Question 1

The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal peritoneum.
B)  visceral peritoneum.
C)  parietal pericardium.
D)  visceral pericardium.
E)  parietal pleura.

Question 3

The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the , whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by .

Accepted Answer

A)  mesothelium; endothelium
B)  parietal pericardium; visceral pericardium
C)  visceral pleura; parietal pleura
D)  parietal pleura; visceral pleura
E)  visceral peritoneum; parietal peritoneum D

Question 4

In the cat, the head is to the tail, whereas in the human the head is to the gluteal region (buttock) .

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A)  superior; superior
B)  anterior; superior
C)  posterior; dorsal
D)  ventral; distal
E)  anterior; posterior

Question 5

The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the plane.

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A)  sagittal
B)  frontal
C)  median
D)  transverse
E)  oblique

Question 6

The most superior segment of the upper limb is called

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A)  the digits.
B)  the manual region.
C)  the carpal region.
D)  the antebrachial region.
E)  the brachial region. E

Question 7

The stomach is located mainly in which quadrant of the abdomen?

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A)  right upper quadrant (RUQ) 
B)  right lower quadrant (RLQ) 
C)  left upper quadrant (LUQ) 
D)  left lower quadrant (LLQ) 
E)  left middle quadrant (LMQ)

Question 8

The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left, and medial portions by a region called the

Accepted Answer

A)  mediastinum.
B)  diaphragm.
C)  serous membrane.
D)  meninges.
E)  peritoneum.

Question 9

The wraps around stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleura
B)  pericardium
C)  meninges
D)  visceral peritoneum
E)  parietal peritoneum

Question 10

The trachea is to the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior
B)  dorsal
C)  anterior
D)  posterior
E)  inferior

Question 11

The thymus, spleen, and tonsils are principal organs of this system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine system
B)  respiratory system
C)  lymphatic system
D)  circulatory system
E)  muscular system

Question 12

This system stores 99% of your calcium and is critical for blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory system
B)  skeletal system
C)  excretory system
D)  muscular system
E)  endocrine system B

Question 13

The brain and the spinal cord are protected by

Accepted Answer

A)  a parietal layer.
B)  a visceral layer.
C)  mucous membranes.
D)  serous membranes.
E)  the meninges.

Question 14

The interscapular region is to the scapular region.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior
B)  posterior
C)  medial
D)  lateral
E)  superior

Question 15

The breastbone is to the vertebral column.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior
B)  posterior
C)  superior
D)  inferior
E)  medial

Question 16

In anatomical position, the forearm is supinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which one of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

A)  arms at sides
B)  standing erect
C)  face and eyes facing forward
D)  feet flat on the floor
E)  palms facing posteriorly

Question 18

The thyroid gland is to the trachea and to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior; lateral
B)  superior; medial
C)  superficial; inferior
D)  deep; superior
E)  proximal; distal

Question 19

The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The backbone encloses the

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic cavity.
B)  abdominal cavity.
C)  pelvic cavity.
D)  vertebral canal.
E)  cranial cavity.

Exam 30: Anatomical Terminology and Body Planes

The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.

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The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the

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The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the , whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by .

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In the cat, the head is to the tail, whereas in the human the head is to the gluteal region (buttock) .

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The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the plane.

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The most superior segment of the upper limb is called

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The stomach is located mainly in which quadrant of the abdomen?

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The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left, and medial portions by a region called the

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The wraps around stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

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The trachea is to the esophagus.

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The thymus, spleen, and tonsils are principal organs of this system.

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This system stores 99% of your calcium and is critical for blood cell formation.

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The brain and the spinal cord are protected by

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The interscapular region is to the scapular region.

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The breastbone is to the vertebral column.

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In anatomical position, the forearm is supinated.

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Which one of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical position?

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The thyroid gland is to the trachea and to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.

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The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.

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The backbone encloses the

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