Deck 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

The visceral pleura is ________ to the parietal pleura.

A)superficial
B)lateral
C)proximal
D)deep

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The ________ body plane of section divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

A)oblique
B)transverse
C)sagittal
D)frontal

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The pubic region is ________ to the iliac region.

A)medial
B)superior
C)proximal
D)lateral

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The ________ body plane of section divides the body into right and left parts.

A)frontal
B)transverse
C)oblique
D)sagittal

Question 5

The sagittal plane divides the body into ________.

A)proximal and distal parts
B)right and left parts
C)superior and inferior parts
D)anterior and posterior parts

Question 6

The heart is ________ to the ribs.

A)anterior
B)deep
C)superficial
D)lateral

Question 7

The patellar region is located ________.

A)on the anterior knee
B)on the posterior of the head
C)superior to the pubic region
D)inferior to the sural region

Question 8

The epigastric region is ________ to the umbilical region.

A)medial
B)superior
C)proximal
D)lateral

Question 9

The lungs are ________ to the heart.

A)superior
B)lateral
C)medial
D)anterior

Question 10

In anatomical position, the palm is oriented ________.

A)lateral
B)anterior
C)dorsal
D)posterior

Question 11

Which is the better example of the term inferior?

A)The position of the eyes compared to the eyebrows
B)The position of the elbow compared to the wrist
C)The position of the heart compared to the lungs
D)The position of the sternum compared to the lungs

Question 12

The sternum is ________ to the pelvis.

A)lateral
B)inferior
C)distal
D)superior

Question 13

Which serous membrane lines the thoracic cavity and covers only the lung?

A)Pericardium
B)Parietal
C)Pleura
D)Peritoneum

Question 14

Which region is only visible on the posterior/dorsal body surface?

A)Frontal
B)Popliteal
C)Femoral
D)Antecubital

Question 15

The pleural body cavity is located within the ________ body cavity.

A)ventral
B)dorsal
C)synovial
D)peritoneal

Question 16

The dorsal body cavity includes the ________ cavity.

A)mediastinum
B)pleural
C)pelvic
D)cranial

Question 17

The thigh is ________ to the knee.

A)distal
B)inferior
C)anterior
D)proximal

Question 18

The outermost lining of the serous membrane surrounding the lungs is called ________.

A)visceral pleura
B)visceral peritoneum
C)visceral pericardium
D)parietal pleura

Question 19

The ________ body plane of section divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

A)frontal
B)sagittal
C)oblique
D)transverse

Question 20

Which is the better example of the term medial?

A)The position of the eyes compared to the ears
B)The position of the ears compared to the eyes
C)The position of the eyes compared to the chin
D)The position of the eyes compared to the eyebrows

Question 21

In anatomical position, the thumbs are in what position in relationship to the hand?

A)Superior
B)Lateral
C)Medial
D)Proximal

Question 22

The gallbladder is located in the ________ body cavity.

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

Question 23

You are caring for a patient who has just had open heart surgery. He or she has an incision running straight down the thoracic region so that the surgeon could access the heart. What plane did the surgeon cut along?

A)Frontal plane
B)Sagittal plane
C)Transverse plane
D)Coronal plane

Question 24

Which plane of section is being demonstrated in figure (b)?

A)Sagittal
B)Frontal
C)Oblique
D)Transverse

Question 25

Which of the following would be the best recording of a patient intake of someone with a laceration on the front of their right forearm?

A)A laceration on the medial antebrachial region.
B)A laceration on the anterior antebrachial region.
C)A laceration on the anterior brachial region
D)A laceration on the posterior antebrachial region.

Question 26

Patient RX has been stabbed in the anterior, medial region of the right femoral region. What is the best description to tell the patient's family where the injury was located?

A)Front mid-region of the right thigh
B)Front side of the chest about half way down
C)Back mid-region of the right calf
D)Outer left side of the right thigh

Question 27

Which organ is found in the left hypochondriac region of the abdominopelvic cavity?

A)Rectum
B)Urinary bladder
C)Spleen
D)Gallbladder

Question 28

An X-ray shows a bullet located in a patient's right lung. Therefore, it ________.

A)is located medially to a bullet lodged in the heart
B)has penetrated the visceral peritoneum
C)is located in the ventral body cavity
D)is located in the vertebral body cavity

Question 29

In this figure, the plane of section divides the brain into ________ parts.

A)proximal and distal
B)superior and inferior
C)medial and lateral
D)anterior and posterior

Question 30

Where do most people have blood taken when they donate blood?

A)Brachial region
B)Antecubital region
C)Antebrachial region
D)Cubital region

Question 31

Another term for the ankle is the ________.

A)tarsal region
B)crural region
C)carpal region
D)sural region

Question 32

Which organ is found in the hypogastric region of the abdominopelvic cavity?

A)Spleen
B)Urinary bladder
C)Stomach
D)Gallbladder

Question 33

What is another term for the armpit?

A)Axillary region
B)Sural region
C)Crural region
D)Antecubital region

Question 34

Your roommate returns from the doctor with a diagnosis of "plantar warts." What part of her body is affected?

A)Mouth
B)Sole of the foot
C)Palm of the hand
D)Genitals

Question 35

In this figure, the plane of section divides the brain into ________ parts.

A)anterior and posterior
B)superior and inferior
C)medial and lateral
D)proximal and distal

Question 36

The rectum is located in the ________ body cavity.

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

Question 37

The spinal cord is located in the ________ body cavity.

A)mediastinum
B)cranial
C)thoracic
D)dorsal

Question 38

Patient JT has been stabbed in the anterior spleen. Which phrase best describes the wound location?

A)Inferior to the rib cage
B)Medial to sternum
C)In the right lower quadrant
D)Superior to the right inguinal region

Question 39

The eye is located in the ________ body cavity.

A)cranial
B)synovial
C)thoracic
D)orbital

Question 40

Which plane of section is being demonstrated in figure (a)?

A)Sagittal
B)Oblique
C)Frontal
D)Transverse