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Which of the following anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum?
Epigastric
Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing?
Epiglottis
Which of the following best describes a nucleus cell?
Erythrocyte
Which of the following is the large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium?
Femur
Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body?
Flexion
Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state?
Homeostasis
In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down?
Prone
Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?
Spleen
Which of the following is the point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron?
Synapse
Which of the following allows air to pass into the lungs?
Trachea
The anatomic location of the spinal canal is
dorsal
Which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints?
Cartilage
A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as which of the following?
Closed, greenstick
Which of the following is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis?
Collagen
Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland?
Cranial
The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an X-ray study of the fibula. The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures?
Lower leg
Which of the following best describes the human body's defense mechanism against environmental bacteria?
Mucous membranes
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day?
Narcolepsy
If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction?
Outward
Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm?
Thoracic and abdominal
