, TEST BANK FOR Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related
Anatomy 11th Edition by John Lampignano & Leslie E. Kendrick
Chapter 1 - 20 ISBN: 9780323936132
This bank is designed for students preparing for coursework, positioning examinations, clinical
competency assessments, and ARRT-style review. It covers terminology, positioning principles,
anatomy, radiographic evaluation, contrast procedures, trauma and mobile radiography,
pediatric imaging, interventional procedures, CT, special procedures, and
diagnostic/therapeutic modalities corresponding to the 20-chapter structure of the 11th
edition.
CHAPTER 1 — Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles
1. Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Coronal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
Answer: A
Rationale: A sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions.
2. A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is
the:
A. Sagittal plane
B. Coronal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Median plane
Answer: B
Rationale: The coronal plane separates anterior from posterior
portions.
,3. A transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Right and left portions
B. Anterior and posterior portions
C. Superior and inferior portions
D. Medial and lateral portions
Answer: C
Rationale: The transverse plane separates superior and inferior
portions.
4. The term anterior refers to a structure located:
A. Toward the front of the body
B. Toward the back
C. Away from the midline
D. Toward the feet
Answer: A
Rationale: Anterior means toward the front or ventral surface.
5. Posterior means:
A. Toward the front
B. Toward the back
C. Toward the head
D. Toward the midline
Answer: B
Rationale: Posterior describes a position toward the back or dorsal
surface.
6. A structure closer to the body's midline is described as:
A. Lateral
B. Distal
C. Medial
D. Superficial
, Answer: C
Rationale: Medial means toward the midsagittal plane.
7. A structure farther from the body's midline is:
A. Medial
B. Lateral
C. Proximal
D. Deep
Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral means farther from the midsagittal plane.
8. Proximal means:
A. Farther from the point of attachment
B. Closer to the point of attachment
C. Toward the skin
D. Toward the midline
Answer: B
Rationale: Proximal describes a structure closer to the origin or point of
attachment.
9. Distal means:
A. Farther from the point of attachment
B. Closer to the point of attachment
C. Toward the body's center
D. Toward the head
Answer: A
Rationale: Distal means farther from the point of origin or attachment.
10. Which position places the patient lying on the back?
A. Prone
B. Supine
Anatomy 11th Edition by John Lampignano & Leslie E. Kendrick
Chapter 1 - 20 ISBN: 9780323936132
This bank is designed for students preparing for coursework, positioning examinations, clinical
competency assessments, and ARRT-style review. It covers terminology, positioning principles,
anatomy, radiographic evaluation, contrast procedures, trauma and mobile radiography,
pediatric imaging, interventional procedures, CT, special procedures, and
diagnostic/therapeutic modalities corresponding to the 20-chapter structure of the 11th
edition.
CHAPTER 1 — Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles
1. Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Coronal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
Answer: A
Rationale: A sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions.
2. A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is
the:
A. Sagittal plane
B. Coronal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Median plane
Answer: B
Rationale: The coronal plane separates anterior from posterior
portions.
,3. A transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Right and left portions
B. Anterior and posterior portions
C. Superior and inferior portions
D. Medial and lateral portions
Answer: C
Rationale: The transverse plane separates superior and inferior
portions.
4. The term anterior refers to a structure located:
A. Toward the front of the body
B. Toward the back
C. Away from the midline
D. Toward the feet
Answer: A
Rationale: Anterior means toward the front or ventral surface.
5. Posterior means:
A. Toward the front
B. Toward the back
C. Toward the head
D. Toward the midline
Answer: B
Rationale: Posterior describes a position toward the back or dorsal
surface.
6. A structure closer to the body's midline is described as:
A. Lateral
B. Distal
C. Medial
D. Superficial
, Answer: C
Rationale: Medial means toward the midsagittal plane.
7. A structure farther from the body's midline is:
A. Medial
B. Lateral
C. Proximal
D. Deep
Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral means farther from the midsagittal plane.
8. Proximal means:
A. Farther from the point of attachment
B. Closer to the point of attachment
C. Toward the skin
D. Toward the midline
Answer: B
Rationale: Proximal describes a structure closer to the origin or point of
attachment.
9. Distal means:
A. Farther from the point of attachment
B. Closer to the point of attachment
C. Toward the body's center
D. Toward the head
Answer: A
Rationale: Distal means farther from the point of origin or attachment.
10. Which position places the patient lying on the back?
A. Prone
B. Supine
