NBCE PART I: GENERAL ANATOMY
Chiropractic Licensing Examination Practice Assessment
2025 Practice Edition
200 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
Original NBCE test-plan-aligned practice assessment; not actual NBCE examination
items or an official/endorsed exam
Page 1 of 64
,Table of Contents
Section 1: Anatomical Terminology, Tissues & Embryology (Questions 1–25)
........................................ 3
Section 2: Osteology & Arthrology (Questions 26–50) ........................................ 10
Section 3: Myology & Fascial Systems (Questions 51–75) ........................................ 17
Section 4: Nervous System Anatomy (Questions 76–100) ........................................ 25
Section 5: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems (Questions 101–125) ........................................ 33
Section 6: Respiratory, Digestive & Urogenital Systems (Questions 126–150)
........................................ 41
Section 7: Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Senses (Questions 151–175)
........................................ 49
Section 8: Regional Anatomy & Clinical Correlations (Questions 176–200) ........................................
56
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,Section 1: Anatomical Terminology, Tissues & Embryology
(Questions 1–25)
Q1: With a patient standing erect, palms facing forward and feet directed forward, the
patient is in which reference position?
A. Anatomical position [CORRECT]
B. Prone position
C. Fowler position
D. Lateral recumbent position
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anatomical position is upright with the face and toes forward and the palms facing
anteriorly.
Q2: A clinician describes a structure closer to the midline than another structure. Which
term is appropriate?
A. Lateral
B. Medial [CORRECT]
C. Distal
D. Superficial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medial means nearer the body midline; lateral means farther from it.
Q3: A skin lesion is located on the front of the trunk. Which directional term describes its
surface?
A. Posterior
B. Dorsal
C. Anterior [CORRECT]
D. Inferior
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anterior (ventral in humans) refers to the front of the body.
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, Q4: A patient lies face down for an examination. Which position is this?
A. Supine
B. Prone [CORRECT]
C. Lateral
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone means lying face down; supine is face up.
Q5: A midsagittal section through the body divides it into:
A. Equal right and left halves [CORRECT]
B. Anterior and posterior halves
C. Superior and inferior halves
D. Unequal superior and inferior portions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The midsagittal plane passes through the midline and divides the body into equal
right and left halves.
Q6: An axial CT image divides the body into superior and inferior portions. Which plane is
represented?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse [CORRECT]
D. Oblique only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A transverse (axial) plane separates superior and inferior portions.
Q7: A cut separates the body into anterior and posterior portions. Which plane is used?
A. Frontal (coronal) [CORRECT]
B. Midsagittal
C. Transverse
D. Parasagittal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The frontal or coronal plane divides anterior from posterior portions.
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Chiropractic Licensing Examination Practice Assessment
2025 Practice Edition
200 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
Original NBCE test-plan-aligned practice assessment; not actual NBCE examination
items or an official/endorsed exam
Page 1 of 64
,Table of Contents
Section 1: Anatomical Terminology, Tissues & Embryology (Questions 1–25)
........................................ 3
Section 2: Osteology & Arthrology (Questions 26–50) ........................................ 10
Section 3: Myology & Fascial Systems (Questions 51–75) ........................................ 17
Section 4: Nervous System Anatomy (Questions 76–100) ........................................ 25
Section 5: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems (Questions 101–125) ........................................ 33
Section 6: Respiratory, Digestive & Urogenital Systems (Questions 126–150)
........................................ 41
Section 7: Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Senses (Questions 151–175)
........................................ 49
Section 8: Regional Anatomy & Clinical Correlations (Questions 176–200) ........................................
56
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,Section 1: Anatomical Terminology, Tissues & Embryology
(Questions 1–25)
Q1: With a patient standing erect, palms facing forward and feet directed forward, the
patient is in which reference position?
A. Anatomical position [CORRECT]
B. Prone position
C. Fowler position
D. Lateral recumbent position
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anatomical position is upright with the face and toes forward and the palms facing
anteriorly.
Q2: A clinician describes a structure closer to the midline than another structure. Which
term is appropriate?
A. Lateral
B. Medial [CORRECT]
C. Distal
D. Superficial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medial means nearer the body midline; lateral means farther from it.
Q3: A skin lesion is located on the front of the trunk. Which directional term describes its
surface?
A. Posterior
B. Dorsal
C. Anterior [CORRECT]
D. Inferior
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anterior (ventral in humans) refers to the front of the body.
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, Q4: A patient lies face down for an examination. Which position is this?
A. Supine
B. Prone [CORRECT]
C. Lateral
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone means lying face down; supine is face up.
Q5: A midsagittal section through the body divides it into:
A. Equal right and left halves [CORRECT]
B. Anterior and posterior halves
C. Superior and inferior halves
D. Unequal superior and inferior portions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The midsagittal plane passes through the midline and divides the body into equal
right and left halves.
Q6: An axial CT image divides the body into superior and inferior portions. Which plane is
represented?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse [CORRECT]
D. Oblique only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A transverse (axial) plane separates superior and inferior portions.
Q7: A cut separates the body into anterior and posterior portions. Which plane is used?
A. Frontal (coronal) [CORRECT]
B. Midsagittal
C. Transverse
D. Parasagittal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The frontal or coronal plane divides anterior from posterior portions.
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