Anatomical Positions
Health Care Professions
Fun Facts!
100

The opposite of proximal is ___.

distal

100

This doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating various types of cancer.

Oncologist
100

This is the largest organ of the body.

Skin

200

This term means "toward the midline"

medial

200

If your thyroid isn't working properly, this hormone expert can help.

endocrinologist

200

What is the strongest muscle in the body?

Masseter (Jaw Muscle)

300

The term "superior" means closer to the ____.

head

300

A _____ treats disorders of the heart and blood vessels

cardiologist

300
Which organ regenerates itself?

liver

400

The skin is ____ to the muscles.

superficial

400

If you break a bone while playing sports, this specialist can help.

Orthopedic surgeon

400

How many bones are in the adult human body?

206

500

This plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.

sagittal plane

500

This doctor specializes in blood disorders, including anemia, clotting issues, and leukemia.

hemotologist
500

Taste buds are replaced every _____

10 days (roughly)