BIO251- EXAM 1 WEEK 1 BREAKDOWN COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | VERIFIED & UPDATED 2025–2026

BIO251- EXAM 1 WEEK 1 BREAKDOWN COMPLETE
EXAM REVIEW | VERIFIED & UPDATED 2025–2026
Anatomy - correct answer -The study of body structure



Physiology - correct answer -The study of body function



anatomical position - correct answer -reference point for all directions and regions of the
human body.



Standing erect, arms at both sides, palms of the hands facing forward, feet flat on the floor



Axial region - correct answer -Represents the core of body, all structures.



DOES NOT INCLUDE ARMS AND LEGS



Appendicular region - correct answer -upper and lower appendages



INCLUDES ARMS AND LEGS



Ventral/Anterior - correct answer -toward the front or belly



Dorsal/Posterior - correct answer -towards the back or spine



Anterior/Ventral - correct answer -towards the ventral side

, Ex: the breast is anterior to the buttocks



Posterior/Dorsal - correct answer -toward the dorsal side



Ex: the lumbar region is posterior to the breast



Cephalic - correct answer -towards the head



Rostral - correct answer -toward the forehead or nose



Caudal - correct answer -toward the tail



Superior - correct answer -above



Inferior - correct answer -Below



Medial - correct answer -towards the midline



Ex: the nose is medial to the eyes



Lateral - correct answer -Away from the midline



Proximal - correct answer -Closer to the point of attachment



Distal - correct answer -Farther from the point of attachment