Chapter 2, Problem 25MC

Choose the correct answer. 1. Th e term that means toward the tail isa. ventralb. dorsalc. craniald. caudal2. Th e term that means toward the head isa. ventralb. dorsalc. craniald. caudal3. The term that refers to the belly or underside of a body isa. ventralb. dorsalc. craniald. caudal4. Which type of tissue covers internal and external body surfaces?a. adiposeb. epithelialc. connectived. cytoplasm5. The term for a hole or hollow space in the body that contains and protects internal organs isa. abdomenb. peritonealc. cavityd. membrane

Insert the letter from the right-hand column that matches each numbered item in the left-hand column. A. PLANES OF THE BODY 1. frontal plane a. divides the body into upper and lower 2. sagittal plane b. divides the body into left and right c. divides the body into anterior and 3. transverse plane posterior B. DIRECTIONAL TERMS 1. superior a. lying flat and face up 2. lateral b. near the point of attachment to the trunk c. toward the front; away from the back of the body 3. posterior d. below; toward the soles of the feet 4. medial 5. distal e. lying flat and face down 6. f. above; toward the head prone 7. supine g. toward the side; away from the middle 8. inferior h. near the back; toward the back of the body 9. anterior i. farther from the point of attachment to the trunk j. toward the middle of the body 10. proximal

Select the anatomical position meaning toward the front of the body.   a. anterior   b. posterior   c. distal   d. medial