The Peripheral Nervous System Consists of the

question 28

Multiple Choice

The peripheral nervous system consists of the

• A) ventral and dorsal systems
• B) autonomic and somatic systems
• C) distal and medial systems
• D) sensory and muscular systems

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Definitions:

Deltoid

A triangular muscle of the shoulder that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Anterior

Referring to the front aspect or position of the body or body parts, opposite of posterior.

Posterior

Referring to the back or rear position of the body or an organ, opposite to the anterior.

Palpation

A method of feeling with the hands to examine the size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.