Exam 1: Basic Elements of Anatomy

Match each tissue type to the correct descriptor. Answers may be used more than once or not at all. -Makes up the superficial layer of mucous membranes and the cells constituting the skin

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -The chest region

____________________ is the point of attachment of a muscle that is relatively mobile.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -Means "away from the center"

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -Highly mobile joints, containing a lubricating fluid within the articular capsule

Which term refers to the study of the structure of an organism?

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -The least mobile point of attachment of a muscle

What are the three major building blocks of the body? Briefly describe the role of each.

____________________ muscle is so called because of its striped appearance under the microscope.

The term ____________________ refers to the belly of an erect human.

____________________ strength is the quality of a material that keeps fibers from being easily separated when pulled.

Which of the following tissues provides the surface covering of the body and linings of cavities and passageways?

____________________ is a sheet-like membrane of connective tissue that surrounds organs.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -A section that cuts the body into upper and lower halves

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -Attaches muscle to bone or to cartilage

The term ____________________ refers to being away from the midline of a free extremity.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. -A section that divides the body into front and back halves

The term ____________________ refers to the surface of a body.

The term ____________________ refers to being closer to the ground.

The term ____________________ refers to being on one's back.