Atlas A practice exam

In anatomical position, the forearm is supinated.

True (rotation of hands outward)

The breastbone is _____ to the vertebral column. A. anterior B. posterior C. superior D. inferior E. medial

A. anterior

This system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. A. digestive B. urinary C. reproductive D. circulatory E. lymphatic

A. digestive

41. A fatty membrane that hangs like an apron from the inferolateral margin of the stomach and overlies the small intestine is the A. greater omentum. B. mesentery. C. mesocolon. D. lesser omentum. E. mediastinum.

A. greater omentum.

The thoracic cavity is divided into right, left, and medial portions by a region called the A. mediastinum. B. diaphragm. C. serous membrane. D. meninges. E. peritoneum.

A. mediastinum.

38. The abdominopelvic cavity contains a moist serous membrane called the A. peritoneum. B. pleura. C. pericardium. D. mediastinum. E. meninges.

A. peritoneum.

The right shoulder is ______ and __________ to the umbilical region. A. superior; lateral B. superior; medial C. inferior; lateral D. inferior; medial E. posterior; lateral

A. superior; lateral

The thyroid gland is _____ to the trachea and _____ to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx. A. superior; lateral B. superior; medial C. superficial; inferior D. deep; superior E. proximal; distal

A. superior; lateral

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

A. thoracic; pleurae

This system regulates blood volume and pressure, stimulates red blood cell formation, and controls fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. A. urinary system B. reproductive system C. digestive system D. muscular system E. circulatory system

A. urinary system

23. In the cat, the head is _________ to the tail, whereas 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

B. anterior; superior

The _____ region of the left lower limb is proximal to the _____ region of the same limb. A. carpal; manual B. femoral; crural C. antebrachial; brachial D. tarsal; crural E. brachial; femoral

B. femoral; crural

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

B. frontal

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

B. frontal

A continuation of the peritoneum that binds the small intestine and suspends it from the abdominal wall is the A. greater omentum. B. mesentery. C. mesocolon. D. lesser omentum. E. mediastinum.

B. mesentery.

The ________ is an organ directly associated with both the _____ systems. A. stomach; digestive and reproductive B. pancreas; digestive and endocrine C. small intestine; digestive and integumentary D. testis; male reproductive and urinary E. ovary; female reproductive and lymphatic

B. pancreas; digestive and endocrine

The appendix is typically found in the right lower quadrant.

True

The cranial cavity contains the brain.

True

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

True

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

False

The kidneys, ureters, adrenal glands, aorta, and inferior vena cava are all located A. within the peritoneal cavity. B. retroperitoneally. C. inside the visceral peritoneum. D. within the pelvic cavity. E. within the thoracic cavity.

B. retroperitoneally. ( behind the peritoneum, which is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity)

This system stores 99% of your calcium and is critical for blood cell formation. A. circulatory system B. skeletal system C. excretory system D. muscular system E. endocrine system

B. skeletal system

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

B. thoracic; pericardium

The trachea is _____ to the esophagus. A. superior B. dorsal C. anterior D. posterior E. inferior

C. anterior

44. These two systems control and coordinate the 50 trillion cells in a human. A. muscular and nervous systems B. circulatory and lymphatic systems C. endocrine and nervous systems D. circulatory and endocrine systems E. muscular and skeletal systems

C. endocrine and nervous systems

The superolateral regions of the abdomen are called the _________ regions. A. epigastric B. inguinal C. hypochondriac D. hypogastric E. lateral abdominal

C. hypochondriac ( above and to the sides)

The urinary bladder is located in the __________ region. A. epigastric B. umbilical C. hypogastric D. inguinal E. hypochondriac

C. hypogastric

The stomach is located mainly in which quadrant 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)

C. left upper quadrant (LUQ)

The thymus, spleen, and tonsils are principal organs of this system. A. endocrine system B. respiratory system C. lymphatic system D. circulatory system E. muscular system

C. lymphatic system

The interscapular region is ______ to the scapular region. A. anterior B. posterior C. medial D. lateral E. superior

C. medial

The _____ part of the small intestine is the part closest the stomach. A. dorsal B. ventral C. proximal D. distal E. medial

C. proximal

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

D. carpal; tarsal

The visceral pericardium is ________ to the parietal pericardium. A. lateral B. medial C. superficial D. deep E. anterior

D. deep

42. This system provides protection, water retention, thermoregulation, and vitamin D production. A. lymphatic system B. muscular system C. skeletal system D. integumentary system E. excretory system

D. integumentary system

The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the _____, whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by _____. A. mesothelium; endothelium B. parietal pericardium; visceral pericardium C. visceral pleura; parietal pleura D. parietal pleura; visceral pleura E. visceral peritoneum; parietal peritoneum

D. parietal pleura; visceral pleura

32. The thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity are lined by A. an endothelium. B. the mediastinum. C. meninges. D. serous membranes. E. mucous membranes.

D. serous membranes. (a mesothelial tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, forming a smooth, transparent, two-layered membrane lubricated by a fluid derived from serum. The peritoneum, pericardium, and pleura are serous membranes.)

The backbone encloses the A. thoracic cavity. B. abdominal cavity. C. pelvic cavity. D. vertebral canal. E. cranial cavity.

D. vertebral canal.

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.

D. visceral pericardium.

The ______ wraps around stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. A. pleura B. pericardium C. meninges D. visceral peritoneum E. parietal peritoneum

D. visceral peritoneum

The lumbar vertebrae are __________ to the thoracic vertebrae. A. anterior B. superior C. cephalic D. posterior E. inferior

E. inferior

Which one of the following is NOT in the correct anatomical position? A. arms at sides B. standing erect C. face and eyes facing forward D. feet flat on the floor E. palms facing posteriorly

E. palms facing posteriorly

The system that exchanges carbon dioxide and oxygen and helps in speech is the _____ system, whereas the system that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide is the ______ system. A. respiratory; urinary B. circulatory; digestive C. respiratory; digestive D. circulatory; urinary E. respiratory; circulatory

E. respiratory; circulatory

The most superior segment of the upper limb is called A. the digits. B. the manual region. C. the carpal region. D. the antebrachial region. E. the brachial region.

E. the brachial region.

The brain and the spinal cord are protected by A. a parietal layer. B. a visceral layer. C. mucous membranes. D. serous membranes. E. the meninges.

E. the meninges.

The __________ cavity is inferior to the _____________ cavity. A. cranial; thoracic B. thoracic; abdominopelvic C. pericardial; pleural D. thoracic; peritoneal E. thoracic; cranial

E. thoracic; cranial

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

False

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

False

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

False

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

False

The liver is proximal to the diaphragm.

False