Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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Intercostal refers to?

  1. Below the skin

  2. Inside the skull

  3. Between the ribs

  4. Above the knee

The correct answer is: Between the ribs

Intercostal refers to the space or region between the ribs. Option A, below the skin, is incorrect as intercostal does not refer to a specific area on the body, but rather the space between the ribs. Option B, inside the skull, is incorrect as intercostal does not pertain to the skull or head region. Option D, above the knee, is incorrect as intercostal refers to a specific region in the upper part of the body, not the lower body.