Anatomy & Physiology The Unity of Form and
Function 9th Edition Saladin Test Bank
True / False Questions
1. The frontal plane passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into equal right and left
portions.
True False
2. The cut of a guillotine (decapitation) is an example of a section done in the midsagittal plane.
True False
3. The appendicular region consists of the head, neck and trunk.
True False
4. The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.
True False
5. The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.
True False
6. When the abdomen is divided into nine regions, the most superior horizontal line is called the midclavicular
line.
True False
7. The most lateral and superior region of the abdomen is called the hypochondriac region.
True False
8. The heart occupies a space called the pericardial cavity between the parietal and visceral pericardium.
True False
9. The cranial cavity contains the brain.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
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10. The cavity is inferior to the cavity.
A. cranial; thoracic
B. thoracic; abdominopelvic
C. pericardial; pleural
D. thoracic; peritoneal
E. thoracic; cranial
11. The most superior segment of the upper limb is called the .
A. digits
B. manual region
C. carpal region
D. antebrachial region
E. brachial region
12. The region of the left lower limb is proximal to the region of the ipsilateral limb.
A. carpal; manual
B. femoral; crural
C. antebrachial; brachial
D. tarsal; crural
E. brachial; femoral
13. The wraps around the stomach, small intestine, and parts of the large intestine.
A. pleura
B. pericardium
C. meninges
D. visceral peritoneum
E. parietal peritoneum
14. The is an organ directly associated with the and systems.
A. stomach; digestive; reproductive
B. pancreas; digestive; endocrine
C. small intestine; digestive; integumentary
D. testis; male reproductive; urinary
E. ovary; female reproductive; lymphatic
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15. Which one of the following is not in the correct anatomical position?
A. Arms at sides
B. Standing upright
C. Face and eyes facing
forward
D. Feet flat on the floor
E. Palms facing hips
16. The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior
portions is called the plane.
A. sagittal
B. frontal
C. median
D. transverse
E. oblique
17. The interscapular region is to the scapular region.
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. medial
D. lateral
E. superior
18. The sternum (breastbone) is to the vertebral column.
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. superior
D. inferior
E. medial
19. The part of the small intestine is the part closest to the stomach.
A. dorsal
B. ventral
C. proximal
D. distal
E. medial
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20. The right shoulder is and to the umbilical region.
A. superior; lateral
B. superior; medial
C. inferior; lateral
D. inferior; medial
E. posterior; lateral
21. The trachea is to the esophagus.
A. superior
B. dorsal
C. anterior
D. posterior
E. inferior
22. In the cat, the head is to the tail. In the human, the head is to the gluteal region
(buttock).
A. superior; superior
B. anterior; superior
C. posterior; dorsal
D. ventral; distal
E. anterior; posterior
23. The visceral pericardium is to the parietal pericardium.
A. lateral
B. medial
C. superficial
D. deep
E. anterior
24. The lumbar vertebrae are to the thoracic vertebrae.
A. anterior
B. superior
C. cephalic
D. posterior
E. inferior
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