Body Structures & Functions Updated
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ISBN: 9780357191606
Author: Scott
Publisher: Cengage
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Which organ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
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b. Heart
c. Descending aorta
d. Diaphragm
Choose the INCORRECT statement below:
a. The nose if superior to the chin
b. The ears are lateral to the nose
c. The heart is deep to the ribs
d. The toes are proximal to the knee
Which statement is correct?
a. The hard palate is anterior to the soft palate
b. The hard palate is posterior to the soft palate
c. The hard palate is lateral to the soft palate
d. The hard palate is medical to the soft palate
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