AAMI Anatomy 2 Exam 2026 |
Practice Questions & Verified
Answers | Comprehensive Human
Anatomy II Review
1. All of the following are parts of colon except:
descending
jejunum
transverse
ascending
2. If a medical professional is examining a patient using the sagittal plane,
what aspect of the body are they focusing on?
The left and right portions of the body
The front and back portions of the body
The internal and external structures of the body
The upper and lower portions of the body
3. Fluid found in the lacteals of the small intestines which appears milky
because of the fat content is called:
Chyme
Chyle
Pylorus
Interstitial Fluids
4. If a patient has a condition that affects the left atrium's ability to function
properly, what aspect of systemic circulation would be directly
impacted?
,The return of deoxygenated blood to the heart.
, The filtration of blood in the kidneys.
The absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
The delivery of oxygenated blood to the body.
5. Describe the significance of the axillary border in relation to the
shoulder's anatomy.
The axillary border serves as a protective layer for the lungs.
The axillary border is significant as it provides attachment
points for muscles and contributes to the stability of the
shoulder joint.
The axillary border is responsible for the movement of the arm.
The axillary border is primarily involved in blood circulation.
6. What is the name of the middle layer of blood vessels?
Tunica media
Endothelium
Tunica externa
Tunica intima
7. If a patient has an injury affecting the intercondylar eminence, what
functional impairment might they experience?
Knee instability
Hip pain
Reduced ankle mobility
Increased blood flow to the leg
8. The term "distal" means
, higher or above
toward the back
nearest to the center of the body
Farthest from the point of origin
9. If Brunner's gland were to become dysfunctional, what potential issue
could arise in the digestive process?
Increased absorption of nutrients
Improper breakdown of proteins
Excessive bile production
Inadequate neutralization of stomach acid
10. What anatomical term is used to describe the horizontal planes in the
human body?
Frontal planes
Coronal planes
Transverse planes
Sagittal planes
11. What is the name of the last vertebra in the adult human spine?
Coccyx
Sacrum
Thoracic
Lumbar
Practice Questions & Verified
Answers | Comprehensive Human
Anatomy II Review
1. All of the following are parts of colon except:
descending
jejunum
transverse
ascending
2. If a medical professional is examining a patient using the sagittal plane,
what aspect of the body are they focusing on?
The left and right portions of the body
The front and back portions of the body
The internal and external structures of the body
The upper and lower portions of the body
3. Fluid found in the lacteals of the small intestines which appears milky
because of the fat content is called:
Chyme
Chyle
Pylorus
Interstitial Fluids
4. If a patient has a condition that affects the left atrium's ability to function
properly, what aspect of systemic circulation would be directly
impacted?
,The return of deoxygenated blood to the heart.
, The filtration of blood in the kidneys.
The absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
The delivery of oxygenated blood to the body.
5. Describe the significance of the axillary border in relation to the
shoulder's anatomy.
The axillary border serves as a protective layer for the lungs.
The axillary border is significant as it provides attachment
points for muscles and contributes to the stability of the
shoulder joint.
The axillary border is responsible for the movement of the arm.
The axillary border is primarily involved in blood circulation.
6. What is the name of the middle layer of blood vessels?
Tunica media
Endothelium
Tunica externa
Tunica intima
7. If a patient has an injury affecting the intercondylar eminence, what
functional impairment might they experience?
Knee instability
Hip pain
Reduced ankle mobility
Increased blood flow to the leg
8. The term "distal" means
, higher or above
toward the back
nearest to the center of the body
Farthest from the point of origin
9. If Brunner's gland were to become dysfunctional, what potential issue
could arise in the digestive process?
Increased absorption of nutrients
Improper breakdown of proteins
Excessive bile production
Inadequate neutralization of stomach acid
10. What anatomical term is used to describe the horizontal planes in the
human body?
Frontal planes
Coronal planes
Transverse planes
Sagittal planes
11. What is the name of the last vertebra in the adult human spine?
Coccyx
Sacrum
Thoracic
Lumbar
