orientation of human body

place the following is correct sequence from simplest to most complex: 1. molecules 2. atoms 3. tissues 4. cells 5. organs

2-1-4-3-5

What is the mediastinum?

A subdivision of the cavity indicated by the letter C. (Pericardial) houses the heart.

which of the following best defines anatomy?

It is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships with one another.

which of the following statements is correct?

The heart is dorsal to the sternum.

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ______.

a relatively stable internal environment, within limits

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 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

What is the function of serous fluid?

it enables organs, such as the heart and the stomach, to slide across cavity walls and each other without friction

Which subdivision of anatomy would include the study of individual cells?

microscopic anatomy

You are asked to take a person's heart rate at the popliteal pulse point. You will look for this pulse ________.

on the posterior side of the knee

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) ________.

organ

the anatomical position is characterized by all of the following except ______.

palms turned posteriorly

It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ________.

physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy

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 painting of a body cavity with it's contents?

the cavity at C contains the lungs

why is the figure considered to be an example of a negative feedback system, as opposed to a positive feedback system?

the figure illustrates the correction of an imbalance back to baseline

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

axial

which of the following statements regarding the umbilicus and the chin is true?

the umbilicus is caudal to the chin

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

the vertebral/spinal and cranial cavities

The term pollex refers to the ________.

thumb

digital subtraction angiography (DSA) imaging is most useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues

true

which of the following organs is least likely to be damaged in an automobile accident?

urinary bladder

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