NU 110 chapter 1

A directional term that means nearer to the head is

• inferior

• superior

• lateral

• medial

The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called the

• frontal

• transverse

• coronal

• sagittal

group of organs working together for the same purpose make up a(n)

• System

• organ team

• tissue

• all of the above

What directional term is opposite to medial?

• Deep

• Inferior

• Lateral

• proximal

Blood, lymph, and the fluid surrounding cells are examples of this type of fluid

• intracellular

• intercellular

• vascular

• extracellular

A state of internal balance in the body is known as

• equality

• fluidity

• homeostasis

• status quo

A group of cells specialized to perform specific functions make up a(n)

• tissue

• organ

• molecule

• matrix

A term that describes the position of the hypogastric region of the abdomen with respect to the iliac region is

• medial

• anterior

• lateral

• dorsal

The ________ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

• diaphragm

• pericardial cavity

• mediastinum

• pelvic cavity

of these body regions, which is the most anterior on an individual in the anatomic position?

• calcaneal

• tarsal

• pedal

• femoral