Exam 30: General Orientation to Human Anatomy

Inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called ___________.

The __________ region of the left lower limb is proximal to the __________ region of the ipsilateral limb.

In the cat,the head is _________ to the tail.In the human,the head is ________ to the gluteal region (buttock).

The most lateral and superior region of the abdomen is called the hypochondriac region.

Peritonitis,a life-threatening condition,can be caused by a _____________.

The __________ system regulates blood volume and pressure,stimulates red blood cell formation,and controls fluid,electrolyte,and acid-base balance.

The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the __________,whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by the __________.

The right shoulder is __________ and __________ to the umbilical region.

The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the __________.

The __________ system provides protection,water retention,thermoregulation,and vitamin D production.

The __________ part of the small intestine is the part closest to the stomach.

When the abdomen is divided into nine regions,the most superior horizontal line is called the midclavicular line.

The ______ wraps around the stomach,small intestine,and large intestine.

The abdominopelvic cavity contains a moist serous membrane called the __________.

The cut of a guillotine is an example of a section done in the midsagittal plane.

The sternum (breastbone)is __________ to the vertebral column.

The image of a typical chest X-ray shows a __________ view of the thoracic region.

The superolateral regions of the abdomen are called the _________ regions.

The cranial cavity contains the brain.

The lumbar vertebrae are __________ to the thoracic vertebrae.