Anatomy

The forearm (elbow to wrist) is the ______ region

Antebrachial

What word is usually synonymous with "inferior" in humans and means toward the tail?

Caudal

Proximal means

Closer to the point of attachment

Identify locations of serous membranes.

Covering organs within trunk cavities. Lining the trunk cavities.

What serous membrane lines the cavity holding the heart?

Parietal pericardium

The serous membrane lining the cavity containing the stomach is the _____

Parietal peritoneum

The trunk consists of what three body regions?

Pelvis Abdomen Thorax

Name the serous membranes associated with the heart.

Pericardial membranes (pericardium)

Name the serous membrane covering the lungs.

Pleural membrane (pleura)

Which are the four abdominal quadrants

Right upper, left upper, right lower and left lower

Identify functions of the integumentary system

Thermoregulation Protection of underlying tissue Prevention of water loss

The anatomical term digital refers to which part(s) of the body?

Toe Finger

What region of the body is found between the thorax and the pelvis?

abdomen

The cavity that houses the stomach, intestines, liver, and spleen is the

abdominal

The point of the shoulder is the ______ region.

acromial

The study of body structures is called

anatomy

The term talus refers to the

ankle

The area anterior to the elbow is the ______ region of the body

antecubital

Ventral also means

anterior

A structure to the front of another is ______ to it.

anterior (ventral)

Ava has a mole in her pectoral region. Her mole is

anterior chest

Lateral means

away from the midline

The term indicating the armpit region is

axillary

The posterior branch of a spinal nerve would be exiting the vertebral column and extending toward the ______ of the thorax.

back

Name an organ located in the pelvic cavity

bladder

Which is the main organ of the skeletal system?

bones

The arm (above the elbow) is the

brachial

Which is an organ of the respiratory system?

bronchi

The heel is referred to as the

calcaneal

The term that refers to the tail is

caudal

The basic structural and functional unit of life is the

cell

The term that means towards the head is _____

cephalic

The anatomical term that is usually synonymous with "superior" in humans and means towards the head is _____ (check all that are correct).

cephalic cranial

The collarbone is referred to as the

clavicular

Inferior, in anatomical terms, means

closer to the feet

Cutting the tip of the nose off the body would be an example of cutting the body in the ______ plane.

coronal

hip

coxal

The calf of the leg is the

crural

The term ______ refers to the lower leg.

crural

The bones of the arm are ______ to the muscles and skin

deep

The ______ are found in the abdominal cavity

digestive organs

The terms posterior and ____________ both describe being toward the back of the body or body part.

dorsal

The body system responsible for regulation of metabolism, growth, reproduction, and secretion of hormones is the ______ system

endocrine

The thyroid gland, adrenal glands and ovaries are organs of the

endocrine

A median plane divides the body

equally

True or false: If you are lying on the ground in the supine position, your chest is superior to your back

f

The forehead is referred to as the

frontal

The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called

frontal, coronal

The plane that cuts the body lengthwise and separates the body into anterior and posterior portions is called ______.

frontal, coronal

The buttocks forms the

gluteal

If Emma has a pulled muscle in her inguinal area, she has a pulled muscle in her

groin

Amelia was just diagnosed with pericarditis. She has inflammation around her

heart

An example of a structure located in the mediastinum is the

heart

An example of an anterior position is the position of the sternum in relation to the

heart

In directional terms, the bridge of the nose is ________ to the eye

inferior

The tip of the nose is ______ and ______ to the eyes.

inferior medial

The pelvic region can best be described as the

inferior region of the trunk and includes the hips

The term for the region of the groin is

inguinal

Protection of underlying tissues, production of vitamin D, and regulation of body temperatures are all functions of what body system

integumentary

A structure described as being ______ is to the side, away from the midline.

lateral

In terms of location within the body, the lungs in relation to the heart are

lateral

Identify the term that refers to the anterior portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle

leg

Proximal and distal are used with what body parts?

legs and arms

The parietal pleura

lines the thoracic cavity

A cut through the long axis of an organ is a(n) ______.

longitudinal section

Isabella has pain in her lumbar region. Where is her pain?

lower back

The thymus and spleen are organs of the

lymphatic system

Identify structures of the lymphatic system.

lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils

The tip of the nose is ______ and ______ to the eyes.

