The manubrium and the xiphoid process are located on which part of the skeleton?

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Question 1 of 5

The manubrium and the xiphoid process are located on which part of the skeleton?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Manubrium (top) and xiphoid process (bottom) are parts of the sternum (breastbone), not jaw, pelvis, or hand. Answer is B, per the document.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following describes what an 'epiphysis' is?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The epiphysis is the end of a long bone, distinct from the diaphysis (shaft). The line is epiphyseal, membrane is periosteum. Answer is D, per the document.

Question 3 of 5

The human skeleton consists of which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The skeleton comprises axial (skull, spine, ribs) and appendicular (limbs, girdles) parts. Other options omit or misgroup components. Answer is B, per the document.

Question 4 of 5

Hypochondriac refers to which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Anatomically, hypochondriac is the abdominal region below the ribs (‘hypo’ = below, ‘chondra’ = cartilage). A is colloquial, C/D are nonsense. Answer is B, per the document.

Question 5 of 5

What term is applied to moving the thigh laterally away from the midline of the body?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Abduction moves a limb away from the midline (e.g., thigh laterally). Extension straightens, adduction moves toward, flexion bends. Answer is C, per the document.

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