Deck 30: General Orientation to Human Anatomy

Question 1

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

A)dorsal
B)ventral
C)proximal
D)distal
E)medial

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A)superior; lateral
B)superior; medial
C)inferior; lateral
D)inferior; medial
E)posterior; lateral

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

A)anterior
B)posterior
C)superior
D)inferior
E)medial

Question 5

The __________ cavity is inferior to the _____________ cavity.

A)cranial; thoracic
B)thoracic; abdominopelvic
C)pericardial; pleural
D)thoracic; peritoneal
E)thoracic; cranial

Question 6

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

A)carpal; manual
B)femoral; crural
C)antebrachial; brachial
D)tarsal; crural
E)brachial; femoral

Question 7

The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.

Question 8

The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.

Question 9

The frontal plane passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into equal right and left portions.

Question 10

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

Question 11

Which one of the following is not in the correct anatomical position?

A)Arms at sides
B)Standing upright
C)Face and eyes facing forward
D)Feet flat on the floor
E)Palms facing hips

Question 12

The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the __________ plane.

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

Question 13

The heart occupies a space called the pericardial cavity between the parietal and visceral pericardium.

Question 14

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

Question 15

The appendicular region consists of the head,neck and trunk.

Question 16

The most superior segment of the upper limb is called the __________.

A)digits
B)manual region
C)carpal region
D)antebrachial region
E)brachial region

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

The ___________ is an organ directly associated with the _________ and __________ systems.

A)stomach; digestive; reproductive
B)pancreas; digestive; endocrine
C)small intestine; digestive; integumentary
D)testis; male reproductive; urinary
E)ovary; female reproductive; lymphatic

Question 19

The interscapular region is __________ to the scapular region.

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

Question 20

The cranial cavity contains the brain.

Question 21

The __________ cavity contains the lungs,which are enfolded in the __________.

A)thoracic; pleurae
B)thoracic; pericardium
C)thoracic; peritoneum
D)abdominopelvic; peritoneum
E)abdominopelvic; pleurae

Question 22

The trachea is __________ to the esophagus.

A)superior
B)dorsal
C)anterior
D)posterior
E)inferior

Question 23

The left and right portions of the thoracic cavity are divided by the _________.

A)mediastinum
B)diaphragm
C)serous membrane
D)meninges
E)peritoneum

Question 24

In the appendicular region,the wrist is called the _________ region,and the ankle is called the ___________ region.

A)manual; pedal
B)brachial; crural
C)crural; antebrachial
D)carpal; tarsal
E)metacarpal; metatarsal

Question 25

The thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity are each lined with ___________.

A)an endothelium
B)the pericardium
C)the meninges
D)a serous membrane
E)a mucous membrane

Question 26

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

A)mesothelium; endothelium
B)parietal pericardium; visceral pericardium
C)visceral pleura; parietal pleura
D)parietal pleura; visceral pleura
E)visceral peritoneum; parietal peritoneum

Question 27

The urinary bladder is located in the __________ region.

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

Question 28

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

A)superior; superior
B)anterior; superior
C)posterior; dorsal
D)ventral; distal
E)anterior; posterior

Question 29

The continuation of the peritoneum that binds the small intestine and suspends it from the abdominal wall is called the __________.

A)greater omentum
B)mesentery
C)mesocolon
D)lesser omentum
E)mediastinum

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

The heart is in the __________ cavity and is covered by the __________.

A)thoracic; pleura
B)thoracic; pericardium
C)pericardial; pleura
D)pericardial; peritoneum
E)cranial; meninges

Question 32

The lumbar vertebrae are __________ to the thoracic vertebrae.

A)anterior
B)superior
C)cephalic
D)posterior
E)inferior

Question 33

The kidneys,ureters,adrenal glands,aorta,and inferior vena cava are all __________.

A)located within the peritoneal cavity
B)retroperitoneal
C)inside the visceral peritoneum
D)within the pelvic cavity
E)located within the thoracic cavity

Question 34

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

A)epigastric
B)inguinal
C)hypochondriac
D)hypogastric
E)lateral abdominal

Question 35

The brain and spinal cord are protected by the _________.

A)pleura
B)pericardium
C)peritoneum
D)serosa
E)meninges

Question 36

The spine encloses the __________.

A)thoracic cavity
B)abdominal cavity
C)pelvic cavity
D)vertebral canal
E)cranial cavity

Question 37

Most of the stomach is located in the _________ of the abdomen.

A)right upper quadrant (RUQ)
B)right lower quadrant (RLQ)
C)left upper quadrant (LUQ)
D)left lower quadrant (LLQ)
E)left middle quadrant (LMQ)

Question 38

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

A)peritoneum
B)pleura
C)pericardium
D)mediastinum
E)meninges

Question 39

The fatty membrane that hangs like an apron from the inferolateral margin of the stomach and overlies the small intestine is called the __________.

A)greater omentum
B)mesentery
C)mesocolon
D)lesser omentum
E)mediastinum

Question 40

The visceral pericardium is __________ to the parietal pericardium.

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

The __________ system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.

A)digestive
B)urinary
C)reproductive
D)circulatory
E)lymphatic

Question 43

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

A)head injury
B)heart attack
C)ruptured appendix
D)punctured lung
E)verterbral fracture

Question 44

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

A)urinary
B)respiratory
C)digestive
D)muscular
E)circulatory

Question 45

The __________ system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the air,whereas the __________ system transports oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

A)respiratory; urinary
B)circulatory; digestive
C)respiratory; digestive
D)circulatory; urinary
E)respiratory; circulatory

Question 46

The __________ system stores 99% of your calcium and is critical for blood cell formation.

A)circulatory
B)skeletal
C)excretory
D)muscular
E)endocrine

Question 47

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

A)peritonitis
B)pericarditis
C)pleuritis
D)meningitis
E)arthritis

Question 48

The thymus,spleen,and tonsils are principal organs of the __________ system.

A)endocrine
B)respiratory
C)lymphatic
D)circulatory
E)muscular

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

The __________ and __________ systems control and coordinate the 50 trillion cells in a human.

A)muscular; nervous
B)circulatory; lymphatic
C)endocrine; nervous
D)circulatory; endocrine
E)muscular; skeletal