Chapter 1B Homework

1. __________ : Stomach. 2. __________ : Heart. 3. __________ : Uterus. 4. __________ : Brain. 5. __________ : Lungs.

1. Abdominopelvic 2. Thoracic 3. Abdominopelvic 4. Cranial 5. Thoracic

The knee is proximal to the thigh.

False

The part of the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called visceral peritoneum.

False

The serous membrane is a double-layered membrane created by two separate membranes.

False

The epigastric region is superior to the umbilical region.

True

You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the ________.

anterior side of the elbow

Using the anatomical terminology presented in this video, how would you describe the location of a bruise on the front right lower leg?

anterior, distal to knee

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

any sagittal plane except in the midline

The dorsal body cavity is divided into which of the following subdivisions?

the vertebral/spinal and cranial cavities

Which body cavity is further separated into other cavities?

thoracic

The term pollex refers to the ________.

thumb

What is the role of the serous membranes covering some organs?

to prevent friction between the organ and body cavity wall

Which of these is not part of the ventral cavity?

vertebral cavity

1. Arm. 2. Buttock. 3. Head. 4. Knee (anterior aspect). 5. Chest.

1. Brachial 2. Gluteal 3. Cephalic 4. Patellar 5. Thoracic

What is the mediastinum? (Figure 1.10)

A subdivision of the cavity indicated by the letter C. (C is thoracic cavity)

The ventral cavity includes which of the indicated subdivisions in the figure? (figure 1.10)

C, D, and E (Abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, and thoracic cavity)

1. The fingers are ________ to the wrist. 2. The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye. 3. The stomach is ________ to the spine. 4. The upper arm is ________ to the forearm. 5. The lungs are ________ to the heart.

1. Distal 2. Medial 3. Anterior 4. Proximal 5. Lateral

A coronal section creates a superior and an inferior section.

False, a transverse section would do that

Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes.

Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart.

You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ________.

in the armpit

Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?

intestines

The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.

False: The Epigastric region

Which of the following is the proper description of the human body in the anatomical position?

The body is erect with feet slightly apart and palms facing forward with thumbs pointing away from the body.

Which of the following is a correct pairing of a body cavity with its contents? (Figure 1.10)

The cavity at C contains the lungs. (cavity at C is the Thoracic cavity)

Which of the following statements is correct? The sternum is dorsal to the spine. The heart is posterior to the spine. The sternum is posterior to the spine. The heart is dorsal to the sternum.

The heart is dorsal to the sternum.

Which of the following is the regional term that includes the head?

axial

The body cavities that protect the nervous system are located in the ____ cavity.

dorsal

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?

frontal

The thoracic cavity contains the ________. It is found ________ to the vertebral cavity.

heart and lungs: anterior

The coxal joint is most likely found in ________ region of the body.

hip

Anatomical position is important because ________.

it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships

In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?

left upper quadrant

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.

lining the thoracic cavity

Label figure 1.8

page #13 in textbook

Label figure 1.9

page #15 in textbook

Label figure 1.10

page #18 in the textbook

What directional term would be used to indicate sunburn on a patient's back?

posterior

What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, called?

sagittal

Which of the following cuts could cross the umbilical, pelvic, and nasal regions?

sagittal section

Which directional term is used to describe the relationship of the skin to the skeletal muscles?

superficial