Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between the cephalothorax and the abdomen in anatomical terms?
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Introduction to Anatomical Terms for Body Regions
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Where is the vastus lateralis muscle located in the human body?
A
In the posterior compartment of the arm
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In the anterior compartment of the thigh
C
In the lateral compartment of the leg
D
In the medial compartment of the thigh
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Identify the muscle in question: the vastus lateralis.
Understand that the vastus lateralis is part of the quadriceps muscle group.
Recall that the quadriceps are located in the anterior compartment of the thigh.
Recognize that the vastus lateralis is specifically positioned on the lateral side of the anterior thigh.
Conclude that the vastus lateralis is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh, not in the arm or leg compartments.
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