BIO 204 - Anatomy and Physiology II : Exam Bank Complete questions and answers | Latest 2026 - Mount Wachusett Community College.

BIO 204 - Anatomy and Physiology II : Exam Bank Complete questions and answers | Latest 2026 - Mount Wachusett Community College. Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________ ID: A 1 Introduction to Anatomical Terms Study Guide ____ 1. Which of the following statements accurately defines anterior? A) Toward or on the back of the body B) Toward or on the front of the body C) Away from the head or toward the tail D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin ____ 2. Which of the following statements accurately defines posterior? A) Toward or on the back of the body B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin C) Away from the head or toward the tail D) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin ____ 3. Which of the following statements accurately defines superior? A) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin B) Toward or on the back of the body C) Away from the head or toward the tail D) Toward the head or away from the tail ____ 4. Which of the following statements accurately defines inferior? A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin B) Toward or on the back of the body C) Away from the head or toward the tail D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin ____ 5. Which of the following statements accurately defines proximal? A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin B) Away from the head or toward the tail C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb D) Toward or on the front of the body ____ 6. Which of the following statements accurately defines distal? A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin C) Closer to the point of origin, generally of a limb D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb ____ 7. Which of the following statements accurately defines medial? A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body) B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body)Name: ________________________ ID: A 2 ____ 8. Which of the following statements accurately defines lateral? A) Closer to the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body) B) Away from an imaginary line running around the middle of the body C) Closer to an imaginary line running around the middle of the body D) Away from the midline (imaginary line running down the middle of the body) ____ 9. Which of the following statements accurately defines superficial? A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin B) Away from the head or toward the tail C) Toward or on the front of the body D) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin ____ 10. Which of the following statements accurately defines deep? A) Toward the body surface; closer to the skin B) Away from the body surface; further away from the skin C) Toward the torso of the body D) Away from the point of origin, generally of a limb ____ 11. Which of the following statements accurately defines cranial cavity? A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid ____ 12. Which of the following statements accurately defines vertebral cavity? A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid ____ 13. Which of the following statements accurately defines thoracic cavity? A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid ____ 14. Which of the following statements accurately defines abdominopelvic cavity? A) The area encased by the vertebrae which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid B) The area inferior to the diaphragm that extends into the bony pelvis C) The area superior to the diaphragm that is encased by the ribs D) The area encased by the skull which contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluidName: ________________________ ID: A 3 ____ 15. Which of the following statements accurately defines serous membrane (parietal and visceral layers)? A) Double-layered membrane that produces serous fluid to lubricate the organs in the cavity B) Membrane surrounding the heart C) Membrane surrounding the lungs D) Membrane surrounding the abdominopelvic cavity ____ 16. Which of the following statements accurately defines midsagittal plane? A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into a superior part and an inferior part C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves ____ 17. Which of the following statements accurately defines parasagittal plane? A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into a superior part and an inferior part C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves ____ 18. Which of the following statements accurately defines frontal (coronal) plane? A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into a superior part and an inferior part C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halves ____ 19. Which of the following statements accurately defines transverse plane? A) A section made parallel