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Chapter 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The directional term lateral describes a structure that is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lateral means further from the midline (e.g., ears lateral to nose), not closer to attachment, farther from it, or midline. This term orients anatomy sideways, distinguishing side structures from central ones, making D correct.
Question 2 of 5
The term antebrachial refers to the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antebrachial denotes the forearm, not arm (A, brachial), chest, or leg. Repeated from QBA, it reinforces anatomical precision for the elbow-to-wrist region, confirming C.
Question 3 of 5
The cavity that contains the pericardial and pleural cavities is the ___ cavity.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thoracic cavity contains pericardial (heart) and pleural (lungs) cavities, within the ventral cavity, but not dorsal. D overcomplicates; C is precise. Anatomically, thoracic defines the chest's subdivisions, key for understanding organ placement.
Question 4 of 5
The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity's walls, unlike visceral pleura (A, lung surface), visceral pericardium (C, heart), or parietal peritoneum (D, abdominal). Serous membranes reduce friction, and parietal denotes cavity lining in anatomy.
Question 5 of 5
A small child states that their stomach hurts but points to their umbilical region. Most likely the pain is originating from the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The umbilical region centers on the small intestine, not liver (A, upper right), gallbladder (B, right), or stomach (D, upper left). A child's vague stomach' pain often reflects intestinal issues, common anatomically in this area.