Atlas A: General Orientation to Human Anatomy
d. midsagittal
A ____ line passes through the sternum, umbilicus, and mons pubis. a. central b. proximal c. midclavicular d. midsagittal e. intertubercular
c. transverse
A ring-shaped section of the small intestine would be a ____ section. a. sagittal b. coronal c. transverse d. frontal e. median
a. true
A single sagittal section of the body can pass through one lung but not through both. a. true b. false
a. true
Both kidneys could be shown in a single coronal section of the body. a. true b. false
b. right upper quadrant
In which area do you think pain from the gallbladder would be felt? a. umbilical region b. right upper quadrant c. hypogastric region d. left hypochondriac region e. left lower quadrant
a. true
It would be possible to see both eues in one frontal section of the head. a. true b. false
retroperitoneal
Organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity are said to have a _____ position.
a. inguinal
The ___ region is immediately medial to the coxal region. a. inguinal b. hypochondriac c. umbilical d. popliteal e. cubital
cubital, popliteal
The anterior pit of the elbow is the _____ region, and the corresponding (but posterior) pit of the knee is the ____ region.
nuchal
The back of the neck is the _____ region.
meninges
The cranial cavity is lined with membranes called the _____.
b. false
The diaphragm is posterior to the lungs. a. true b. false
b. false
The esophagus is inferior to the stomach. a. true b. false
d. superficial
The greater omentum is ___ to the small intestine. a. posterior b. parietal c. deep d. superficial e. proximal
a. true
The heart is in the mediastinum. a. true b. false
a. true
The knee is both superior and proximal to the tarsal region. a. true b. false
b. false
The liver is in the lumbar region. a. true b. false
hand, foot
The manus is more commonly known as the ____ and the pes is more commonly known as the ____.
inferior
The pelvic cavity can be described as ___ to the abdominal cavity in position.
b. false
The peritoneum lines the inside of the stomach and intestines. a. true b. false
mediastinum
The right and left pleural cavities are separated by a thick wall called the ____.
b. false
The sigmoid colon is in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. a. true b. false
medial
The sternal region is ____ to the pectoral region.
parietal
The superficial layer of the pleura is called the ___ pleura.
e. distal
The tarsal region is ___ to the popliteal region. a. medial b. superficial c. superior d. dorsal e. distal
mesenteries
The translucent membranes that suspend the intestines and hold them in place are called ___.
d. mouth closed
Which of the following is not an essential part of anatomical position? a. feet together b. feet flat on the floor c. palms forward d. mouth closed e. arms down to the sides
a. plantar
Which of the following is not part of the upper limb? a. plantar b. carpal c. cubital d. brachial e. palmar
d. liver
Which of these organs is within the peritoneal cavity? a. urinary bladder b. kidneys c. heart d. liver e. brain
d. urinary system
Which organ system regulates blood volume, controls acid-base balance, and stimulates red blood cell production? a. digestive system b. lymphatic system c. nervous system d. urinary system e. circulatory system