to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into an anterior part and a posterior part B) A section made perpendicular to the body’s longitudinal axis; divides the body into a superior part and an inferior part C) A section that divides a body part into unequal right and left parts D) A section that divides a body part into equal right and left halvesName: ________________________ ID: A 4 Figure 1.1 Body cavities: (A) posterior body cavity; (B) anterior body cavity; (C) peritoneal cavity (subdivision of abdominopelvic cavity). ____ 20. In Figure 1.1, identify number 1. A) Mediastinum B) Cranial cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Peritoneal cavity ____ 21. In Figure 1.1, identify number 2. A) Mediastinum B) Cranial cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Peritoneal cavityName: ________________________ ID: A 5 ____ 22. In Figure 1.1, identify number 3. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Posterior cavity C) Anterior cavity D) Cranial cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Diaphragm ____ 23. In Figure 1.1, identify number 4. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Posterior cavity C) Anterior cavity D) Cranial cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Diaphragm ____ 24. In Figure 1.1, identify number 5. A) Mediastinum B) Thoracic cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 25. In Figure 1.1, identify number 6. A) Mediastinum B) Pericardial cavity C) Anterior cavity D) Thoracic cavity E) Posterior cavity F) Pleural cavity ____ 26. In Figure 1.1, identify number 7. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Pericardial cavity C) Anterior cavity D) Thoracic cavity E) Mediastinum F) DiaphragmName: ________________________ ID: A 6 ____ 27. In Figure 1.1, identify number 8. A) Abdominopelvic cavity B) Serous membranes C) Diaphragm D) Thoracic cavity E) Pericardial cavity F) Peritoneal cavity ____ 28. In Figure 1.1, identify number 9. A) Vertebral cavity B) Thoracic cavity C) Pericardial cavity D) Anterior cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Serous membranes ____ 29. In Figure 1.1, identify number 10. A) Mediastinum B) Thoracic cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Abdominal cavity ____ 30. In Figure 1.1, identify number 11. A) Pelvic cavity B) Anterior cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Posterior cavity F) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 31. In Figure 1.1, identify number 12. A) Mediastinum B) Thoracic cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Abdominopelvic cavityName: ________________________ ID: A 7 ____ 32. In Figure 1.1, identify number 13. A) Abdominopelvic cavity B) Pericardial cavity C) Mediastinum D) Vertebral cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Diaphragm ____ 33. In Figure 1.1, identify number 14. A) Pelvic cavity B) Anterior cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Posterior cavity F) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 34. In Figure 1.1, identify number 15. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Thoracic cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Serous membranes F) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 35. In Figure 1.1, identify number 16. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Thoracic cavity C) Diaphragm D) Vertebral cavity E) Serous membranes F) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 36. Which of the following best describes anatomical position? A) Body facing forward, toes pointing forward, palms facing backward B) Body, toes, and palms facing backward C) Body facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward D) Body facing backward and palms facing outward ____ 37. Which of the following statements accurately defines distal? A) Toward the back of the body B) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) C) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) D) Away from the body's midline E) Toward the head F) Away from the head/toward the tailName: ________________________ ID: A 8 ____ 38. Which of the following statements accurately defines lateral? A) Toward the back of the body B) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) C) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) D) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior E) Away from the body's midline F) Toward the body's midline ____ 39. Which of the following statements accurately defines anterior? A) Toward the back of the body B) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior C) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) D) Toward the head E) Away from the head/toward the tail F) Toward the front of the body ____ 40. Which of the following statements accurately defines proximal? A) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) B) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior C) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) D) Away from the body's midline E) Toward the body's midline