Abmdi Chapter 5 Identifying And Preserving Evidence Final Exam Readiness Questions With Correct Answers (Grade A+)

ABMDI ACTUAL EXAMINATION SCRIPT Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Coronal plane.

Answer: The plane that divides the body into front and back (e.g, anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal])
halves

Question 2: Mid-sagittal plane.

Answer: The plane that divides the body into right and left halves

Question 3: Transverse.

Answer: The plane that divides the body into top and bottom (e.g. superior [cephalad] and inferior [caudal])
halves

Question 4: Lateral.

Answer: Surface or portion of the body that points toward the side or away from the midline of the body

Question 5: Medial.

Answer: Describes any surface or portion of the body that points of faces toward the midline of the body
(e.g., midsaggital plane)

Question 6: Proximal.

Answer: Refers to a relative position that is farther away from the central portion of the body or origin of the
structure (e.g., the position of the hand is distal to the shoulder)

Question 7: Superficial.

Answer: Refers to a relative position close to the surface of an organ or close to the skin

Question 8: Deep.

Answer: Refers to a relative position within the body or farther away from the surface of the body (e.g.,
farther from the surface)

Question 9: Auricular.

Answer: The area of the ear




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,Question 10: Temporal.

Answer: The side (lateral) surface of the head.

Question 11: Occipital.

Answer: The back (posterior) surface of the head

Question 12: Parietal.

Answer: The area considers the top of the head. This area abuts the frontal, temporal, and occipital regions

Question 13: Orbital.

Answer: Area of the eye

Question 14: Sternal notch or angle.

Answer: The junction of the sternum and the clavicle relating to the T4 to T5 level of vertebral bodies

Question 15: Submental.

Answer: The area under the chin or jaw line

Question 16: Costal margin.

Answer: The lowest portion of the anterior ribs, corresponding to the level of the anterior attachment of the
diaphragm and L3-L4 vertebral bodies

Question 17: Umbilicus.

Answer: The naval

Question 18: Pectoral girdle.

Answer: The muscles, bones, and other structures responsible for the attachment of the arm to the torso

Question 19: Axilla.

Answer: The armpit region

Question 20: Epigastrium.

Answer: The upper portion of the abdomen bordered by the costal margin




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, Question 21: Cervical.

Answer: Refers to the upper (superior) portion of the spine

Question 22: Thoracic.

Answer: Refers to the middle portion of the spine, which defines the thoracic cavity. Ribs attach to each of
the thoracic vertebrae

Question 23: Lumbar.

Answer: Refers to the lower portion of the spine (small of the back)

Question 24: Sacrum.

Answer: Refers to the normally fused portion of the lower spine, which constitutes the back (posterior)
region of the pelvic bones

Question 25: Coccyx.

Answer: Tail bone

Question 26: Volar.

Answer: The front (anterior, ventral) surface of the forearms and hands. The term "palmar" is used in this
context with respect to the hands.

Question 27: Antecubital.

Answer: The front (anterior, ventral) surface of the elbow where the arm and forearm meet. AKA
antecubital fossa and is a common site for IV catheters and need punctures

Question 28: Tibia.

Answer: The bone that defines the inner (medial) aspect of the lower (inferior) portion of the leg. The front
(anterior) surface of this bone constitutes a portion of the shin (aka the pretibial region)

Question 29: Fibula.

Answer: The bone that defines the outer (lateral) aspect of the lower (inferior) portion of the leg

Question 30: Plantar.

Answer: The bottom surface of the foot




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