Multiple Choice
Which anatomical term refers specifically to the front (anterior) region of the trunk where the stomach is located?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Front of the Trunk
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Your thoracic vertebrae are likely found in what region of the back based on the anatomical terms?
A
Neck
B
Midback
C
Lower Back
D
Tailbone
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Understand the basic structure of the vertebral column, which is divided into different regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
Recognize that the thoracic vertebrae are part of the vertebral column located between the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions.
Identify the thoracic region as the midback, which consists of 12 vertebrae labeled T1 to T12.
Recall that the thoracic vertebrae are associated with the rib cage, providing attachment points for the ribs and contributing to the protection of the thoracic organs.
Conclude that the thoracic vertebrae are found in the midback region, which is anatomically situated between the neck and the lower back.
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