Deck 1: A First Look at Anatomy

Question 1

The man known as the "Reformer of Anatomy" was

A)Vesalius.
B)Galen.
C)Herophilus.
D)Aristotle.
E)Watson.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

At what level of organization is a tooth?

A)Tissue level
B)Cell level
C)Organ level
D)System level
E)Atomic level

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The basic vocabulary used in anatomy is primarily derived from

A)Greek.
B)Hebrew.
C)Latin.
D)German.
E)Greek and Latin.

Answer 3

Greek and Latin.

Question 4

The scientific discipline that studies the function of body structures is

A)anatomy.
B)physiology.
C)astronomy.
D)anthropology.
E)archeology.

Question 5

One of the characteristics of living things is ___________,which causes changes in structures,processes,or traits that increase expected long-term reproductive success.

A)adaptation
B)homeostasis
C)regulation
D)responsiveness
E)development

Question 6

The anatomic changes that result from disease are studied under

A)pathologic anatomy.
B)systemic anatomy.
C)histology.
D)surgical anatomy.
E)developmental anatomy.

Question 7

The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the _____________ system.

A)urinary
B)respiratory
C)cardiovascular
D)endocrine
E)nervous

Question 8

Gross anatomy refers to the study of

A)cells.
B)structures formed by cells.
C)structures not visible to the unaided eye.
D)structures visible to the unaided eye.
E)nasal secretions.

Question 9

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

A)respiratory
B)muscular
C)integumentary
D)urinary
E)nervous

Question 10

The body system that provides support and protection as well as being a site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis)is the ____________ system.

A)skeletal
B)muscular
C)cardiovascular
D)respiratory
E)lymphatic

Question 11

The word _____ implies an imaginary flat surface passing through the body.

A)section
B)plane
C)direction
D)tangent
E)figure

Question 12

Molecules are formed from two or more

A)electrons.
B)organs.
C)atoms.
D)tissues.
E)systems.

Question 13

The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is

A)an organ.
B)an individual.
C)tissue.
D)a cell.
E)a system.

Question 14

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

A)Galen.
B)Vesalius.
C)Pelops.
D)Leonardo da Vinci.
E)Herophilus.

Question 15

The term that refers to the ability of organisms to respond to a stimulus is

A)responsiveness.
B)reproduction.
C)metabolism.
D)development.
E)organization.

Question 16

Anatomy is the study of

A)stars.
B)function.
C)mathematical symmetry.
D)structure.
E)word histories.

Question 17

A plane that passes through the structure at an angle is called

A)frontal.
B)coronal.
C)oblique.
D)sagittal.
E)transverse.

Question 18

Which level consists of related organs that work to achieve a common function?

A)Organ system level
B)Cellular level
C)Tissue level
D)Chemical level
E)Organ level

Question 19

Which describes the anatomic position?

A)The body is upright.
B)Palms are facing forward.
C)Thumbs point away from the body.
D)Feet are flat on the floor.
E)All of these apply.

Question 20

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called

A)metabolism.
B)homeostasis.
C)reproduction.
D)responsiveness.
E)development.

Question 21

The axillary region is ______ to the pectoral region.

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

Question 22

The posterior aspect of the body has _____ enclosed cavities.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 23

The anatomic term for the foot is

A)pubic.
B)patellar.
C)pes.
D)popliteal.
E)acromial.

Question 24

A _______ plane cuts perpendicularly along the long axis of the body or organ.

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

Question 25

The term "hallux" refers to the

A)little finger.
B)thumb.
C)great toe.
D)lateral-most toe.
E)middle digit.

Question 26

The primary function of serous fluid appears to be

A)to minimize friction.
B)a stabilizing force.
C)insulation.
D)energy storage.
E)to provide an attachment surface.

Question 27

The anatomic term for the cheek is

A)buccal.
B)pelvic.
C)cervical.
D)crural.
E)sacral.

Question 28

The anatomic term for the calf is

A)crural.
B)popliteal.
C)tarsal.
D)carpal.
E)sural.

Question 29

The best term for referring to the rear or tail end is

A)caudal.
B)cephalic.
C)inferior.
D)superior.
E)lateral.

Question 30

The anatomic term for the wrist region is

A)tarsal.
B)carpal.
C)digital.
D)olecranal.
E)perineal.

Question 31

The directional term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

A)inferior.
B)superior.
C)medial.
D)lateral.
E)caudal.

Question 32

The anatomic term for the hip region is

A)sternal.
B)coxal.
C)dorsal.
D)crural.
E)sural.

Question 33

The best view of the popliteal region is seen from the

A)anterior.
B)lateral.
C)superior.
D)inferior.
E)posterior.

Question 34

The head,neck,and trunk make up the ______ region of the body.

A)appendicular
B)axial
C)cephalic
D)caudal
E)thoracic

Question 35

The directional term that means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk" is

A)distal.
B)proximal.
C)medial.
D)cephalic.
E)dorsal.

Question 36

The cranial cavity houses the

A)eyeball.
B)ear canals.
C)brain.
D)spinal cord.
E)nasal structures.

Question 37

The bones of the vertebral column form a cavity called the

A)nervous system passageway.
B)abdominal cavity.
C)spinal cavity.
D)vertebral canal.
E)None of the choices is correct.

Question 38

One can best see the dorsum of the manus from a/n ______ view.

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

Question 39

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

A)posterior.
B)caudal.
C)cephalic.
D)anterior.
E)proximal.

Question 40

Which best defines "superficial"?

