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 above the stomach around the abdomen area. The thoracic vertebrae
protects the diaphragm. The diaphragm is within the thoracic cavity.
2. Which anatomical action is occurring at the elbow joint, in the direction of the arrow?
abduction
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?
inversion
1.
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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.
, 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)
1.