Exam 30: Anatomical Terminology and Body Planes

The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the , whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by .

This system stores 99% of your calcium and is critical for blood cell formation.

The most superior segment of the upper limb is called

The stomach is located mainly in which quadrant of the abdomen?

In anatomical position, the forearm is supinated.

The breastbone is to the vertebral column.

Which one of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical position?

The brain and the spinal cord are protected by

The thyroid gland is to the trachea and to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.

The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.

The interscapular region is to the scapular region.

The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left, and medial portions by a region called the

The trachea is to the esophagus.

The backbone encloses the

In the cat, the head is to the tail, whereas in the human the head is to the gluteal region (buttock).

The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the plane.

The thymus, spleen, and tonsils are principal organs of this system.

The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.

The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the

The wraps around stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.