BIOD 151 PRE-EXAM ANSWER KEY.
, Note: Essay answers must clearly be in your own words. All multiple choice questions have
one answer unless otherwise specified. Choose the best response to the question with the
information provided.
1. Describe the position of the diaphragm in relation to the thoracic cavity in anatomical position
terms. Use a full sentence for your description.
The diaphragm is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
(OR) The thoracic cavity is superior to the diaphragm.
2. Which anatomical action is occurring at the elbow joint, in the direction of the arrow?
(Elbow) Extension
3. Look at the figure below. The right femur is moved in the direction of the arrow. What
anatomical action term best describes this movement?
Adduction (The femur is moving towards midline)
, Note: Essay answers must clearly be in your own words. All multiple choice questions have
one answer unless otherwise specified. Choose the best response to the question with the
information provided.
1. Describe the position of the diaphragm in relation to the thoracic cavity in anatomical position
terms. Use a full sentence for your description.
The diaphragm is inferior to the thoracic cavity.
(OR) The thoracic cavity is superior to the diaphragm.
2. Which anatomical action is occurring at the elbow joint, in the direction of the arrow?
(Elbow) Extension
3. Look at the figure below. The right femur is moved in the direction of the arrow. What
anatomical action term best describes this movement?
Adduction (The femur is moving towards midline)
