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The directional term that means "in back of or toward the back surface" is


A) posterior.
B) caudal.
C) cephalic.
D) anterior.
E) proximal.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The anatomic term for the hip region is


A) sternal.
B) coxal.
C) dorsal.
D) crural.
E) sural.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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A piercing in the umbilical region would be found on the


A) curve of the ear.
B) lip.
C) ear lobe.
D) navel.
E) eyebrow.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The fact that the structures of cells vary widely reflects the specializations needed for their different functions.

A) True
B) False

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The cell is the smallest living portion of the human body.

A) True
B) False

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The abdominopelvic cavity is commonly divided into _____smaller imaginary compartments or regions.


A) 6
B) 15
C) 8
D) 9
E) 18

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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The early anatomist known as the "Prince of Physicians" was


A) Galen.
B) Vesalius.
C) Pelops.
D) Leonardo da Vinci.
E) Herophilus.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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The anatomic position allows all observers to have a common point of reference.

A) True
B) False

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The gall bladder is typically found in the _____region of the abdominopelvic cavity.


A) umbilical
B) right lumbar
C) right hypochondriac
D) left hypochondriac
E) hypogastric

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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The chest is superior to the head.

A) True
B) False

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The anatomic term for the calf is


A) crural.
B) popliteal.
C) tarsal.
D) carpal.
E) sural.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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The hypogastric region is located ______ to the right iliac region.

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The system responsible for providing protection,regulating body temperature,and being the site of cutaneous receptors is the ____________ system.


A) respiratory
B) muscular
C) integumentary
D) urinary
E) nervous

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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The limbs of the body are attached to the axis and make up the


A) abdominal region.
B) thoracic region.
C) axial region.
D) appendicular region.
E) antebrachial region.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Which best defines "superficial"?


A) On the inside
B) On the outside
C) Toward the end of an appendage
D) Close to the attachment of the appendage to the trunk
E) At the head end

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Surgical anatomy refers to the study of anatomic landmarks used before and after surgery.

A) True
B) False

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With a specimen in the anatomic position,you can best see the mediastinum with a _____ view.


A) midsagittal
B) superior
C) inferior
D) frontal
E) posterior

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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The urinary system filters the blood,concentrates waste products,and removes waste products from the body.

A) True
B) False

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Which serous membrane covers the external surface of an organ?


A) The parietal layer
B) The visceral layer
C) The muscle layer
D) The dorsal layer
E) The ventral layer

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The scientific discipline that studies the function of body structures is


A) anatomy.
B) physiology.

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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