Question

Which anatomical features are found on the dorsal side of the body? Select all that apply.

Option 1: Chest
Option 2: Navel
Option 3: Heel
Option 4: Eye

Answer 1

The anatomical features found on the dorsal side of the body are:

Option 1: Chest

Option 4: Eye

The dorsal side of the body refers to the back side. Therefore, the chest and eyes are on the dorsal side, while the navel and heel are on the ventral (front) side.

Answer 2

In anatomical terms, features on the dorsal side of the body are those towards the back. Of the options provided, only the heel (Option 3) is correctly identified as a feature on the dorsal side.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to the anatomical features found on the dorsal side of the body. In human anatomy, the terms dorsal (posterior) and ventral (anterior) are used to describe the back and front of the body, respectively. The structures present on the dorsal side would be those located towards the back. Of the options provided:

• Option 1: Chest - This is incorrect as the chest is on the anterior side of the body.
• Option 2: Navel - This is incorrect as this is also on the anterior side of the body.
• Option 3: Heel - This is correct; the heel is on the dorsal side of the body.
• Option 4: Eye - While the eyes are primarily located on the anterior side of the body, considering the directions, dorsal can describe part of the eyeball that is towards the back of the head. However, traditionally, in specifying direction, eyes are not typically considered dorsal features. So this is incorrect in the context of the question's intent.

The dorsal cavity includes the cranial and spinal cavities which protect the brain and spinal cord, respectively.

Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is Option 3: Heel.