Exploring Human Anatomy Fundamentals

Which body cavity contains the brain?

• Thoracic cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Pelvic cavity

The anatomical position is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

• Body standing upright

• Palms facing backward

• Feet flat on the floor

• Arms at the sides

Which directional term means "toward the midline of the body"?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Distal

• Superficial

The plane that divides the body into right and left halves is called the:

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Oblique plane

Which of the following is NOT a region of the abdomen?

• Epigastric

• Umbilical

• Popliteal

• Hypogastric

Which quadrant of the abdomen contains the majority of the liver?

• Right upper quadrant (RUQ)

• Left upper quadrant (LUQ)

• Right lower quadrant (RLQ)

• Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

The heart is located in which body cavity?

• Abdominal cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Cranial cavity

Which directional term describes a structure closer to the surface of the body?

• Deep

• Inferior

• Superficial

• Proximal

The term "distal" refers to a body part that is:

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Farther from the point of attachment

• Toward the midline

• Toward the head

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Producing hormones

• Transporting oxygen

• Providing support and protection

• Absorbing nutrients