The Human Body in Health and Illness – 8th Edition by Herlihy – Test Bank with Correct Answers

Test Bank for the Human Body in Health and Illness
8th Edition by Herlihy

, Chapter 01: Introduction to the Human Body
Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 8th Edition



1. Which branch of science explores the functions of the human body?
a. Anatomy
b. Histology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
Correct Answer: D
2. Which term is derived from a Greek word meaning “cutting apart”?
a. Anatomy
b. Histology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
Correct Answer: A
3. Which represents a more complex level of body organization?
a. Molecule
b. Cell
c. Organ
d. Tissue
Correct Answer: C
4. The position of the head relative to the chest is:
a. Anterior
b. Inferior
c. Deep
d. Superior
Correct Answer: D
5. The location of the foot in relation to the leg is:
a. Proximal
b. Superior
c. Superficial
d. Distal
Correct Answer: D
6. Compared to the thigh, the leg is located:
a. Distal
b. Proximal
c. Superior

, d. Deep
Correct Answer: A
7. The thigh is situated __________ to the foot.
a. Distal
b. Proximal
c. Inferior
d. Deep
Correct Answer: B
8. The thoracic cavity is located __________ the abdominopelvic cavity.
a. Deep to
b. Distal to
c. In front of
d. Above
Correct Answer: D
9. The kneecap is __________ to the thigh.
a. Leg
b. Thigh
c. Foot
d. Toes
Correct Answer: B
10. Which of the following is located in both the ventral and thoracic cavities?
a. Stomach
b. Liver
c. Lung
d. Spinal cord
Correct Answer: C
11. Which organ is found in the ventral cavity but not in the thoracic cavity?
a. Lung
b. Heart
c. Liver
d. Brain
Correct Answer: C
12. Which structure lies within the dorsal cavity?
a. Liver
b. Brain
c. Heart
d. Urinary bladder
Correct Answer: B

, 13. The reproductive organs are found in which anatomical locations?
a. Dorsal and vertebral cavities
b. Mediastinum and thoracic cavity
c. Ventral and pelvic cavities
d. Pleural and mediastinum cavities
Correct Answer: C
14. Which body cavity is subdivided into four quadrants?
a. Thoracic
b. Abdominopelvic
c. Dorsal
d. Cranial
Correct Answer: B
15. Which region belongs to the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?
a. Umbilical
b. Hypogastric
c. Right iliac
d. Right hypochondriac
Correct Answer: D
16. Which region is found in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?
a. Umbilical
b. Left hypochondriac
c. Epigastric
d. Left iliac
Correct Answer: D
17. What term refers to the belly button area?
a. Groin
b. Armpit
c. Navel
d. Patellar
Correct Answer: C
18. Which term describes the lower back area?
a. Groin
b. Axillary
c. Umbilical
d. Lumbar
Correct Answer: D
19. What is the anatomical term for the groin area?
a. Axillary