONALE The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior
(back) parts. It is a vertical plane that passes from side to side.
3. Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Parasagittal
CORRECT ANSWER C — Transverse
RATIONALE The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and
inferior (lower) parts. It is also called a cross-section.
, 4. Which plane passes through the body at an angle?
A. Midsagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
CORRECT ANSWER D — Oblique
RATIONALE An oblique plane passes through the body at an angle, neither parallel nor
perpendicular to the standard anatomical planes. It is used for specific imaging
views.
5. What does "anterior" mean in anatomical terms?
A. Toward the back
B. Front of the body
C. Toward the head
D. Toward the midline
CORRECT ANSWER B — Front of the body
RATIONALE Anterior (ventral) refers to the front of the body. Posterior (dorsal) refers to the
back of the body.
6. What does "cephalad" mean?
A. Toward the tail
B. Toward the head
C. Away from the midline
D. Nearer to the center
CORRECT ANSWER B — Toward the head
RATIONALE Cephalad (cranial) means toward the head or superior direction. Caudad means
toward the tail or inferior direction.
