The sternal region of the body is __________ to the umbilical region.

• A. lateral
• B. proximal
• C. superior
• D. deep
• E. posterior

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the anatomical regions involved: the sternal region (located in the chest area) and the umbilical region (located around the navel or belly button).
2. Understand the anatomical directional terms: 'superior' means above or toward the head, 'lateral' means away from the midline of the body, 'proximal' means closer to the point of attachment or origin, 'deep' means further away from the surface of the body, and 'posterior' means toward the back of the body.
3. Visualize or refer to an anatomical diagram to see the relative positions of the sternal and umbilical regions.
4. Determine the correct directional term by comparing the vertical position of the sternal region to the umbilical region. Since the sternal region is located above the umbilical region, the correct term is 'superior'.
5. Conclude that the sternal region is superior to the umbilical region, as it is positioned higher on the body in relation to the umbilical region.