Deck 1: Body Organization and Terminology

Question 1

The anatomical term superficial means ________.

A) farther from the surface
B) closer to the surface
C) closer to the trunk
D) farther from the trunk

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The liver,gallbladder,and portions of the large and small intestines are found in the ________.

A) upper right quadrant
B) lower right quadrant
C) upper left quadrant
D) lower left quadrant

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The lungs,trachea,and nasal passages are part of the ________ system.

A) skeletal
B) cardiovascular
C) integumentary
D) respiratory

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The ________ system defends against disease and infection.

A) muscular
B) lymphatic
C) skeletal
D) integumentary

Question 5

________ serous membranes line the walls of cavities,whereas ________ serous membranes cover the surfaces of internal organs.

A) Parietal; visceral
B) Visceral; parietal
C) Pericardial; peritoneal
D) Pleural; visceral

Question 6

This system provides nutrients for cells in all tissues and organ systems.

A) muscular
B) respiratory
C) digestive
D) nervous

Question 7

The anatomical term superior means ________.

A) closer to the back
B) closer to the feet
C) closer to the head
D) closer to the front

Question 8

Transverse (horizontal)planes divide the body into ________.

A) anterior and posterior portions
B) superior and inferior portions
C) equal left and right portions
D) left and right portions

Question 9

The heart is contained within the ________ cavity,whereas the lungs are in the ________ cavities.

A) thoracic; pericardial
B) mediastinum; pleural
C) pericardial; pleural
D) peritoneal; pleural

Question 10

The cervical region is commonly referred to as the ________.

A) neck
B) hand
C) shoulder
D) arm

Question 11

The brain and spinal cord are contained within the ________ body cavity.

A) pelvic
B) thoracic
C) dorsal
D) ventral

Question 12

The muscles are ________ to the skin.

A) posterior
B) deep
C) superficial
D) medial

Question 13

The ventral cavity consists of the ________ and ________ cavities.

A) abdominal; pelvic
B) mediastinum; pleural
C) thoracic; abdominopelvic
D) cranial; vertebral

Question 14

As compared to a midsagittal plane,a parasagittal plane divides the body into ________.

A) unequal left and right portions
B) anterior and posterior portions
C) equal left and right portions
D) superior and inferior portions

Question 15

The knee is ________ to the ankle.

A) proximal
B) ipsilateral
C) distal
D) lateral

Question 16

Your roommate says that he is experiencing sharp pains in the upper left quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.Organs involved could include the ________.

A) stomach and spleen
B) appendix and liver
C) liver and gallbladder
D) appendix and urinary bladder

Question 17

The nose is ________ to the chin.

A) intermediate
B) superior
C) inferior
D) posterior

Question 18

The ________ system is responsible for processing food and the absorption of nutrients,minerals,vitamins,and water.

A) digestive
B) cardiovascular
C) urinary
D) integumentary

Question 19

________ is a structure that contains at least two types of tissue and carries out a specific function.

A) An organism
B) An organ system
C) A cell
D) An organ

Question 20

An anatomy instructor tells a student that the muscle the student is looking for is in the brachial region.The student should examine which portion of the anatomical model?

A) calf
B) thigh
C) forearm
D) arm