A)On the inside
B)On the outside
C)Toward the end of an appendage
D)Close to the attachment of the appendage to the trunk
E)At the head end

Question 41

A piercing in the umbilical region would be found on the

A)curve of the ear.
B)lip.
C)ear lobe.
D)navel.
E)eyebrow.

Question 42

The moist,two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

A)peritoneum.
B)diaphragm.
C)synovium.
D)pleura.
E)pericardium.

Question 43

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

A)midsagittal
B)superior
C)inferior
D)frontal
E)posterior

Question 44

A digit may refer to

A)a finger.
B)the nose.
C)a toe.
D)the entire arm.
E)a finger or toe.

Question 45

Which is not found in the mediastinum?

A)Heart
B)Pancreas
C)Thymus
D)Trachea
E)Esophagus

Question 46

Of the abdominopelvic regions,the one that is the superior of the middle column is called the

A)lumbar.
B)umbilical.
C)epigastric.
D)hypogastric.
E)hypochondriac.

Question 47

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

A)umbilical
B)right lumbar
C)right hypochondriac
D)left hypochondriac
E)hypogastric

Question 48

Which abdominopelvic regions have both a right and left side?

A)Lumbar and iliac
B)Hypogastric and hypochondriac
C)Hypochondriac,lumbar,and hypogastric
D)Iliac and hypochondriac
E)Lumbar,iliac,and hypochondriac

Question 49

Anatomy means

A)to work out.
B)to discover the unknown.
C)to cut up.
D)to draw pictures.
E)to solve problems.

Question 50

Lateral to the umbilical abdominopelvic region are the _____ regions.

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

Question 51

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

A)6
B)15
C)8
D)9
E)18

Question 52

Which is a physiological description rather than an anatomical one?

A)The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily.
B)The walls of blood capillaries are composed of a thin epithelium.
C)The muscles of the thigh are composed of skeletal muscle tissue.
D)There are fenestrations (openings)between the epithelial cells in capillary walls.
E)The esophageal wall includes a middle layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

Question 53

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

A)abdominal region.
B)thoracic region.
C)axial region.
D)appendicular region.
E)antebrachial region.

Question 54

An inguinal hernia is in the region of the

A)loin.
B)groin.
C)calf.
D)thigh.
E)shoulder.

Question 55

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region?

A)Hypogastric
B)Right lumbar
C)Umbilical
D)Left iliac
E)Left lumbar

Question 56

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the

A)pleural cavity.
B)pericardial cavity.
C)mediastinum.
D)peritoneal cavity.
E)pericardium.

Question 57

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the

A)jaw.
B)ear.
C)nose.
D)knee.
E)shoulder.

Question 58

Pollex refers to the

A)eyebrow.
B)thumb.
C)great toe.
D)little finger.
E)kneecap.

Question 59

Which serous membrane covers the external surface of an organ?

A)The parietal layer
B)The visceral layer
C)The muscle layer
D)The dorsal layer
E)The ventral layer

Question 60

The pericardium is a two-layered serous membrane that

A)encloses the heart.
B)encloses the kidney.
C)encloses a lung.
D)provides lubrication for the knee.
E)covers the small intestine.

Question 61

Which branch of anatomy specifically examines developmental changes prior to birth?

A)Developmental anatomy
B)Regional anatomy
C)Embryology
D)Systemic anatomy
E)Pathologic anatomy

Question 62

Which branch of microscopic anatomy is the study of tissues?

A)Histology
B)Cytology
C)Embryology
D)Developmental anatomy
E)Surgical anatomy

Question 63

This figure shows an anterior view of a human in the anatomic position.What region does number 1 indicate?

A)Crural
B)Femoral
C)Brachial
D)Sural
E)Tarsal

Question 64

The life characteristic of reproduction may be interpreted at both the cellular and organismal levels.

Question 65

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

Question 66

These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities.What does number 5 indicate?

A)Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
B)Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
C)Right hypochondriac region
D)Left hypochondriac region
E)Right lower quadrant (RLQ)

Question 67

A bone is an organ.

Question 68

______ anatomy examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them.

A)Regional
B)Surface
C)Radiographic
D)Surgical
E)Systemic

Question 69

The abdominopelvic quadrants are formed by passing one horizontal and one vertical line through the

A)patellar region.
B)umbilicus.
C)antebrachial region.
D)gluteal region.
E)crural region.

Question 70

These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities.Which number indicates the left iliac region?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 71

This figure shows an anterior view of a human in the anatomic position.What region does number 2 indicate?

A)Carpal
B)Coxal
C)Antecubital
D)Sacral
E)Axillary

Question 72

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

Question 73

This figure shows a frontal view of a human.What does number 2 indicate?

A)Pelvic cavity
B)Pleural cavity
C)Mediastinum
D)Abdominal cavity
E)Cranial cavity

Question 74

This figure shows a frontal view of a human.What does number 1 indicate?

A)Mediastinum
B)Pelvic cavity
C)Thoracic cavity
D)Pleural cavity
E)Pericardial cavity

Question 75

Fortunately for science,there is but one single property that defines life.

Question 76

This figure shows an anterior view of a human in the anatomic position.Which number indicates the inguinal region?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 77

These figures show a frontal view of the abdominopelvic cavities.Which number indicates the epigastric region?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 78

Organs contain two or more tissues that work together to perform specific,complex functions.

Question 79

This figure shows a frontal view of a human.What does number 5 indicate?

A)Abdominal cavity
B)Pelvic cavity
C)Pleural cavity
D)Pericardial cavity
E)Mediastinum

Question 80

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