Anatomy and Physiology ch1-3 Homework

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What are two different ways the abdominal region of the body can be divided?

4 Quadrants or 9 regions

What is a serous membrane?

A double layered membrane that contains fluid between the two layers

The lungs are housed in which of the following anatomical regions?

Axial

What are the two major anatomical regions of the body?

Axial and appendicular

Relating to or affecting two sides(Anatomical Region)

Bilateral

Which organs are associated with dorsal cavity?

Brain and spinal cord

Bryan has a blister on the surface of his palm from raking the leaves. Which set of anatomical terms correctly describes Bryan's blister?

Bryan has a superficial blister on the palmar surface of his palm in the appendicular region.

The dorsal cavity can be subdivided into two cavities?

Cranial and vertebral cavities

front of the elbow (anatomical term of direction)

Cubital Region

Which of the anatomical terms of direction describes the relation of the hypodermis to the epidermis?

Deep

What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the ankle in relation to the knee?

Distal

`Which of the following organs are housed in the mediastinum?

Esophagus

How does a frontal or coronal plane separate the body?

Front from back

Separating the front and back half of the body is achieved by what anatomical plane?

Frontal

Which of the following terms describe an anatomical plane that separates the body front and back?

Frontal or coronal

Which of the following statements regarding homeostasis is false?

If the body detects a charge beyond its normal homeostasis range(either too high or too low) and its works to reach its homeostasis range by reversing the direction of movement, that is positive feedback.

`Where is the Diaphragm in relation to the lungs?

Inferior

Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

Liver

The Dorsal cavity houses all of the following organs except?

Lungs

Which of the following statements is an example of the body's ability to maintain homeostasis?`

Mary had a physical and was pleased to hear that her blood pressure within the normal range.

If the plane is exactly down the midline of the body, this is called___.

Midsagittal

If a person sustained cervical dislocation in an accident, what region of his/her body was affected?

Neck

The thoracic cavity houses all of the following except one?

Peritoneum

Which of the followings anatomical terms of direction refer to the dorsal side of the body?

Posterior

A patient lying on his/her ventral or anterior surface, face down would be in what position?

Prone

Anterior Surface facing down

Prone

Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing down?

Prone

Closer to the connection to the body refers to which of the following anatomical terms of direction?

Proximal

How does a sagittal plane separate the body?

Right from left

separates right from left (Anatomical Region)

Sagittal

Which of the anatomical terms of direction describes the diaphragms relation to the stomach?

Superior

In the standard anatomical position, the palms are in what position?

Supine

Which anatomical term of position describes the anterior surface facing up?

Supine

What is considered standard anatomical position?

The body is upright, the legs are closer together, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing forward.

What is the mediastinum?

The space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major vessels.

The Femoral Region refers to which part of the body?

Thighs

Which of the following set of anatomical cavities has an organ that serves as well a wall between the two?

Thoracic and abdominopelvic

Which of the following terms describes an anatomical plane that separates the body top from bottom?

Transverse

Separates top from bottom; commonly called a cross section (Anatomical term of direction)

Transverse (or horizontal)

In which of the following regions of the abdomen is the navel located?

Umbilical

The Posterior patellar region refers to which part of the body?

back of the knee

What is homeostasis?

the ability to maintain a steady internal environment

How does a transverse plane separate the body?

top from bottom


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