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

Introduction to Directional Terms

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Directional Terms

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Multiple Choice

When the provider inspects the posterior surface, they are observing the spine and symmetry of which of the following structures?

the chest

the face

the back

the abdomen

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Step 1: Understand the anatomical terminology. The term 'posterior surface' refers to the back side of the body. This includes structures located on the dorsal side, such as the spine and muscles of the back.

Step 2: Identify the structures mentioned in the options. The chest (anterior thoracic region), the face (anterior cranial region), the back (posterior thoracic and lumbar region), and the abdomen (anterior abdominal region) are all distinct anatomical areas.

Step 3: Relate the posterior surface to the correct anatomical region. Since the posterior surface is the back side of the body, it includes the spine and the symmetry of the muscles and structures in the back.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. The chest, face, and abdomen are located on the anterior surface of the body, not the posterior surface.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is 'the back,' as it is the anatomical region observed when inspecting the posterior surface.