F) Toward the surface/skin ____ 41. Which of the following statements accurately defines inferior? A) Away from the head/toward the tail B) Toward the back of the body C) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) D) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior E) Away from the body's midline F) Toward the surface/skin ____ 42. Which of the following statements accurately defines deep? A) Toward the body's midline B) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) C) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior D) Away from the body's midline E) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) F) Toward the front of the bodyName: ________________________ ID: A 9 ____ 43. Which of the following statements accurately defines superficial? A) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) B) Closer to the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) C) Away from the body's midline D) Toward the body's midline E) Toward the front of the body F) Toward the surface/skin ____ 44. Which of the following statements accurately defines posterior? A) Toward the back of the body B) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) C) Toward the surface/skin D) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior E) Away from the body's midline F) Away from the head/toward the tail ____ 45. Which of the following statements accurately defines medial? A) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) B) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior C) Away from the body's midline D) Toward the body's midline E) Away from the head/toward the tail F) Toward the surface/skin ____ 46. Which of the following statements accurately defines superior? A) Farther from the point of origin (e.g., of a limb) B) Away from the surface/toward the body's interior C) Away from the body's midline D) Toward the head E) Toward the body's midline F) Toward the front of the body ____ 47. Which of the following is a correct use of a directional term? A) The ankle is inferior to the knee. B) The sternum is superior to the abdomen. C) The bone is deep to the muscle. D) The ear is lateral to the mouth.Name: ________________________ ID: A 10 Figure 1.16 Human body in anatomical position: (A) anterior view; (B) posterior view. ____ 48. In Figure 1.16, identify number 1. A) Arm B) Forearm C) Antecubital region D) Brachial region E) Antecubital region F) Sternal region G) Axillary region ____ 49. In Figure 1.16, identify number 2. A) Occipital region B) Cephalic region C) Antecubital region D) Brachial region E) Sternal region F) Inguinal region G) Umbilical regionName: ________________________ ID: A 11 ____ 50. In Figure 1.16, identify number 3. A) Leg B) Femoral region C) Tarsal region D) Otic region E) Patellar region F) Thigh G) Popliteal region ____ 51. In Figure 1.16, identify number 4. A) Digital region B) Axillary region C) Carpal region D) Scapular region E) Nuchal region F) Brachial region G) Sternal region ____ 52. In Figure 1.16, identify number 5. A) Brachial region B) Carpal region C) Digital region D) Sternal region E) Nuchal region F) Scapular region G) Axillary region ____ 53. In Figure 1.16, identify number 6. A) Pubic region B) Femoral region C) Abdominal region D) Umbilical region E) Inguinal region F) Sternal region G) Otic region ____ 54. In Figure 1.16, identify number 7. A) Inguinal region B) Popliteal region C) Femoral region D) Umbilical region E) Pubic region F) Patellar region G) Pubic regionName: ________________________ ID: A 12 ____ 55. In Figure 1.16, identify number 8. A) Carpal region B) Digital region C) Crural region D) Sural region E) Lumbar region F) Thoracic region G) Cervical region ____ 56. In Figure 1.16, identify number 9. A) Leg B) Thigh C) Gluteal region D) Femoral region E) Lumbar region F) Lower limb G) Otic region ____ 57. In Figure 1.16, identify number 10. A) Orbital region B) Buccal region C) Cephalic region D) Cervical region E) Otic region F) Occipital region G) Frontal region ____ 58. In Figure 1.16, identify number 11. A) Orbital region B) Otic region C) Manual region D) Frontal region E) Occipital region F) Nuchal region G) Mental region ____ 59. In Figure 1.16, identify number 12. A) Popliteal region B) Pedal region C) Carpal region D) Tarsal region E) Lower limb F) Leg G) ThighName: ________________________ ID: A 13 Figure 1.17 Body cavities. ____ 60. In Figure 1.17, identify number 1. A) Mediastinum B) Peritoneal cavity C) Cranial cavity D) Dorsal cavity E) Pleural cavity F) Ventral cavity G) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 61. In Figure 1.17, identify number 2. A) Anterior body cavity B) Posterior body cavity C) Dorsal cavity D) Peritoneal cavity E) Thoracic cavity F) Ventral cavity G) Abdominopelvic cavityName: ________________________ ID: A 14 ____ 62. In Figure 1.17, identify number 3. