Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Front of the Trunk

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Front of the Trunk

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is located most anteriorly on a female body?

Umbilicus

Nipple

Sternum

Vertebral column

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Understand the anatomical terminology: 'anterior' refers to the front of the body, while 'posterior' refers to the back. The question asks which structure is located most anteriorly, meaning closest to the front surface of the female body.

Identify the location of each structure: The umbilicus (navel) is located on the anterior abdominal wall, the nipple is located on the anterior chest wall, the sternum (breastbone) is located in the midline of the anterior thoracic cavity, and the vertebral column (spine) is located posteriorly along the back.

Compare the relative positions of the structures: The vertebral column is the most posterior structure, as it is located along the back. The sternum is anterior but lies deeper compared to the nipple and umbilicus. The nipple and umbilicus are both superficial and anterior, but the nipple is located higher on the chest wall.

Consider the anatomical orientation of the female body: In females, the nipple is positioned on the anterior chest wall, typically more anterior than the umbilicus, which is located lower on the abdomen.

Conclude that the nipple is the most anterior structure among the options provided, based on its position on the anterior chest wall relative to the other structures.