D312 Anatomy and Physiology I Objective Assessment Exam
Preparation Guide 2026: Comprehensive Test Bank with 350
Practice Questions and Verified Correct Answers
what cavity in the thoracic cavity contains the heart and esophagus and trachea - Answer -
pericardial cavity
the walls of the ____ body cavity are covered by a thin, double layered membrane - Answer -
ventral
the double layered membrane covering the the outer surfaces of the organs is the ... - Answer -
serosa or serous membrane
The part of the membrane lining the cavity walls is called the .... - Answer - parietal serosa
When the parietal serosa folds in on itself it forms the .... - Answer - visceral serosa
in the body the serous membranes are separated by a thin layer of lubricating fluid called,,, -
Answer - serous fluid
the _____ _____ is the center most region deep to and surrounding the umbilicus (naval) -
Answer - umbilical region
the _______ _____ is located superior to the umbilical region - Answer - epigastric region
the _____ ______ is located inferior to the umbilical region - Answer - hypogastric region
(pubic)
the right and left ____ or ___ regions are located lateral to the hypogastric region - Answer - iliac
or inguinal regions
,the right and left ______ regions lie lateral to the umbilical region - Answer - lumbar
the right and left _____ regions lie lateral to the epigastric region - Answer - Hypochondriac
what region is the liver, diaphragm and gallbladder in - Answer - right hypochondriac
what region is the stomach, diaphragm and liver in - Answer - Epigastric region
what region is the diaphragm in - Answer - left hypochondriac
what region is the ascending colon of the large intestine in - Answer - right lumbar region
what region is the small intestine and the transverse colon of the large intestine in - Answer -
umbilical region
what region is the descending colon of the large intestine in - Answer - left lumbar region
what region is the cecum and appendix in - Answer - right iliac region (inguinal )
what region is the urinary bladder and the small intestine in - Answer - hypogastric region
what region is the initial part of sigmoid colon in - Answer - left iliac region (inguinal)
What is the anatomical position? And why is it important that you learn this position? - Answer -
The position in which a person is standing erect with feet slightly separated and palms facing
anteriorly. knowing the anatomical position is important because directional terms refer to the
body as if it is in this position
The axiliary and acromial regions are both in the general area of the shoulder. Where specifically
is each located? - Answer - axillary region is the armpit. acromial area is the tip of the shoulder
,whay type of cut would separate the brain into aterior and posterior parts? - Answer - a frontal
(coronal ) section would separate the brain into anterior and posterior parts
Superior (cranial) - Answer - toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Inferior (caudal) - Answer - away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the
body; below
Ventral (anterior) - Answer - toward or at the front of the body; in front of
Dorsal (posterior) - Answer - Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Medial - Answer - toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Lateral - Answer - away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Intermediate - Answer - between a more medial and a more lateral structure
Proximal - Answer - closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to
the body trunk
Distal - Answer - farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the
body trunk
Superficial - Answer - toward or at the body surface
Deep (internal) - Answer - away from the body surface; more internal
, Anatomical Position - Answer - erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head
facing forward, internationally know
Directional Terms - Answer - allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to
another
Axial - Answer - fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body,
includes the head, neck, and trunk.
Appendicular - Answer - fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and their
attachments to the axis.
Regional Terms - Answer - used to designate specific areas within major body divisions
Abdominal - Answer - pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs
Acromial - Answer - pertaining to the point of the shoulder
Antebrachial - Answer - pertaining to the forearm
Antecubital - Answer - pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow
Axillary - Answer - pertaining to the armpit
Brachial - Answer - pertaining to the arm
Buccal - Answer - pertaining to the cheek
Carpal - Answer - Pertaining to the wrist
Preparation Guide 2026: Comprehensive Test Bank with 350
Practice Questions and Verified Correct Answers
what cavity in the thoracic cavity contains the heart and esophagus and trachea - Answer -
pericardial cavity
the walls of the ____ body cavity are covered by a thin, double layered membrane - Answer -
ventral
the double layered membrane covering the the outer surfaces of the organs is the ... - Answer -
serosa or serous membrane
The part of the membrane lining the cavity walls is called the .... - Answer - parietal serosa
When the parietal serosa folds in on itself it forms the .... - Answer - visceral serosa
in the body the serous membranes are separated by a thin layer of lubricating fluid called,,, -
Answer - serous fluid
the _____ _____ is the center most region deep to and surrounding the umbilicus (naval) -
Answer - umbilical region
the _______ _____ is located superior to the umbilical region - Answer - epigastric region
the _____ ______ is located inferior to the umbilical region - Answer - hypogastric region
(pubic)
the right and left ____ or ___ regions are located lateral to the hypogastric region - Answer - iliac
or inguinal regions
,the right and left ______ regions lie lateral to the umbilical region - Answer - lumbar
the right and left _____ regions lie lateral to the epigastric region - Answer - Hypochondriac
what region is the liver, diaphragm and gallbladder in - Answer - right hypochondriac
what region is the stomach, diaphragm and liver in - Answer - Epigastric region
what region is the diaphragm in - Answer - left hypochondriac
what region is the ascending colon of the large intestine in - Answer - right lumbar region
what region is the small intestine and the transverse colon of the large intestine in - Answer -
umbilical region
what region is the descending colon of the large intestine in - Answer - left lumbar region
what region is the cecum and appendix in - Answer - right iliac region (inguinal )
what region is the urinary bladder and the small intestine in - Answer - hypogastric region
what region is the initial part of sigmoid colon in - Answer - left iliac region (inguinal)
What is the anatomical position? And why is it important that you learn this position? - Answer -
The position in which a person is standing erect with feet slightly separated and palms facing
anteriorly. knowing the anatomical position is important because directional terms refer to the
body as if it is in this position
The axiliary and acromial regions are both in the general area of the shoulder. Where specifically
is each located? - Answer - axillary region is the armpit. acromial area is the tip of the shoulder
,whay type of cut would separate the brain into aterior and posterior parts? - Answer - a frontal
(coronal ) section would separate the brain into anterior and posterior parts
Superior (cranial) - Answer - toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Inferior (caudal) - Answer - away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the
body; below
Ventral (anterior) - Answer - toward or at the front of the body; in front of
Dorsal (posterior) - Answer - Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Medial - Answer - toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Lateral - Answer - away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Intermediate - Answer - between a more medial and a more lateral structure
Proximal - Answer - closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to
the body trunk
Distal - Answer - farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the
body trunk
Superficial - Answer - toward or at the body surface
Deep (internal) - Answer - away from the body surface; more internal
, Anatomical Position - Answer - erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head
facing forward, internationally know
Directional Terms - Answer - allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to
another
Axial - Answer - fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body,
includes the head, neck, and trunk.
Appendicular - Answer - fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and their
attachments to the axis.
Regional Terms - Answer - used to designate specific areas within major body divisions
Abdominal - Answer - pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs
Acromial - Answer - pertaining to the point of the shoulder
Antebrachial - Answer - pertaining to the forearm
Antecubital - Answer - pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow
Axillary - Answer - pertaining to the armpit
Brachial - Answer - pertaining to the arm
Buccal - Answer - pertaining to the cheek
Carpal - Answer - Pertaining to the wrist