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Dorsal cavity C) Pleural cavity D) Mediastinum E) Thoracic cavity F) Pericardial cavity G) Ventral cavity ____ 63. In Figure 1.17, identify number 4. A) Ventral cavity B) Dorsal cavity C) Pelvic cavity D) Pericardial cavity E) Peritoneal cavity F) Pleural cavity G) Thoracic cavity ____ 64. In Figure 1.17, identify number 5. A) Pericardial cavity B) Dorsal cavity C) Pleural cavity D) Abdominal cavity E) Ventral cavity F) Peritoneal cavity G) Thoracic cavity ____ 65. In Figure 1.17, identify number 6. A) Ventral cavity B) Abdominal cavity C) Pericardial cavity D) Dorsal cavity E) Abdominopelvic cavity F) Pelvic cavity G) Peritoneal cavity ____ 66. In Figure 1.17, identify number 7. A) Peritoneal cavity B) Ventral cavity C) Thoracic cavity D) Pericardial cavity E) Dorsal cavity F) Pelvic cavity G) Abdominopelvic cavityName: ________________________ ID: A 15 ____ 67. In Figure 1.17, identify number 8. A) Dorsal cavity B) Pericardial cavity C) Thoracic cavity D) Ventral cavity E) Peritoneal cavity F) Pleural cavity G) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 68. In Figure 1.17, identify number 9. A) Dorsal cavity B) Pericardial cavity C) Thoracic cavity D) Ventral cavity E) Peritoneal cavity F) Pleural cavity G) Abdominopelvic cavity ____ 69. Which of the following body cavities is located within a double-layered serous membrane? A) Peritoneal cavity. B) Mediastinum. C) Cranial cavity. D) All of the above are located within a double-layered serous membrane. ____ 70. A parasagittal plane divides the body or body part into __________, whereas a midsagittal plane divides the body or body part into__________. A) anterior and posterior parts; superior and inferior parts B) equal right and left halves; unequal right and left parts C) unequal right and left parts; equal right and left parts D) superior and inferior parts; anterior and posterior parts ____ 71. Which of the following planes of section divides the body or body part into superior and inferior (or proximal and distal) parts? A) Midsagittal plane. B) Transverse plane. C) Parasagittal plane. D) Frontal plane. ____ 72. The following organs belong to the _______ system: thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas. A) integumentary B) reproductive C) lymphatic D) endocrineName: ________________________ ID: A 16 ____ 73. The following organs belong to the _______ system: skin, nails. A) lymphatic B) integumentary C) endocrine D) cardiovascular ____ 74. The figure below is not in anatomical position. Indicate all of the deviations from anatomical position. Figure 1.18 Figure not in anatomical position. A) Figure is facing backward B) Head is turned C) Palms are at sides D) Feet are not shoulder-width apart E) All of the above F) None of the aboveName: ________________________ ID: A 17 ____ 75. In the figure below, a wound is marked with the letter X. Which statement most accurately describes the location of the wound? Figure 1.19A Anterior view of the human body in anatomical position. A) The wound is located on the right dorsal, medial brachial region, 10 centimeters distal to the axillary region. B) The wound is located in the left anterior, lateral forearm, 2 centimeters distal to the antecubital region. C) The wound is located on the right anterior, medial carpal region, 10 centimeters proximal to the manual region. D) The wound is located on the left ventral, lateral digital region, 10 centimeters medial to the palmar region.Name: ________________________ ID: A 18 ____ 76. In the figure below, a wound is marked with the letter X. Which statement most accurately describes the location of the wound? Figure 1.19B Posterior view of the human body in anatomical position.Name: ________________________ ID: A 19 A) The wound is located in the right inferior lumbar region. It is 3 centimeters lateral to the vertebral region and 4 centimeters distal to the gluteal region. B) The wound is located in the left inferior, posterior gluteal region. It is 5 centimeters medial to the patellar region and 3 centimeters lateral to the crural region. C) The wound is located in the left superior, posterior inguinal region. It is 5 centimeters distal to the gluteal region and 3 centimeters lateral to the abdominal region. D) The wound is located on the left anterior, medial femoral region, 10 centimeters distal to the inguinal region. ____ 77. You are reading a surgeon's operative report. During the course of the surgery, she made several incisions. Your job is to read her operative report and determine where the first incision was made. Which line on the figure below most accurately describes the location of the incision? The first incision was made in the left posterior scapular region, 3 cm inferior to the acromial region and 2 cm lateral to the axillary region. The cut extended horizontally in a medial direction, ending 2 cm lateral to the vertebral region. Figure 1.20A Posterior view of the human body (partial). A) a B) b C) c D) dName: ________________________ ID: A 20 ____ 78. You are reading a surgeon's operative report. During the course of the surgery, she made