Circle the correct term.

The umbilical region is so named because it is in the (center/back) of the abdomen and (inferior/superior) to the epigastric region.

The epigastric region of the abdominopelvic cavity is: a. inferior to the umbilical region b. lateral to the umbilical region c. medial to the umbilical region d. none of the above

Ligaments connect bones together and withstand a lot of stress. What type of connective tissue should you expect ligaments to contain? a. areolar tissue b. adipose tissue c. dense regular connective tissue d. dense irregular connective tissue

Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The epigastric region of the abdominal area is located: (a.) just above the sternum (b.) in the umbilical area (c.) just below the sternum (d.) in the pelvic area

Circle the correct answer.

The epigastric region is above/below the hypogastric region.

If a person complained of ache in the epigastric region, what organs could be involved?

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.
The epigastric region is located above the stomach
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What organs are in the epigastric region?

Demonstrate your knowledge of directional terms and abbreviations by identifying the correct choice. Select the correct answer that completes each statement. (LO 3.9, 3.11, 3.E)

Therefore, the epigastric region is ____________ to the stomach. a. superior b. inferior

In each of the following examples, choose the term that correctly describes the human body according to anatomical position. (a.) In the anatomical position, the palms are forward or backward. (b.) The liver is superior or inferior to the diaphragm. (c.) The hand is proximal or distal to the elbow. (d.) The sole of the foot is on the anterior or posterior part of the body. (e.) Cranial refers to the head or tail end of the body. (f.) The coronal plane divides the body into front and back or right and left sections. (g.) The arms are located on the medial or lateral side of the body. (h.) The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior or anterior and posterior parts.

Which one of the following medical terms is not an organelle?

a. lysosomes

b. nucleolus

c. endoplasmic reticulum

d. sulcus

e. mitochondria

Circle the correct term.

The nose is (superior/inferior) to the chin.

Describe the medical terms for the different anatomic positions, planes, and directions of the body. Identify which of the following terms apply to anatomic position, planes, or directions of the body. Select the correct choice. (LO 3.9)

caudal a. anatomic position b. planes c. directions

Circle the correct term.

The spine is (anterior/posterior) to the heart.