NBE FUNERAL SCIENCE ANATOMY

Visceral

(adj) obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation; felt in one's inner organs; (n) viscera: internal body organs; CF. eviscerate

Inferior vena cava

The renal veins are tributaries to the:

Face

The retromandibular vein is a vein of the

Is a tributary to the right brachiocephalic vein

The right lymph duct

Angiology

The study of the circulatory system is also known as:

Neurology

The study of the nervous system is called:

axial and appendicular

The two divisions of the skeleton are:

Sphenoid bone

This single bone is considered a cranial bone. It articulates with every other cranial bone. It also articulates with the zygomatic, vomer, maxillary, and palatine bones. It has many important landmarks including: the greater and lesser wings, the sinuses, the sella turcica, and the pterygoid processes. It also has a number of significant foramina including,: rotundum, ovale, the optic canal, the superior orbital fissure, as well as others.

Radial

What artery might you raise to inject the upper extremity below the cubital fossa ?

Pelvic

What cavity would the tip of the trocar be placed into in order to aspirate the urinary bladder ?

Portal system

When blood flows through two consecutive capillary networks before returning to the heart such as in the hypothalamus-anterior pituitary, the kidneys, and in the liver, what is this called?

urinary bladder

Which of the following is a hollow organ situated in the pelvic cavity posterior to the symphysis pubis ?

Sartorius

Which of the following muscles is found in the lower extremity ?

alimentary canal

Which one of the following is a term used to refer to the digestive tract ?

Fossa

a concavity in a bone (especially an anatomical depression).

Cadaver

a dead body, esp. a human body to be dissected

linear guide

a line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper lying structure

Temporal bone

a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear; the auditory ossicles are contained within the:

Anterior cerebral artery

branch off internal carotid artery that supplies the medial portion of the frontal and parietal lobes, L and R are connected by the anterior communicating artery as part of circle of willis

Maxillary artery

either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face

Esophageal arteries

emerge from the anterior wall of the descending thoracic aorta and supply the esophagus

Axial

fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body, includes the head, neck, and trunk.

Transverse plane

horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions

Coronal plane

imaginary line passing through the body from head to feet that divides the body into front and back portions; at right angles to the mid-sagittal plane

Superficial

involving a surface only; a location close to the surface of the body or a body part

Great Saphenous vein

largest vein in the leg and often becomes varicose due to gravity and standing for long periods of time; A vein that arises from the dorsal venous network of the foot

Mandible

lower jawbone; largest and strongest bone of the face; NOT a cranial bone

Anterior

of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body

nails

protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each toe and finger; derivatives of the integumentary system

Inferior vena cava

receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart

Abdominal

region between the thorax and pelvis.

Ventricles diastole

relaxed and therefore can become filled with blood as the atria contract.

Physiology

science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs

Venules

small veins that do not have three tunics but instead have only an endothelium, a basement membrane, and a few smooth muscle cells

Anatomy

study of body structure

Radial Artery

supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand; supplies the muscles of the skin, hands and fingers, wrist, elbow and forearm; The pulse is usually taken in the:

Reproductive

testes, ovaries, and the associated accessory organs. It forms new individuals to provide the continuation of the human species; A term that identifies one of the body systems is:

Protoplasm

the basic substance of all life (cell composition) is:

Basilar Artery

the basilar artery and the two internal carotid arteries anastomose to form the Circle of Willis, which serves as the major blood supplier to the brain; An unpaired artery

Torso

the body excluding the head and neck and limbs

Zoology

the branch of biology that studies animals

Histology

the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues

histology

the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues; the study of human body with the aid of a microscope is called:

Angiology

the branch of medical science that studies the blood and lymph vessels and their disorders; The study of the vascular system

Internal Carotid Artery

the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head. Branches in to the anterior cerebral artery and middle cerebral artery other minor branches: the ophthalamic artery, posterior communicating artery, anterior choroidal artery; Involved in the make up of the Circle of Willis

Cardiac cycle

the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next

Atrial systole

the contraction of both right and left atria, lasting for 0.1 sec

Ulna

the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm; The olecranon process is located on the:

Aorta

the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries

Descending thoracic aorta

the part of the aorta that runs from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm, gives off numerous branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the chest.

Cranium

the part of the skull that encloses the brain

Ascending aorta

the portion of the aorta that emerges from the left ventricle posterior to the pulmonary trunk. Contains the aortic valve. Gives off two coronary artery branches that supply the myocardium. Arches to form the aortic arch.