several incisions. Your job is to read her operative report and determine where the second incision was made. Which line on the figure below most accurately describes the location of the incision? The second incision began in the anterior umbilical region. It extended vertically in a superior direction, ending 2 cm inferior to the sternal region. Here, the cut turned and extended horizontally in a left lateral direction for 4 cm. Figure 1.20B Anterior view of the human body in anatomical position.Name: ________________________ ID: A 21 A) a B) b C) c D) d ____ 79. You are reading a surgeon's operative report. During the course of the surgery, she made several incisions. Your job is to read her operative report and determine where the third incision was made. Which line on the figure below most accurately describes the location of the incision? The third incision was made in the left posterior, medial sural region, 2 cm distal to the popliteal region. The cut extended in a distal direction to 2 cm proximal to the tarsal region. Figure 1.20C Posterior view of the human body (partial). A) a B) b C) c D) dName: ________________________ ID: A 22 Figure 1.21 Anterior and posterior views of the human torso. ____ 80. In Figure 1.21, Wound A is marked with the letter X. The wound is in the ______________ region, 3 cm superior to the _____________, and 2 cm __________ to the body’s midline. A) left anterior frontal; orbital; lateral B) right anterior cranial; nasal; medial C) left anterior frontal; nasal; medial D) right anterior cranial, orbital; lateral ____ 81. In Figure 1.21, Wound B is marked with the letter X. The wound is in the ______________ region, 3 cm medial to the ______________ region, and 7 cm superior to the __________ region. A) right anterior sternal; acromial; brachial B) left anterior thoracic; acromial; brachial C) left anterior thoracic; axillary; mammary D) right anterior sternal; axillary; mammary ____ 82. In Figure 1.21, Wound C is marked with the letter X. The wound is on the ______________ region, 5 cm distal to the elbow. A) left posterior antecubital B) right posterior antecubital C) right posterior antebrachial D) left posterior antebrachialName: ________________________ ID: A 23 83. A female patient presents to the emergency department complaining of pain in the left lower quadrant of her abdomen. List the organs and structures that could possibly be involved in causing her pain. ____ 84. Identify the plane of section of the medical imaging scan in the figure below. Figure 1.22A Computed tomography scan. A) Midsagittal plane B) Frontal plane C) Transverse plane D) Parasagittal planeName: ________________________ ID: A 24 ____ 85. Identify the plane of section of the medical imaging scan in the figure below. Figure 1.22B Computed tomography scan. A) Midsagittal plane B) Frontal plane C) Transverse plane D) Parasagittal planeName: ________________________ ID: A 25 ____ 86. Identify the plane of section of the medical imaging scan in the figure below. Figure 1.22C Computed tomography scan. A) Midsagittal plane B) Frontal plane C) Transverse plane D) Parasagittal planeName: ________________________ ID: A 26 ____ 87. Identify some of the major organs you can see in the figure below. Figure 1.22A Computed tomography scan. A) Kidney B) Heart C) Muscles D) Liver E) Small intestine F) Vertebra G) Stomach H) Urinary bladderName: ________________________ ID: A 27 ____ 88. Identify some of the major organs you can see in the figure below. Figure 1.22B Computed tomography scan. A) Nasal cavity B) Spinal cord C) Hair D) Tongue E) Vertebrae F) Brain G) Stomach H) Urinary bladderName: ________________________ ID: A 28 ____ 89. Identify some of the major organs you can see in the figure below. Figure 1.22C Computed tomography scan. A) Liver B) Heart C) Lungs D) Large intestine E) Small intestine F) Spleen G) Stomach H) Ribs ____ 90. The chemical transformations that take place in a cell are known as ________________. A) assimilation B) physiology C) metabolism D) digestion ____ 91. Which of these descriptions does NOT apply to a person in the anatomical position? A) Standing erect B) Head facing forward C) Arms hanging to the sides D) Palms facing toward the thighsName: ________________________ ID: A 29 ____ 92. A term meaning toward or at the body surface is _______________. A) distal B) medial C) superficial D) lateral ____ 93. The dorsal cavity contains the _____________. A) kidneys B) brain C) spinal cord D) lungs E) B and C ____ 94. The abdominopelvic region contains all of the following EXCEPT the ________________. A) right hypochondriac region B) epigastric region C) pericardial cavity D) right lumbar region ____ 95. The thoracic cavity encompasses all of the following EXCEPT the _____________________. A) pericardial cavity B) mediastinum C) peritoneal cavity D) pleural cavity ____ 96. The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into quadrants in order to assist the examiner in pinpointing the problem area. There