HBS Review 1.1

The sternum is _____ to the abdomen.

• superior

• inferior

• anterior

• posterior

The eyes are _____ to the ears.

• distal

• proximal

• medial

• lateral

The calcaneal is _____ to the toes.

• dorsal

• ventral

• superior

• inferior

The heart is _____ to the vertebral column.

• dorsal

• ventral

• medial

• lateral

The carpal is ___ to the fingers.

• proximal

• distal

• medial

• lateral

The brain within the cranial cavity lies _____ relative to the bones of the skull.

• deep

• distal

• medial

• lateral

The skin is the most _____ aspect of the human body.

• superior

• inferior

• superficial

• deep

The position of the heart relative to the structures around it would be described accurately as:

• Posterior to the vertebral column

• medial to the lungs

• Superior to the brain

• Inferior to the ribs

In the anatomical position, the nose and belly button are on the  ________ body surface, the calves and shoulder blades are on the  _______ body surface.

• posterior, anterior

• anterior, posterior

• medial, lateral

• lateral, medial

A person suffers from a condition resulting in a lack of coordinated movement in the walls of the small intestine. Which tissue is most likely malfunctioning?

• skeletal muscle

• smooth muscle

• epithelial

• dense fibrous