Chp 1 - A First Look at Anatomy
Visualizing the body in the position is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when describing and discussing its regions.
anatomical
Organs of the cranial cavity include ______
brain only
The anatomical term for the ______ is sural.
calf
Identify the body region labeled E.
Coxal
Choose all that correctly describe the cardiovascular system.
Distributes hormones, nutrients, & gases, Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, & Moves blood through blood vessels
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases between blood and the air in the lungs
Which organ system is responsible for the initiation of the immune response?
Lymphatic system
Which organ system initiates an immune response when necessary?
Lymphatic systen
In which branch of anatomy are individual cells or thin slices of some part of the body prepared for examination?
Microscopic anatomy
In which structural levels do different tissue types combine to form a functional structure?
Organ level
Choose the general functions of the muscular system.
Produces body movement & Generates heat
Choose all that correctly describe the nervous system.
Responds to sensory stimuli, Helps control all other organ systems of the body, & Responsible for consciousness
Which is an accurate description of the anatomic position?
The eyes look forward, and the head is level
Which answers correctly describe the lymphatic system?
Transports and filters lymph & can initiate an immune response
Identify the body region labeled C.
axillary
The correct anatomical term for armpit is ______.
axillary
Which structural level of organization is comprised of the basic units of structure and function in organisms?
cellular
The anatomical term for head is ______
cephalic
nervous tissue
conducts impulses for internal communication
The anatomical term for hip is _____ while the anatomical term for wrist is _____.
coxal, carpal
The anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is ______
crucal
The... system digests food materials, absorbs nutrients, and expels waste products.
digestive
cardiovascular system
distributes hormones. nutrients, & gases & picks up waste products
Which organ system releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth?
endocrine
which organ system releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth?
endocrine
Which organ system consists of glands that secrete hormones?
endocrine system
Which area is labeled A?
epigastric
Identify the body region labeled F.
femoral
Identify the body region labeled A.
frontal
The anatomical term for forehead is
frontal
muscular system
generates heat
The right and left ______ regions are inferior areas located ______ to the hypogastric region.
iliac, lateral
The... system functions in providing protection, regulating body temperature, and preventing water loss.
integumentary
Structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye are examined in ... anatomy.
microscopic
Which organ system is a regulatory organ system that controls body movement and is responsible for intelligence?
nervous system
The small intestine is an example of a(n) ______.
organ
The... level is the highest structural level of organization in the human body.
organismal
The anatomical term for the palm of the hand is ______.
palmar
The correct anatomical term for kneecap is
patella
Identify the body region indicated by the letter M.
pelvic
The vertebral column is ______ to the heart.
posterior
In ______, which is a division of gross anatomy, all the elements in a particular area of the body are examined as a whole.
regional anatomy
digestive system
responsible for nutrient absorption
A patient has a cut between the knee and ankle. His cut is in the ______ area.
sural
The anatomical term for chest is...
thoracic
A group of muscles cells performing a common function would be called a(n) ______.
tissue
The body plane indicated in the picture with the letter A is the ______.
transverse plane
True or false: As the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex.
true
Choose the answers that correctly describe the digestive system.
Expels waste products, Absorbs nutrients, Chemically digests food materials, and Mechanically digests food materials
The anatomical term for the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist is ______.
antebrachial
The anatomical term for cheek is _____ while the anatomical term for chin is _____
buccal, mental
Sternal is to sternum as pectoral is to ______.
chest
The four major tissue types in the body are ______.
epithelial, connective, muscle, & nervous
Which of the approaches to gross anatomy is specifically concerned with developmental changes occurring prior to birth?
Embryology
Match the organ system to its functional description.
Integumentary System matches Choice Synthesizes vitamin D; prevents water loss Digestive System matches Choice Responsible for nutrient absorption Urinary System matches Choice Filters the blood; concentrates waste products Muscular System matches Choice Generates heat Cardiovascular System matches Choice Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases; picks up waste products
On the anterior surface of the body, the anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones is the... region.
abdominal
Which organ system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels?
cardiovascular system
the simplest organizational level within the human body is the
chemical level
Which region typically contains part of the liver, part of the stomach, the duodenum, part of the pancreas, and both adrenal glands?
epigastric
The anatomical term for thigh is ______.
femoral
An increase in body size is ______ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is ______.
growth, development
Choose all that correctly describe the nervous system.
responsible for consciousness, helps control all other organ systems of the body, and responds to sensory stimuli
Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?
synthesizes vitamin D
Instegumentary system
synthesizes vitamin D & prevents water loss
Organizations of similar cells that perform specialized functions are ______.
tissues
Regulation of body temperature is a function of the ______ system.
integumentary
Identify the body region labeled D.
mental
The plane indicated in the figure by the letter A is the ______.
midsagittal plane
The structure that contains two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific, complex functions is called a(n)
organ
Derived from Greek, the word anatomy means "______".
to cut apart
The anatomical term for the entire foot is ______.
pes
The anatomical term for fingers or toes is .
phalanges
The anatomical term for the central-most anterior region of the pelvis is ______.
pubic
When the nose, pharynx, and trachea collaborate to clean, warm, humidify, and conduct air from the atmosphere to the gas exchange surfaces in the lungs, which level of organization is depicted?
organ system level
Which is the primary function of the muscular system?
produces body movement
muscle tissue
produces movement
connective tissue
protects, supports, and interconnects body parts & organs
A student is studying the organ system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and air. The student is most likely studying the ______ system
respiratory
In the human body, epithelium is exemplified at which structural level of organization?
tissue level
The anatomical term for eye is ______.
orbital
...is the scientific discipline that studies the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs; whereas, ... is the discipline in which the function of body structures is the focus.
anatomy, physiology
The correct anatomical term for front of the elbow is ______.
antecubital
Which directional term means "toward the front surface"?
anterior
The anatomical term for ankle is...
tarsal
The ........ canal contains the spinal cord
vertebral