Anatomy Connect Questions 1
Identify the body cavity that contains the brain.
cranial
The brain is contained within the _____ cavity
cranial
The directional term that indicates being farther from the body's surface is .
deep
The ribs are _____ to the skin and _____ to the lungs.
deep, superficial
The directional term that indicates being farther away from the point of attachment is .
distal
The pedal region is _____ to the tarsal region.
distal
The elbow is ______ to the shoulder and ______ to the wrist.
distal, proximal
A median plane divides the body into _____.
equal right and left halves
The anatomical term for the thigh region is _____.
femoral
The anatomical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior would be a
frontal plane
The peritoneal fold that hangs over the front of the intestines and is described as a "fatty apron" is called the _____?
greater omentum
The abdominal region is ______ to the thoracic region.
inferior
The directional term that means "below" is ______
inferior
Organs that are surrounded by peritoneum in the abdominal cavity are described as ______.
intraperitoneal
The directional term that indicates farther away from the midline of the body is
lateral
The scapular region is ______ to the vertebral region.
lateral
The peritoneal fold that extends from the stomach to the liver is called the ______.
lesser omentum
Identify the components of the appendicular region.
lower/upper limbs
The directional term that indicates towards the midline of the body is .
medial
The directional term that indicates towards the midline of the body is _________
medial
The cheeks are _____ to the ears and _____ to the nose.
medial, lateral
Identify the anatomical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
median
The region between the lungs is known as the ______.
mediastinum
The membranes lining the vertebral canal and cranial cavity are the ______.
meninges
A portion of the posterior mesentery that suspends the large intestine is called the ______.
mesocolon
The portion of the posterior mesentery that suspends the large intestine is called the ________.
mesocolon
An anatomical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves is ______, while a plane that divides the body into unequal right and left portions is ______.
midsagittal, parasagittal
Any anatomical structure that is composed of at least two different tissue types, has recognizable structural boundaries, and has a discrete function different from the structures around it is a(n) _________.
organ
A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an ______.
organ system
A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions is known as a(n) ______.
organelle
The term that indicates a single complete individual is
organism
Which of the following describes a single complete individual?
organism
The serous membrane around the heart is called the ______.
pericardium
The two-layered serous membrane around the heart is called the .
pericardium
The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the
peritoneum
The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the ______.
peritoneum
The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the ________
peritoneum
The serous membrane around each lung is called the
pleura
The serous membrane around each lung is called the ______.
pleura
The pericardial cavity is an example of a _____ space.
potential
The anatomical term that describes the forearm when the palms are facing down or posteriorly is ______.
pronated
The anatomical term that describes a person lying face down is _____.
prone
The abdominal region can be divided into segments. Which scheme uses two perpendicular lines to divide the abdomen?
quadrants
The abdominal region can be divided into segments. Which scheme uses four lines intersecting in a tic-tac-toe grid dividing the abdomen?
regions
Organs that are surrounded by peritoneum in the abdominal cavity are described as
retroperitoneal
Organs, such as the kidneys, positioned on the posterior abdominal cavity wall, outside the double layer of peritoneum, are described as being ______.
retroperitoneal
A sagittal plane divides an organ into ______ portions.
right and left
The anatomical plane dividing the body into right and left parts is a _____ plane.
sagittal
A region of a limb between one joint and the next is called a
segment
The wrapping of the visceral peritoneum around an organ is called the _______.
serosa
When the visceral peritoneum is wrapped around an organ, it forms a layer of the organ called the
serosa
The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are lined with _______ membranes
serous
What type of membranes line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?
serous
The directional term that indicates being closer to the body's surface is .
superficial
The abdominal cavity is ______ to the pelvic cavity.
superior
The directional term that means "above" is ________.
superior
A transverse plane divides the body into ______ portions.
superior and inferior
The neck is ______ to the thorax and _____ to the head.
superior, inferior
The anatomical term that describes the forearm when the palms are facing up or anteriorly is ______.
supinated
The anatomical term that describes a person lying face up is ______.
supine
A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an organ ________.
system
An aggregation of cells and extracellular material that works together to perform a specific function is known as a(n) ______.
tissue
An aggregation of cells and extracellular materials, which perform a discrete function, is known as a(n)
tissue
Identify the anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
transverse
The thoracic and abdominal regions are subdivisions of the ______.
trunk
The directional term indicating towards the front of the body is
ventral
The spine encases the ______, which is continuous with the cranial cavity.
vertebral canal
The spinal cord is contained within the _____.
vertebral cavity
Identify the functions of the meninges.
-Anchoring spinal cord to vertebral column -Protecting nervous tissue
Identify the statements that describe a person in anatomical position.
-Feet flat on the floor -Palms directed forward -Standing upright
Identify the functions of the meninges.
-Protecting nervous tissue -Anchoring spinal cord to vertebral column
Identify the organs that are located in a retroperitoneal position.
-adrenal glands -kidneys
Place the following terms describing structures around the heart in order from most superficial to deep.
1. Parietal pericardium 2. Pericardial cavity 3. Visceral pericardium
Place the following terms describing abdominal serous membranes and spaces in order starting with the deepest at the top and placing the most superficial at the bottom.
1. visceral peritoneum 2. peritoneal cavity 3. parietal peritoneum
Midsagittal
A plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves
An organ is best described as which of the following?
A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function
Sagittal
Any plane dividing the body into right and left portions
Parasagittal
Any plane dividing the body into unequal right and left portions
Greater omentum
The greater omentum is the fold of peritoneum that is suspended like an apron from the stomach and the transverse colon.
Mesocolon
The mesocolon is the posterior peritoneum that anchors the colon.
The common frame of reference used by anatomists to describe the relationship between body parts is called ______ position.
anatomical
A frontal plane divides the body into ______ portions.
anterior and posterior
A portion of the mesentery positioned towards the anterior abdominal wall is called the _______.
anterior mesentery
The greater omentum is part of the ______.
anterior mesentery
Described using anatomical directional terms, the heart is ______ to the spinal column and _____ to the sternum.
anterior, posterior
The upper and lower limbs compose the ________ region of the body
appendicular
Identify the two major body regions.
appendicular, axial
The major body region that includes the head, neck, and trunk is the _____ region.
axial
The major body region that includes the head, neck, and trunk is the __________
axial region
The anatomical term for the upper arm region is _____.
brachial
Identify the areas included in the upper limb.
carpal, manual, brachial
The basic structural and functional unit of life is the _____.
cell
The smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life is the ______.
cell
An organelle is best described as ______.
a microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions
Identify the subdivisions of the trunk.
abdominal region, thoracic region