Anatomy & Physiology (Fitness)
Test - Anatomical Terminology
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31 August 2022
Complete the following sentences:
a) Tissues are formed by a group of ___________ that perform similar functions.
b) Organs work together to form _____________.
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Domingos has just performed a bicep curl in weight training class. What motion did his arm make?
Eerike has just turned around to chat to the student behind her. What motion did she perform?
Name 2 organs found in the thoracic cavity.
Name the 3 planes of the body and give a description of each.
Which 2 structures directly control homeostasis?
FULLY describe the anatomical position.
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1.8
Give another word for the following (provide the correct anatomical term):
a) superior
b) inferior
c) anterior
d) posterior
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Define the following terms:
a) Lateral
b) Superficial
c) Supination
d) Dorsiflexion
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What are the two major parts of the body called?
What is the study of movement called?
What term is given to ‘extension beyond normal range’?
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What are the following movements known as:
a) moving the fingers together
b) moving the fingers apart
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Complete the following by either filling in the blank or providing the correct anatomical term. Where
applicable, assume the individual is in anatomical terminology.
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The arms are ___________ to the midline.
The biceps are ___________ to the triceps.
The calf muscle is ___________ to the ankle.
The elbow is ___________ to the wrist.
The hamstrings are ___________ to the quadriceps.
The hands are ___________ to the feet.
The heart is ___________ to the ribs
The heel is ___________ to the toes.
The knees are ___________ to the waist.
The neck is ___________ to the arms.
The shoulders are ___________ to the midline.
The skin is ___________ to the muscles.
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What is the importance of having the anatomical position?
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Quinray, complaining of knee pain, doctor taps him on the knee and his leg kicks out (straightens).
What motion did his knee make?
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Joseph has just pointed his toe in dance class. What motion did he make?
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Steward has just stretched both arms upwards to try and wake himself up in class. What motions
did he make at his shoulders?
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Chris-Will has just turned his foot to point out to the side in ETM class. What motion did he make
with his hip?
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Aldrin is doing jumping jacks. What motion occurs at his hips as his feet move toward the middle? (1)
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Philip swings his leg, straightened, out to the side to close a door with his foot. What motion did
he make with his leg?
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Redowhan turns his palm downwards onto the table from palm upwards position. What movement
did he perform?
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Renier is lying face up on the bench taking a nap. What position is he in?
What are the two main cavities of the body called?
Where would you find the antebrachium?
Do you like anatomy?
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