are _____ quadrants. A) 4 B) 6 C) 9 D) 12 ____ 97. Cavities are associated with specific organs. Which is an incorrect association? A) Pericardial, heart B) Vertebral, spine C) Right upper iliac, liver D) Pelvic, stomach ____ 98. The digestive system is not found in the ___________________. A) vertebral cavity B) pelvic cavity C) umbilical region D) mediastinumName: ________________________ ID: A 30 ____ 99. The ventral body cavity contains all of the following EXCEPT the ___________________. A) heart B) pancreas C) brain D) lungs ____ 100. Which of the following statements accurately defines the response of the effector in the negative feedback mechanism? A) The response of the effector is to oppose or end the original stimulus. B) The response of the effector is to enhance the original stimulus. C) The response of the effector usually damages the body. D) The response of the effector is to signal the control center. ____ 101. Which body cavity contains the pituitary gland? A) Abdominal B) Cranial C) Pleural D) Thoracic ____ 102. A coronal plane through the head could __________________________________. A) pass through both the nose and the occiput B) pass through both ears C) divide the head into superior and inferior portions D) lie in a horizontal plane ____ 103. Which of these organs would not be cut through the midsagittal plane? A) Urinary bladder B) Gallbladder C) Small intestine D) Heart ____ 104. Which of the following groupings of the abdominopelvic regions is medial? A) Hypochondriac, hypogastric, umbilical B) Hypochondriac, lumbar, inguinal C) Hypogastric, umbilical, epigastric D) Lumbar, umbilical, hypochondriac ____ 105. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Homeostasis prevents change within the body. B) Positive feedback is more common than negative feedback in humans. C) Homeostasis occurs in the cells, tissues, and organs. D) Positive feedback is used to regulate blood glucoseName: ________________________ ID: A 31 ____ 106. What is the function of an oblique section? A) To divide the body into equal right and left halves B) To allow examination of structures difficult to see with standard angles C) To divide the body into unequal right and left halves D) To divide the body into superior and inferior parts ____ 107. A patient lying with his or her face up is in the __________ position. A) proximal B) rostral C) supine D) prone ____ 108. The wrist is ________________________ to the elbow. A) medial B) proximal C) distal D) lateral ____ 109. The term “medial surface” defines the area _____________________. A) close to the long axis to the body B) away from the long axis of the body C) away from an attached base D) toward an attached base ____ 110. We use the term “acromial region” in order to ____________________________. A) describe a specific area of the leg B) describe a specific area of the shoulder C) enable identification of a large area of the body D) describe a specific area of the chest ____ 111. You are examining a patient. You divide the area into (1) a median plane, (2) a frontal plane, and (3) a transverse plane made at the level of each of the organs listed below. Which organ would not be visible in all three cases? A) Urinary bladder B) Brain C) Heart D) Kidneys E) Small intestine ____ 112. The frontal plane is also known as the ____________________ plane, and the transverse plane is also known as the _________________ plane. A) sagittal, oblique B) oblique, horizontal C) horizontal, coronal D) coronal, horizontal E) None of the aboveName: ________________________ ID: A 32 ____ 113. A patient complains of pain in the lower right quadrant. Which system is most likely to be involved? A) Respiratory B) Digestive C) Muscular D) Skeletal E) None of the above ____ 114. The position of the heart relative to some of the structures around it would include the following locations EXCEPT _________________. A) deep to the sternum B) superior to the diaphragm C) inferior to the ribs D) anterior to the vertebral column E) None of the above ____ 115. Which organ system would be affected by degenerative cartilage? A) Skeletal B) Nervous C) Lymphatic D) Cardiovascular E) None of the above ____ 116. A patient in a car accident hits the steering wheel violently and begins to have difficulty breathing. The diagnosis is a collapsed lung. Which cavity is affected? A) Thoracic B) Pericardial C) Pelvic D) Vertebral E) None of the above ____ 117. The correct sequence of levels forming the structural organizational hierarchy is _____________________. A) organ, organ system, cellular, chemical, tissue, and organismal B) cellular, chemical, tissue, organ system, and organ C) chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system D) atom, organ system, organ, tissue, cellular, and chemical ____ 118. The thoracic cavity encompasses the area ________________. A) including the hypogastric and iliac regions B) including the peritoneal membranes C) including the hypogastric region and parietal region D) encased by the ribs