A first look at anatomy

The early anatomist known as the "Prince of Physicians" was A. Galen. B. Vesalius. C. Pelops. D. Leonardo da Vinci. E. Herophilus.

A. Galen.

Which branch of microscopic anatomy is the study of tissues? A. Histology B. Cytology C. Embryology D. Developmental anatomy E. Surgical anatomy

A. Histology

The urinary bladder is found in which abdominopelvic region? A. Hypogastric B. Right lumbar C. Umbilical D. Left iliac E. Left lumbar

A. Hypogastric

Which organizational 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

A. Organ system level

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.

A. The muscles of the intestinal wall contract slowly and involuntarily.

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

A. adaptation

The anatomic term for the cheek is A. buccal. B. pelvic. C. cervical. D. crural. E. sacral.

A. buccal.

The best term for referring to the rear or tail end is A. caudal. B. cephalic. C. inferior. D. superior. E. lateral.

A. caudal.

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.

A. encloses the heart.

A professional fighter hit in the mental region might have damage to the A. jaw. B. ear. C. nose. D. knee. E. shoulder.

A. jaw.

The axillary region is ______ to the pectoral region. A. lateral B. medial C. distal D. proximal E. inferior

A. lateral

The various chemical reactions that organisms carry out are collectively called A. metabolism. B. homeostasis. C. reproduction. D. responsiveness. E. development.

A. metabolism.

The anatomic changes that result from disease are studied under A. pathologic anatomy. B. systemic anatomy. C. histology. D. surgical anatomy. E. developmental anatomy.

A. pathologic anatomy.

The moist, two-layered serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the A. peritoneum. B. diaphragm. C. synovium. D. pleura. E. pericardium.

A. peritoneum.

The directional term that means "in back of or toward the back surface" is A. posterior. B. caudal. C. cephalic. D. anterior. E. proximal.

A. posterior.

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.

A. responsiveness.

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

A. skeletal

The primary function of serous fluid is to A. to minimize friction. B. a stabilizing force. C. insulation. D. energy storage. E. to provide an attachment surface.

A. to minimize friction.

A _______ plane cuts perpendicularly along the long axis of the body or organ. A. transverse B. oblique C. sagittal D. coronal E. frontal

A. transverse

The posterior aspect of the body has _____ enclosed cavities. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

B. 2

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

B. On the outside

Which is not found in the mediastinum? A. Heart B. Pancreas C. Thymus D. Trachea E. Esophagus

B. Pancreas

_____ 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

B. Surface

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

B. The visceral layer

The head, neck, and trunk make up the ______ region of the body. A. appendicular B. axial C. cephalic D. caudal E. thoracic

B. axial

The anatomic term for the wrist region is A. tarsal. B. carpal. C. digital. D. olecranal. E. perineal.

B. carpal.

The anatomic term for the hip region is A. sternal. B. coxal. C. dorsal. D. crural. E. sural.

B. coxal.

An inguinal hernia is in the region of the A. loin. B. groin. C. calf. D. thigh. E. shoulder.

B. groin.

The scientific discipline that studies the function of body structures is A. anatomy. B. physiology.

B. physiology.

The word _____ implies an imaginary flat surface passing through the body. A. section B. plane C. direction D. tangent E. figure

B. plane

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.

B. proximal.

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

B. respiratory

Anatomy is the study of A. function. B. structure.

B. structure.

Pollex refers to the A. eyebrow. B. thumb. C. great toe. D. little finger. E. kneecap.

B. thumb.

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.

B. umbilicus.

The artist who used dissections to improve his drawings and paintings was A. Vesalius. B. Galen. C. Da Vinci. D. Hippocrates.

C. Da Vinci.

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

C. Embryology

At what level of organization is a tooth? A. Tissue level B. Cell level C. Organ level D. System level E. Atomic level

C. Organ level

Molecules are formed from two or more A. electrons. B. organs. C. atoms. D. tissues. E. systems.

C. atoms.

The cranial cavity houses the A. eyeball. B. ear canals. C. brain. D. spinal cord. E. nasal structures.

C. brain.

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.

C. epigastric.

The term "hallux" refers to the A. little finger. B. thumb. C. great toe. D. lateral-most toe. E. middle digit.

C. great toe.

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

C. integumentary

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the A. pleural cavity. B. pericardial cavity. C. mediastinum. D. peritoneal cavity. E. pericardium.

C. mediastinum.

A plane that passes through the structure at an angle is called A. frontal. B. coronal. C. oblique. D. sagittal. E. transverse.

C. oblique.

The anatomic term for the foot is A. pubic. B. patellar. C. pes. D. popliteal. E. acromial.

C. pes.

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

C. right hypochondriac

The abdominopelvic cavity is commonly divided into _____smaller imaginary compartments or regions. A. 6 B. 15 C. 8 D. 9 E. 18

D. 9

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.

D. a cell.

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.

D. appendicular region.

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

D. frontal

The directional term that means "away from the midline of the body" is A. inferior. B. superior. C. medial. D. lateral. E. caudal.

D. lateral.

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.

D. navel.

One can best see the dorsum of the manus from a/n ______ view. A. lateral B. superior C. inferior D. posterior E. anterior

D. posterior

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.

D. structures visible to the unaided eye.

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.

D. vertebral canal.

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 the choices are correct.

E. All of the choices are correct.

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

E. Lumbar, iliac, and hypochondriac

A digit may refer to A. a finger. B. the nose. C. a toe. D. the entire arm. E. a finger or toe.

E. a finger or toe.

Lateral to the umbilical abdominopelvic region are the _____ regions. A. hypochondriac B. iliac C. hypogastric D. epigastric E. lumbar

E. lumbar

The best view of the popliteal region is seen from the A. anterior. B. lateral. C. superior. D. inferior. E. posterior.

E. posterior.

The anatomic term for the calf is A. crural. B. popliteal. C. tarsal. D. carpal. E. sural.

E. sural.