Anatomy Chapter 1

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

• body erect

• thumbs pointed laterally

• palms turned posteriorly

• arms at side

Homeostasis is

• maintaining and internal balance

• lowest possible energy usage

• a static state with no deviation from preset points

• a dynamic state within an unlimited range

Which plane is pictured here?

• frontal

• midsagittal

• transverse

• medial

Which plane is pictured here?

• frontal

• midsagittal

• transverse

Name cavity A.

• dorsal

• cranial

• spinal

• thoracic

Name cavity B.

• cranial

• spinal/vertebral

• thoracic

• dorsal

Name cavity C.

• pectoral

• thoracic

• diaphragm

• abdominal

Name cavity D.

• abdominal

• abdominopelvic

• pelvic

• ventral

The posterior of your elbow.

• olecranial

• antecubital

• brachial

• acromial

In which cavity would you find the stomach?

• thoracic

• abdominal

• pelvic

• cranial