Answers2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology AUnit Test

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Which best explains the relationship between the antebrachial region and the carpal region?

A
The carpal region is intermediate to the antebrachial region.
B
The antebrachial region is intermediate to the carpal region.
C
The carpal region is proximal to the antebrachial region.
D
The antebrachial region is proximal to the carpal region.
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Which type of plane would best separate the nose from the rest of the head?

A
sagittal
B
frontal
C
transverse
D
oblique
3

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom sections?

A
frontal
B
sagittal
C
transverse
D
oblique
4

Which answer choice correctly identifies the anatomical side that is featured in the diagram below and the anatomical features that are labeled?

Question illustration
A
ventral; A: face, B: navel, C: groin, D: sternum, E: knee
B
dorsal; A: face, B: navel, C: groin, D: sternum, E: knee
C
ventral; A: face, B: sternum, C: navel, D: groin, E: knee
D
dorsal; A: face, B: sternum, C: navel, D: groin, E: knee
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Which two terms indicate the same area of the body?

A
superior and cranial
B
dorsal and inferior
C
ventral and posterior
D
lateral and medial
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Solana is applying for a job at a local hospital. She will help develop new medical treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that causes pain in the joints. Solana is applying for

A
a therapeutic career.
B
a research career.
C
an administrative career.
D
a support services career.
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What are the two main regions of the body?

A
cranial and spinal
B
axial and appendicular
C
trunk and limbs
D
muscular and skeletal
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Jocelyn and Briac are studying for an anatomy test. Jocelyn says the upper thigh is proximal to the hip when compared to the knee. Briac says the upper thigh is inferior to the hip. Who is correct in the statements?

A
Jocelyn is correct. Briac is incorrect because the upper thigh is superior to the hip.
B
Briac is correct. Jocelyn is incorrect because the upper thigh is distal to the hip in comparison to the knee.
C
Both Jocelyn and Briac are correct. Both of their statements are true.
D
Neither Jocelyn nor Briac is correct. Neither of their statements is true.
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Which superficial landmarks would best help describe the location of the dark spot on the image below?

Question illustration
A
anterior and posterior axillary lines
B
anterior axillary and midaxillary lines
C
midaxillary line only
D
midaxillary and posterior axillary lines
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Review the diagram below. Which statement accurately describes the position of two parts of the body?

Question illustration
A
The heart is medial to the lungs.
B
The larynx is lateral from the lymph nodes.
C
The kidneys are superior to the brain.
D
The stomach is inferior to the intestines.
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What does the medical abbreviation MD stand for?

A
macular dystrophy
B
macular degeneration
C
muscular degeneration
D
muscular dystrophy
12

Aria is taking an anatomy class and is trying to remember the names of the bones of the skull, specifically the cranial bones. She decides to remember the six bones by using a play on words and comes up with "PEST OF 6." This helped her recall the Parietal, Ethmoid, Sphenoid, Temporal, Occipital, and Frontal (“PEST OF”) bones (there are 6 bones).What technique is best being utilized by Aria?

A
learning to read scientific content
B
practicing skills
C
using effective time management
D
using a mnemonic device
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What is regional terminology?

A
a set of vocabulary words that healthcare workers use to refer to specific regions of the body
B
a set of vocabulary words that healthcare workers use to refer to specific areas of the country
C
a set of vocabulary words about the body that are specific to certain areas of the country
D
a set of vocabulary words about the body that are different in different areas of the country
14

Which of the following terms belongs in a different group?

A
femoral
B
pelvic
C
patellar
D
axillary
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In the image of the brain below, the directional terms that are indicated by the arrows are

Question illustration
A
anterior and posterior.
B
anterior and superior.
C
posterior and inferior.
D
superior and inferior.
16

Bio is a root word that means

A
heart.
B
life.
C
cell.
D
sugar.
17

Some organs of the integumentary system include skin, hair, and nails. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, veins, and arteries. Which best describes the relationship of the integumentary system to the cardiovascular system?

A
The hair of the integumentary system is intermediate to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
B
The hair of the integumentary system is superficial to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
C
The hair of the integumentary system is proximal to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
D
The hair of the integumentary system is distal to the veins of the cardiovascular system.
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Alonso is studying for a test. In order to help understand the term cardioesophageal sphincter, he recalls that cardio means “heart” and “esophageal” is related to the esophagus. This helps him to recall that the cardioesophageal sphincter is the muscle closure at the end of the esophagus just behind the heart.What technique is Alonso utilizing?

A
participating in mock instruction
B
analyzing diagrams
C
breaking down terminology
D
making flash cards
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An imaginary plane that divides the head so that the face is one side and the back of the head is the other side is known as

A
a frontal plane.
B
a sagittal plane.
C
a transverse plane.
D
an oblique plane.
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Which term describes an anatomical region that is part of the axial skeleton?

A
axillary
B
buccal
C
crural
D
palmar

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