Department of Biological Sciences — Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 201) Chapter 1: Anatomical Terminology
Department of Biological Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 201)
Practice Examination — Chapter 1: Anatomical Terminology
American Curriculum Edition | Compiled & Adapted by: Clinton Njogu — 2025
Text Reference: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory (4th Edition, Erin C. Amerman)
Compiled & Adapted by: Clinton Njogu — Academic Review Division, 2025 Edition Format: American
Curriculum Edition | Time: 25 minutes | Total Marks: 25
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read all questions carefully. 2. Select the ONE best answer for each
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multiple-choice item. 3. Answer short questions clearly and concisely in complete sentences.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Define and apply standard anatomical vocabulary for position, direction,
regions, and planes. • Identify major body cavities and their principal organs. • Explain the concept of
homeostasis as it relates to human physiology.
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KEY VOCABULARY: anatomical position, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral,
proximal, distal, sagittal plane, transverse plane, coronal plane, pleural cavity, homeostasis
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, Department of Biological Sciences — Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 201) Chapter 1: Anatomical Terminology
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions (2 points each)
1. In the standard anatomical position, the individual is:
A. Standing upright, facing backward, arms relaxed, palms inward
B. Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward
C. Lying face down with palms backward
D. Standing on one leg with arms extended
2. The directional term 'superior' means:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the head
C. Toward the midline
D. Away from the surface
3. The shoulder is ___ to the elbow.
A. Distal
B. Proximal
C. Lateral
D. Deep
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4. The heart is located ___ to the lungs.
A. Lateral
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B. Medial
C. Inferior
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D. Posterior
5. The plane dividing the body into left and right halves is the:
A. Frontal (coronal) plane
B. Transverse plane
C. Sagittal plane
D. Oblique plane
6. The term 'anterior' is equivalent to:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the front
C. Toward the tail
D. Toward the head
7. The patella (kneecap) is ___ to the femur.
A. Posterior
B. Distal
C. Proximal
D. Medial
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Department of Biological Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 201)
Practice Examination — Chapter 1: Anatomical Terminology
American Curriculum Edition | Compiled & Adapted by: Clinton Njogu — 2025
Text Reference: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory (4th Edition, Erin C. Amerman)
Compiled & Adapted by: Clinton Njogu — Academic Review Division, 2025 Edition Format: American
Curriculum Edition | Time: 25 minutes | Total Marks: 25
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read all questions carefully. 2. Select the ONE best answer for each
in
multiple-choice item. 3. Answer short questions clearly and concisely in complete sentences.
cl
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Define and apply standard anatomical vocabulary for position, direction,
regions, and planes. • Identify major body cavities and their principal organs. • Explain the concept of
homeostasis as it relates to human physiology.
ct
KEY VOCABULARY: anatomical position, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral,
proximal, distal, sagittal plane, transverse plane, coronal plane, pleural cavity, homeostasis
le
Page 1
, Department of Biological Sciences — Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 201) Chapter 1: Anatomical Terminology
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions (2 points each)
1. In the standard anatomical position, the individual is:
A. Standing upright, facing backward, arms relaxed, palms inward
B. Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward
C. Lying face down with palms backward
D. Standing on one leg with arms extended
2. The directional term 'superior' means:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the head
C. Toward the midline
D. Away from the surface
3. The shoulder is ___ to the elbow.
A. Distal
B. Proximal
C. Lateral
D. Deep
in
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4. The heart is located ___ to the lungs.
A. Lateral
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B. Medial
C. Inferior
le
D. Posterior
5. The plane dividing the body into left and right halves is the:
A. Frontal (coronal) plane
B. Transverse plane
C. Sagittal plane
D. Oblique plane
6. The term 'anterior' is equivalent to:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the front
C. Toward the tail
D. Toward the head
7. The patella (kneecap) is ___ to the femur.
A. Posterior
B. Distal
C. Proximal
D. Medial
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