Question

true or false

1. the heel of the foot constitutes the plantar region.
2. proximal means farther from the origin of the body part
3. the thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm.
4. the cranial cavity is part of the dorsal body cavity.
5. the clavicle is intermedial between the shoulder and the sternum.
6. the heart is lateral to the arm.
7. the frontal/coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Explanation:

• 29. The plantar region is the sole of the foot, not just the heel.
• 30. Proximal means closer to the origin of a body part.
• 31. The diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
• 32. The cranial cavity is part of the dorsal body cavity which also includes the spinal cavity.
• 33. The clavicle is between the shoulder and sternum.
• 34. The heart is medial to the arm.
• 35. The frontal/coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. True