medial inferior

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the ______

mediastinum

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left parts by a median partition called the ______.

mediastinum

The chin is referred to as the

mental region

What structures anchor abdominopelvic organs to the body wall?

mesentaries

Two layers of peritoneum fused together is called a

mesentery

The plane that cuts through the body lengthwise and divides it into equal left and right halves is ______.

midsagittal (median)

An example of an inferior position on the body would be the sternum's position compared to the ______

mouth

Detection of sensations and intellectual functions are controlled by what body system?

nervous

The lower posterior region of the head is the

occipital

If Liam has a bruise on his scapular area, he has a bruise

on his shoulder

Noah's surgeon will make a cut on the left pelvic region. His surgeon will make the cut

on the inferior region of the body trunk

The eye cavity (socket) is the ______ region

orbital

Small structures such as mitochondria and nucleus that make up cells and carry out the biochemical reactions for specific cell functions are called

organelles

The term that means pertaining to the ear is

otic

Anatomical position refers to a body that is

palms forward standing erect

The serous membrane layer located on the inner surface of a trunk cavity is the

parietal

The serous membrane layer located on the inner surface of a trunk cavity is the

parietal layer

The pleural cavity is lined with the

parietal pleura

In regards to the layers of the serous membrane, the rib cage is lined with ______ pleura and the surface of the lungs are covered with _____ pleura

parietal; visceral

The anterior region of the chest is the ______ region.

pectoral

The foot is referred to as the

pedal

The reproductive organs are found in the __________ cavity.

pelvic

The inferior end of the trunk associated with the hips is the ______.

pelvis

The cavity surrounds the heart but not the lungs is referred to as

pericardial

The pericardial cavity is filled with

pericardial fluid

The serous membrane that lines the pericardial cavity is the

pericardial membrane

The serous membrane associated with the internal organs of the abdominopelvic cavity is the

peritoneum

Inflammation of the serous membranes of the abdominal cavity is called

peritonitis

The organs of the endocrine system include

pituitary gland hypothalamus

The double-layered serous membrane that surrounds a lung is called the

pleural

The space between the two serous membranes surrounding each lung is called the ______ cavity.

pleural

The pleural cavity is filled with

pleural fluid

Inflammation of the serous membranes surrounding the lungs is called

pleurisy

The vertebral column is ______ to the sternum (breastbone).

posterior

A structure on a limb is ______ to another if it is located closer to the trunk.

proximal

In directional terms, the knee is ______ to the ankle.

proximal

In terms of position or direction in the body, the knuckles of the digits are ______ to the nails

proximal

A study of all of the structures of the chest is an example of _______ anatomy.

regional

The discipline of anatomy that studies the body by area, such as the head, leg or back is called

regional

Besides exchanging gases, the respiratory system also

regulates pH

The posterior area between the hip bones is the

sacral

The term for the medial and posterior region between the hip bones is

sacral

A lengthwise cut that separates the body into left and right portions is a ______ plane.

sagittal

The double-layered membranes that line body cavities that do not open to the outside of the body are called

serous membranes

Identify the body system that functions in protection and support for the body.

skeletal

The pelvis, sternum and cranium are organs or components of which body system?

skeletal

The middle of the thorax, where the breastbone is located, is referred to as the

sternal

The term for the anterior surface region of the thorax

sternal

On the head, the skin is ______ to the skull.

superficial

The neck is ________ to the pelvis

superior

The study of external body structures to locate deeper tissues/organs is termed anatomy.

surface

Sophia hit her occipital area. She hit

the lower back of her head

Charlotte is having abdominal pain. She is having pain between her

thorax and pelvis

A longitudinal section cuts an organ

through its entire length

In anatomical terms, superior means

toward the head

A cut through the body parallel to the floor that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called a

transverse

A horizontal cut through the body is called a ______ plane

transverse

Chopping the head off of a body is cutting the body along which body place?

transverse

A cut through the body parallel to the floor that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called a

transverse, horizontal, or axial

The "belly button" region is specifically referred to as the

umbilical

Organs of the urinary system include _

ureters and kidneys

Serous membranes have two layers. The layer of serous membrane that covers the surface of an organ in a trunk cavity is the ______ layer

visceral

What serous membrane covers the actual surface of the organs found in a cavity?

visceral

The surface of the abdominopelvic organs is covered with the

visceral peritoneum