Exam 1: A First Look at Anatomy

The early anatomist known as the "Prince of Physicians" was

The scientific discipline that studies the function of body structures is

With a specimen in the anatomic position,you can best see the mediastinum with a _____ view.

The cell is the smallest living portion of the human body.

Which serous membrane covers the external surface of an organ?

The directional term that means "in back of or toward the back surface" is

The anatomic term for the hip region is

The anatomic position allows all observers to have a common point of reference.

The hypogastric region is located ______ to the right iliac region.

Surgical anatomy refers to the study of anatomic landmarks used before and after surgery.

The limbs of the body are attached to the axis and make up the

The fact that the structures of cells vary widely reflects the specializations needed for their different functions.

The abdominopelvic cavity is commonly divided into _____smaller imaginary compartments or regions.

The anatomic term for the calf is

A piercing in the umbilical region would be found on the

The chest is superior to the head.

The gall bladder is typically found in the _____region of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Which best defines "superficial"?

The system responsible for providing protection,regulating body temperature,and being the site of cutaneous receptors is the ____________ system.

The urinary system filters the blood,concentrates waste products,and removes waste products from the body.