Anatomical Regional Terms

abdominal

The region between the thorax and pelvis.

genital

The reproductive organs.

antecubital

The space in front of the elbow.

vertebral

The spinal column.

femoral

The thigh.

During lactation, the stimulus comes from... A. baby B. mother C. hormones D. there is no stimulus

A

Homeostasis in the human body is often maintained by a: A. Negative feed back loop B. Positive feed back loop C. Brain loop D. Spinal loop

A

Pressure on the cervix is the ____________ during child birth. A. stimulus B. effector C. receptor D. response

A

Sweating is a form of maintaining homeostasis. A. True B. False

A

Temperature, exercise, hydration, sugar levels, nourishment, and diseases all affect homeostasis. A. True B. False

A

The "cause" for something to happen is the A. Stimulus B. Response C. Effect D. Control Center

A

The maintenance of an organism's internal environment is called A. Homeostasis B. Osmosis C. Cell transport D. Metabolism

A

What is a femoral? A. Thigh B. Chest C. Leg D. Forearm

A

Which landmark separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity? A. The diaphragm B. The liver C. The gallbladder D. The lungs

A

Which statement is correct? A. The neck is superior to the pelvis B. The chest is inferior to the stomach C. The hip is superior to the shoulder D. The ribs are superior to the chin

A

Blood clotting and uterine contractions are good examples of negative feedback. A. True B. False

B

Homeostasis is maintaining a stable external environment. A. True B. False

B

The dorsal cavity includes the cranial and thoracic cavity. A. True B. False

B

What component of all homeostatic control systems relays the information back to the appropriate regulator? A. Receptor B. Control Center C. Effector D. Muscles

B

What is not found in the pelvic cavity? A. reproductive organs B. the stomach C. parts of the large intestine (colon and rectum) D. the urinary bladder

B

What's another name for breast? A. Axillary B. Mammary C. Manus D. Sternal

B

Which answer describes the "Anatomical Position"? A. Standing erect, facing observer, arms near side, and palms facing to your side B. Standing erect, facing observer, arms near side, and palms facing forward C. Standing erect, facing observer, arms near side, and palms facing back D. Standing erect, facing observer, arms near side, and palms facing outward

B

Which statement is correct? A. The inside of the thigh is lateral to the outside of the thigh B. The shoulder is lateral to the neck C. The knee is lateral to the hip D. The ankle is medial to the foot

B

Which statement is correct? A. The knee is proximal to the hip B. The hip is proximal to the knee C. The shoulder is distal to the elbow D. The knee is distal to the ankle

B

Humans have ____________ for body temperature, blood glucose concentrations, electrolyte concentrations, pH levels, and other variables. A. positive feedback mechanisms B. a wide internal range C. set points D. no regulation

C

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to: A. Lower the body temperature B. Get frost bite C. Increase body temperature D. Increase blood pressure

C

Mrs. Jones is walking toward you. You are looking at her from a (an)_______________view? A. Posterior B. Dorsal C. Anterior D. Proximal

C

Name the levels of organization in the human body in order A. Tissue, organ, organ system B. Organ system, tissue, organs, cells C. Cells, tissue, organs, organ system D. Cells , organs, tissue, organ system

C

The lungs are located in which 2 cavities? A. thoracic and dorsal B. abdominal pelvic and dorsal C. thoracic and ventral B. abdominopelvic and dorsal

C

What's the name of the posterior aspect of the head? A.Cranial B. Cervical C. Occipital D. Orbital

C

Which hormone regulate the amount of glucose in the blood? A. Pepsin B. Trypsin C. Insulin D. Glycine

C

Which region is located above the umbilical region? A. hypogastric region B. right iliac region C. epigastric region D. nothing is above

C

_________________________ is the hormone that plays an important role in childbirth and lactation. A. glucagon B. insulin C. oxytocin D. progesterone

C

An example of a negative feedback loop could be... A. oxytocin released to stimulate uterine contraction B. water constantly running C. production of milk while nursing D. maintaining oxygen levels

D

What cavity would the ovaries be best placed in? A. thoracic cavity B. spinal cavity C. abdominal cavity D. pelvic cavity

D

What is the most likely homeostatic response to an increase in environmental temperature? A. Blood vessel constriction B. Shivering and muscle contraction C. Goose bump formation D. Producing sweat

D

When we are in homeostasis, we are ________. A. Happy as can be! B. Not healthy, not in our normal state. C. Staying at home. D. Healthy, in our normal state. E. Dead, deceased.

D

Which statement is correct? A. The ear is medial to the eye B. The chin is anterior to the nose C. The elbow is proximal to the shoulder D. The elbow is distal to the shoulder

D

occpital

The lower posterior region of the head.

Which cavity houses the liver? A. ventral cavity B. dorsal cavity C. abdominal cavity D. answers B & C E. answers A & C

E

oral

The mouth.

umbilical

The navel.

cervical

The neck.

nasal

The nose.

pelvic

The pelvis.

popliteal

The area behind the knee.

brachial

The arm.

axillary

The armpit.

dorsal

The back.

mammary

The breast.

gluteal

The buttocks.

buccal

The cheek.

pectoral

The chest.

mental

The chin.

otic

The ear.

cubital

The elbow.

digital

The finger or toe.

pedal

The foot.

frontal

The forehead.

patellar

The front of the knee.

inguinal

The groin.

cephalic

The head.

carpal

The wrist.