Concept A: Introduction to Anatomy

Focus on the gross anatomy of each functional group of related organs in the body

Systemic Anatomy

In the human body, epithelium is exemplified at which structural level of organization?

Tissue

Studying the kidneys, urinary bladder, and urethra, the components of the urinary system, would be an example of ______?

systemic anatomy

Choose all that correctly describe the cardiovascular system.

Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases Moves blood through blood vessels

Which organ system is responsible for the initiation of the immune response?

Lymphatic System

In which branch of anatomy are individual cells or thin slices of some part of the body prepared for examination? Multiple choice question.

Microscopic anatomy

Responds to sensory stimuli Helps control all other organ systems of the body Responsible for consciousness

Nervous System

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

In which structural levels do different tissue types combine to form a functional structure?

Organ level

Which branch of anatomy examines all anatomic change resulting from disease?

Pathologic anatomy

Which are organs of the skeletal system?

Ribs Skull

Study of both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them

Surface Anatomy

Which study examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them? Multiple choice question.

Surface Anatomy

A physician locates the L4 vertebra by drawing an imaginary line between the hip bones. The intersection of this line with the vertebral column shows the location of L4. This is an example of what branch of anatomy?

Surgical Anatomy

Focus on the body's anatomic landmarks, which are critical prior to and after certain procedures

Surgical Anatomy

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_____________surface

abdominal

The correct anatomical term for front of the elbow is ______.

antecubital

Which directional term means "toward the front surface"?

anterior

Which is the simplest level of organization?

atom

The anatomical term for the ______ is sural.

calf

inferior is the same as

caudal

Which anatomic directional term means "on the inside" or "underneath another structure"?

deep

The correct anatomic directional term for "at the back side of the human body" is ______.

dorsal

The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.

inferior

The anatomical term describing the groin is__________

inguinal

Regulation of body temperature is a function of the ______ system.

integumentary

Skin and hair are major organs of the_________system

integumentary

The________system functions in providing protection, regulating body temperature, and preventing water loss.

integumentary

The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the midline of the body" is ______.

medial

Structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye are examined in __________ anatomy

microscopic

The brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves are organs of the_________system

nervous

The vertebral column is ______ to the heart.

posterior

Which anatomic directional term means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk"?

proximal

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

Which anatomic directional term means "on the outside"?

superficial

When a health-care professional takes a pulse, they are using_______anatomy

surface

Systemic anatomy studies ______.

the gross anatomy of each organ system in the body

Cytology refers to _____.

the study of cells and their internal structures

A group of muscles cells performing a common function would be called a(n) ______.

tissue

The correct anatomic directional term for "at the belly side of the human body" is ______.

ventral

Focus on the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures

Radiographic Anatomy

The body cavity medial to the pleural cavities is the ______ cavity.

pericardial

The anatomical term for the central-most anterior region of the pelvis is ______.

pubic

Which branch of anatomy is used to investigate anatomic landmarks before an operation?

surgical

Which subdivision of microscopic anatomy examines how groups of specialized cells function together for a common purpose?

Histology

Organizations of similar cells that perform specialized functions are ______.

tissue

Derived from Greek, the word anatomy means "______".

to cut apart