Deck 2: Body Organization, Membranes, and Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following structures separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

A) Diaphragm
B) Stomach
C) Spleen
D) Liver
E) Pleura

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Concerning the abdominopelvic regions, the ________ regions lie directly superior to the lumbar regions.

A) hypochondriac
B) hypogastric
C) epigastric
D) umbilical
E) iliac

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following body cavities contain(s) cerebrospinal fluid?

A) Thoracic cavity
B) Cranial cavity and vertebral canal
C) Pelvic cavity
D) Thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
E) Anterior body cavity

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A ________ plane (section) divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

A) sagittal
B) transverse
C) horizontal
D) coronal
E) paramedian

Question 5

A person in anatomical position is standing up straight, facing forward, with arms at the sides, and palms facing backward.

Question 6

In directional terminology, the knee is ________ to the foot.

A) caudal
B) posterior
C) distal
D) medial
E) proximal

Question 7

In the double-layered serous membranes of the anterior body cavity, the inner layer, which covers the surface of each organ, is called the ________ layer.

A) parietal
B) endothelial
C) visceral
D) endosteal
E) retroperitoneal

Question 8

The anatomical term for the shoulder is the ________ region.

A) acromial
B) sternal
C) mental
D) buccal
E) pectoral

Question 9

If your classmate asked you to point to your digital region, where would you point?

A) To your arm
B) To your ankle
C) To your fingers or toes
D) To your thigh
E) To your abdomen

Question 10

The anterior body cavity consists of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

Question 11

All of the following regions are visible on the anterior view of the body, except the ________ region.

A) antecubital
B) sacral
C) tarsal
D) axillary
E) crural

Question 12

The eye is further from the midline of the body than the nose; therefore, the eye is ________ to the nose.

A) medial
B) proximal
C) lateral
D) distal
E) caudal

Question 13

All of the following are components of the lymphatic system, except the ________.

A) thymus
B) pineal gland
C) spleen
D) lymph nodes
E) lymphatic vessels

Question 14

The liver is located in the thoracic cavity.

Question 15

A transverse plane can also be called a horizontal plane.

Question 16

The inguinal region is found in the ________ area.

A) anterior knee
B) shoulder
C) forearm
D) groin
E) hip

Question 17

Which of the following regional terms refers to the back of the knee?

A) Popliteal
B) Cubital
C) Perineal
D) Sural
E) Crural

Question 18

Which of the following is the function of the endocrine system?

A) To remove wastes and liquids from the body
B) To detect changes in the body, and stimulate glands and muscles
C) To return excess tissue fluid to the blood
D) To secrete hormones
E) To protect internal tissues

Question 19

The double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the organs of the abdominopelvic cavity is called the pericardium.

Question 20

In directional terminology, the opposite of posterior is anterior.