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1
Cutting a midsagittal section through the body separates the
A)anterior and posterior portions of the body.
B)superior and inferior portions of the body.
C)dorsal and ventral portions of the body.
D)right and left halves of the body.
2
Examination of superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the covering skin is called
A)regional anatomy.
B)surface anatomy.
C)pathological anatomy.
D)systemic anatomy.
3
Which of the following regions corresponds to the forearm?
A)cervical
B)antebrachial
C)femoral
D)pedal
4
The state in which an organism maintains a constant internal environment is called
A)reproduction.
B)homeostasis.
C)responsiveness.
D)growth.
5
The ____________ level of organization is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform a common function.
A)cellular
B)tissue
C)organ
D)organism
6
Which body cavity is located inferior to the diaphragm and superior to a horizontal line drawn between the superior edges of the hip bones?
A)abdominal cavity
B)thoracic cavity
C)pleural cavity
D)pelvic cavity
7
The term used when referring to a structure in the body that is below, or at a lower level than, another structure of interest is
A)ventral.
B)medial.
C)inferior.
D)distal.
8
Which medical imaging technique uses modified x-rays to prepare three-dimensional cross-sectional "slices" of the body?
A)radiography
B)sonography
C)PET (positron electron tomography) scan
D)computed tomography (CT)
9
The _____ region is the "front" of the knee.
A)patellar
B)popliteal
C)pedal
D)inguinal
10
The study of anatomy that examines structures not readily seen by the unaided eye (structures that must be magnified first) is
A)regional anatomy.
B)microscopic anatomy.
C)gross anatomy.
D)pathologic anatomy.





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