ABMDI Registry Exam 2023-2024 /Questions And
Answers (A+)
Quiz :Anacephalic - √Answer :An infant born without a brain.
Quiz :Coronal plane - √Answer :The plane that divides the body into front and
back (e.g, anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal]) halves
Quiz :Mid-sagittal plane - √Answer :The plane that divides the body into right
and left halves
Quiz :Transverse - √Answer :The plane that divides the body into top and
bottom (e.g. superior [cephalad] and inferior [caudal]) halves
Quiz :Lateral - √Answer :Surface or portion of the body that points toward the
side or away from the midline of the body
Quiz :Medial - √Answer :Describes any surface or portion of the body that
points of faces toward the midline of the body (e.g., midsaggital plane)
Quiz :Proximal - √Answer :Refers 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)
Quiz :Superficial - √Answer :Refers to a relative position close to the surface of
an organ or close to the skin
Quiz :Deep - √Answer :Refers to a relative position within the body or farther
away from the surface of the body (e.g., farther from the surface)
Quiz :Auricular - √Answer :The area of the ear
Quiz :Temporal - √Answer :The side (lateral) surface of the head.
Quiz :Occipital - √Answer :The back (posterior) surface of the head
Quiz :Parietal - √Answer :The area considers the top of the head. This area
abuts the frontal, temporal, and occipital regions
Quiz :Orbital - √Answer :Area of the eye
Quiz :Sternal notch or angle - √Answer :The junction of the sternum and the
clavicle relating to the T4 to T5 level of vertebral bodies
, Quiz :Submental - √Answer :The area under the chin or jaw line
Quiz :Costal margin - √Answer :The lowest portion of the anterior ribs,
corresponding to the level of the anterior attachment of the diaphragm and L3-
L4 vertebral bodies
Quiz :Umbilicus - √Answer :The naval
Quiz :Pectoral girdle - √Answer :The muscles, bones, and other structures
responsible for the attachment of the arm to the torso
Quiz :Axilla - √Answer :The armpit region
Quiz :Epigastrium - √Answer :The upper portion of the abdomen bordered by
the costal margin
Quiz :Cervical - √Answer :Refers to the upper (superior) portion of the spine
Quiz :Thoracic - √Answer :Refers to the middle portion of the spine, which
defines the thoracic cavity. Ribs attach to each of the thoracic vertebrae
Quiz :Lumbar - √Answer :Refers to the lower portion of the spine (small of the
back)
Quiz :Sacrum - √Answer :Refers to the normally fused portion of the lower
spine, which constitutes the back (posterior) region of the pelvic bones
Quiz :Coccyx - √Answer :Tail bone
Quiz :Volar - √Answer :The front (anterior, ventral) surface of the forearms and
hands. The term "palmar" is used in this context with respect to the hands.
Quiz :Antecubital - √Answer :The 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
Quiz :Tibia - √Answer :The 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)
Quiz :Fibula - √Answer :The bone that defines the outer (lateral) aspect of the
lower (inferior) portion of the leg
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