Ascending aorta

the portion of the aorta that emerges from the left ventricle posterior to the pulmonary trunk. Contains the aortic valve. Gives off two coronary artery branches that supply the myocardium. Arches to form the aortic arch: 2 to 2.5 inches long

Capillaries

the smallest blood vessels which connect the smallest arteries with the smallest veins. Nourishment and fluid noramlly trapped in thick walled arteries and veins can easily pass through the delicate walls of these; Most of the blood volume of the body, at any given time, will be found in the;

Osteology

the study of the bones and the disorders and diseases of the skeletal system

Gross anatomy

the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope

Vomer

thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum

Epithelial

tissue covers internal and external surfaces of body

Maxilla

upper jaw bone

Tricuspid valve

valve with three cusps, located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. closes when the right ventricle contracts, allowing blood flow into the lungs and prevent backflow into the right atrium

Ulnar Artery

• Gives rise to ulnar recurrent arteries (anastomoses around elbow) • Gives rise to common interosseous artery • Travels with ulnar nerve along medial aspect of forearm • Courses superficial to flexor retinaculum with ulnar nerve (can palpate ulnar pulse here) • Gives rise to superficial palmar arch which provides primary blood supply to the common and proper digital arteries • Anastomoses with the radial artery via the superficial and deep palmar arches

Femoral Artery

• Primary source of blood to lower extremity • Continuation of external iliac artery (change names at inguinal ligament) • Femoral pulse can be felt just inferior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament, with patient in supine position. Compression at this location will stop blood flow through the femoral artery. • Supplies anterior and medial compartments of thigh; The artery that is transmitted through the adductor canal is the:

Brachiocephalic artery

1. 1st and largest branch of Aortic Arch 2. Found only on the right side. 3. There is only ONE brachiocephalic artery 4. Has 2 Branches (Right Common Carotid Artery, Right Subclavian Artery)

Cystic artery

1. one of three branches of the hepatic artery proper 2. usually arises from the right hepatic artery 3. supplies the gall bladder (ligated in gall bladder removal)

Heterocrine

Glands which carry out both endocrine and exocrine functions are referred to as:

Medial

In relation to the lungs, the heart lies:

lower neck area

Lymph is returned to the blood circulation in the

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that transport oxygen

external and internal

Respiration is broadly divided into which of the following two areas ?

Subclavian Artery

Right: branches off the brachiocephalic artery, carries blood to right shoulder and upper limb Left: 3rd branch of the aortic arch, carries blood to left shoulder and upper limb

Phlebology

Study of veins (a branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the veins).

Hemiazygos vein

The accessory hemiazygos vein is a tributary to the

Descending ileocolic artery

The appendicular artery arises as a branch of the

Three branches

The arch of the aorta gives off:

Convey blood in a general direction away from the heart

The arteries of the body

Aorta

The artery that is most closely associated with the left ventricle of the heart is the

Radial

The artery which supplies arterial solution directly into the thumb side of the hand is the:

Axillary vein

The basilic vein terminates by emptying into the:

Right Atrium

The coronary sinus orifice is in which wall of the heart

Occipitofrontalis

The galea aponeurotica is the tendon of which one of the following muscles ?

Brachiocephalic vein

The internal jugular vein empties into the:

Serum

The liquid portion of clotted blood is called:

500

The number of regular and constant bones in the make-up of the human skeleton is:

Female gonads

The ovarian arteries supply blood to the

Graafian follicle

The ovarian follicle is also known as the:

Heart

The papillary muscles are found in the make-up of the

Brain

The part of the central nervous system that is located in the skull and controls most functions in the body; the internal carotid artery is the main blood supply

Liver

The portal system is considered to terminate in the:

Left atrium

The pulmonary venous orifices are in which wall of the heart

Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

Choose the correct path that spermatozoa would take as it leaves the testes

Axillary vein

Formed in the arm by the union of the brachial and basilic veins, it accompanies the axillary artery through the axilla and terminates over the the lateral border of the first rib by becoming the subclavian vein:

abdominal aorta

*Celiac artery, supplies Organs of upper digestive tract *Superior mesenteric artery, supplies Portions of small and large intestines *Suprarenal artery, supplies Adrenal gland *Renal artery, supplies Kidney *Gonadal artery, supplies Ovary or testis *Inferior mesenteric, supplies artery Lower portions of large intestine *Lumbar artery, supplies Posterior abdominal wall *Middle sacral artery, supplies Sacrum and coccyx *Common iliac artery, supplies Lower abdominal wall, pelvic organs, and lower limb

Circle of Willis

-Ant and post cerebral arteries connect at the base of the brain to form a circle the ant and post cerebral arteries joined by post communicating artery -the right and left ant cerebral arteries joined by the ant communicating artery -failure of one of these usually does not seriously decrease blood flow to the region

Femoral vein

Accompany the femoral arteries and are the continuations of the popliteal veins just superior to the knee. Extend up the posterior surface of the thighs and drain the muscles of the thighs, femurs, external genitals, and superficial lymph nodes; longest vein in the body; The external iliac vein arises as the continuation of the:

External iliac artery

An artery closely associated with the inguinal ligament is the

Median plane

An imaginary line dividing the body or body part into right and left portions.

Lingual artery

Blood is supplied to the tongue through the:

Endocrine

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream; One of the body's systems

Inferior

away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

Connective

blood is categorized as this general type of tissue