Lab Orientation HW

In humans, the anatomical term that is synonymous with "toward the head" is ___.

Cephalic, cranial, above, proximal

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the ___.

Diaphragm

Which of these are the proper terms for the different ways an organ can be sectioned?

Longitudinal, oblique, transverse

A bullet enters the left lung and collapses it. Which cavity has been entered?

Pleural

The anatomical position of a cat refers to the animal standing erect on al four limbs and facing forward. On the basis of the etymology of the direction terms, movement towards the cat's head is considered ___ and towards the cat's back are ___. In humans, ___ are toward the head, while ___ are towards the back.

cephalic and anterior; dorsal and superior; cephalic and superior; dorsal and posterior

thoracic region

chest

brain

cranial region

the wrist is ___ to the elbow

distal

Which of the following sets of directional terms are most appropriately referred to as opposites?

distal and proximal

frontal (coronal)

divides the body or an organ into anterior and posterior portions

midsagittal

divides the body or an organ into equal right and left sides

sagittal (medial)

divides the body or an organ into left and right sides.

transverse (cross section or horizontal)

divides the body or organ into superior and inferior sides

appendix

lower-right abdominal quadrant

the nose is ___ to the eyes

medial

what plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

median

heart

mediastinum

In the anatomical position, the ___.

palms of the hands face anteriorly.

oblique

passes through the body or an organ at an angle

internal reproductive organs

pelvic cavity

pelvic region

pelvis

the scapula is ___ to the breastbone

posterior

In directional terms, your kneecap is ___ and ___ to your heel. The kneecap is also considered to be on the ___ side of the lower limb, while the heel is on the ___ side.

proximal; superior; anterior; posterior

abdominal region

region between the chest and hips

transverse plane

runs parallel to the ground; divides the body into inferior and superior portions

frontal plane

runs vertically; divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Sagittal plane

runs vertically; separates the body into right and left portions

Label the section cut in various planes

see word doc for picture.

In the anatomical position, a person is ___ with the upper limbs ___ and the palms facing ___.

standing erect; hanging against the sides; forward

The head is ___ to the thorax

superior

The term "dorsal" means ___.

toward the back of the body

amputation of a foot at the ankle would involve a cut in the ___ plane

transverse