Chapter 1 Quiz 1 Flashcards

Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?

A. orthogonal

B. frontal

C. sagittal

D. transverse

E. proximal

The heart is ________ to the lungs.

A. Distal

B. Lateral

C. Posterior

D. Proximal

E. Medial

Which of the following is not considered an abdominopelvic
region?

A. Left Hypochondriac

B. Right Inguinal Region

C. Right Hypochondriac Region

D. Upper

E. Left Lumbar

Which of the following best describes the relationship between
the skin and the skeleton?

A. The skin is deep to the skeleton

B. The skin is ventral to the skeleton

C. The skin is superficial to the skeleton

D. The skin is lateral to the skeleton

E. The skin is dorsal to the skeleton

Which of the following terms refers to the foot?

A. Femoral

B. Antebrachial

C. Brachial

D. Pedal

E. Cervical

A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing
forward is in the

A. Anatomical position

B. Sagittal Position

C. Frontal Position

D. Prone Position

E. Supine Position

A person is lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling. She is in the
________ position.

A. Anatomical

B. Caudal

C. Prone

D. Supine

E. Dorsal

The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the ________ from
the ________.

A. Pericardial sac; pericardial cavity

B. Thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity

C. Abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity

D. Pleural cavity; mediastinum

E. Pericardial cavity; pleural cavity

The chin is ________ to the nose.

A. Anterior

B. Inferior

C. Superior

D. Medial

E. Posterior

Clinicians often describe the location of an organ or pain in relation
to its location or area within the abdominopelvic cavity. The
abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into _____ by placing
imaginary horizontal and vertical lines through the umbilicus.

A. Nine regions

B. Four quadrants

C. Sixteen sections

D. Two halves

E. Six areas

The thoracic cavity contains the

A. Coelom

B. Pericardial and pleural cavities

C. Pelvic cavity

D. Pelvic and abdominal cavities

E. Cranial and spinal cavities

The right pleural cavity contains the

A. Right lung

B. Trachea

C. Heart

D. Left lung

E. Both lungs

An anatomical term that means the same as ventral:

A. Inferior

B. Abdominal

C. Superior

D. Anterior

E. Posterior

The wrist is ________ to the elbow

A. Horizontal

B. Lateral

C. Medial

D. Distal

E. Proximal

Which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks?

A. Thoracic

B. Pelvic

C. Cephalic

D. Gluteal

E. Lumbar

The two major divisions of the ventral body cavity are the

A. Pelvic and thoracic

B. Thoracic and abdominopelvic

C. Dorsal and ventral

D. Cranial and sacral

E. Lateral and medial

Which of the following organs is not contained within the
abdominal cavity?

A. Small intestine

B. Spleen

C. Ovary

D. Pancreas

E. Stomach

Identify a structure located within the mediastinum.

A. Pericardial sac

B. Small intestine

C. Spleen

D. Stomach

E. Lung

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the
following except

A. Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

B. Right lower quadrant (RLQ)

C. Right upper quadrant (RUQ)

D. Left upper quadrant (RUQ)

E. Pelvic quadrant

A midsagittal section would pass through the

A. Heart

B. Spleen

C. Kidney

D. Leg

E. Lung