A&P HW1

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. The lungs are located ____________ to the ribs.

deep (also posterior to)

Which of the following shapes would end up with identical portions when sectioned along all three of following planes: midsagittal, coronal, transverse? - pyramid - rectangular box - egg - square box

square box

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. An abrasion, which does not penetrate the skin, is said to be a ___________ wound.

superficial

separates superior and inferior portions

transverse

A physician would like to obtain a radiographic view of both the liver and spleen of her patient, so she orders a CT scan. What plane of section does the physician ask the radiology department to scan so she may view both organs in the same image

transverse or coronal

Which of the following statements matches the regional term with the appropriate common term? -The brachial artery is in the wrist. -The carpal bones are in the ankle. -The cervical vertebrae are in the neck. -The femoral nerve is in the arm. -the popliteal artery is in the knee.

The popliteal artery is in the knee

Which of the following correctly describes anatomic position? (select all that apply) - one can be sitting or standing - feet are directed anterior - no 2 bones of the body cross each other - the palms of the hands are facing posterior

b, c

separates anterior and posterior portions

coronal (frontal)

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. The umbilicus is located _____________ to the sternum.

inferior

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. The mouth is located ______________ to the ears.

medial

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. The nose is located ___________ and ___________ to the ears.

medial, anterior

separates right and left portions equally

midsagittal

runs at an angle to any of the three main planes of the body

oblique

A ____________ (plane or section) is an imaginary 2-dimensional flat surface. A ____________ (plane or section) is a slice made along one of these 2 dimensional surfaces.

plane, section

Using directional terms, complete the sentence. The elbow is located ____________ to the wrist.

proximal

The same physician (rough night in the hospital) would like to obtain diagnostic imaging of of both the right lung and liver so she orders another CT scan. What plane of scan does the physician order so she may view both of these organs in the same image?

sagittal or coronal