ABMDI Registry Exam Questions and Correct Answers – Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Forensic Investigation

Description: Verified ABMDI Registry Exam questions and answers covering anatomy, physiology, body planes, organ systems, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and pathological conditions. A complete exam prep guide for registry candidates. Anacephalic - answerAn infant born without a brain. Coronal plane - answerThe plane that divides the body into front and back (e.g, anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal]) halves Mid-sagittal plane - answerThe plane that divides the body into right and left halves Transverse - answerThe plane that divides the body into top and bottom (e.g. superior [cephalad] and inferior [caudal]) halves Lateral - answerSurface or portion of the body that points toward the side or away from the midline of the body Medial - answerDescribes any surface or portion of the body that points of faces toward the midline of the body (e.g., midsaggital plane) Proximal - Page1 answerRefers 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) Superficial - answerRefers to a relative position close to the surface of an organ or close to the skin Deep - answerRefers to a relative position within the body or farther away from the surface of the body (e.g., farther from the surface) Auricular - answerThe area of the ear Temporal - answerThe side (lateral) surface of the head. Occipital - answerThe back (posterior) surface of the head Parietal - answerThe area considers the top of the head. This area abuts the frontal, temporal, and occipital regions Orbital - answerArea of the eye Sternal notch or angle - answerThe junction of the sternum and the clavicle relating to the T4 to T5 level of vertebral bodies Submental - answerThe area under the chin or jaw line Costal margin - answerThe lowest portion of the anterior ribs, corresponding to the level of the anterior attachment of the diaphragm and L3-L4 vertebral bodies Umbilicus - answerThe naval Pectoral girdle - answerThe muscles, bones, and other structures responsible for the attachment of the arm to the torso Axilla - answerThe armpit region Epigastrium - answerThe upper portion of the abdomen bordered by the costal margin Cervical - answerRefers to the upper (superior) portion of the spine Thoracic - answerRefers to the middle portion of the spine, which defines the thoracic cavity. Ribs attach to each of the thoracic vertebrae Lumbar - answerRefers to the lower portion of the spine (small of Page2 the back) Sacrum - answerRefers to the normally fused portion of the lower spine, which constitutes the back (posterior) region of the pelvic bones Coccyx - answerTail bone Volar - answerThe front (anterior, ventral) surface of the forearms and hands. The term "palmar" is used in this context with respect to the hands. Antecubital - answerThe 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 Tibia - answerThe 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) Fibula - answerThe bone that defines the outer (lateral) aspect of the lower (inferior) portion of the leg Plantar - answerThe bottom surface of the foot Dorsum - answerThe top surface of the foot Thorax and thoracic cavity - answerContains the lungs and heart; pleural spaces enclose the lungs under the skeletal system Pericardium - answerThe cavity containing the heart; it consists of a fibrous connective tissue. Pericardial tamponade - answerWhen