Anatomy Connect Questions 1

Identify the body cavity that contains the brain.

cranial

The brain is contained within the _____ cavity

cranial

The directional term that indicates being farther from the body's surface is .

deep

The ribs are _____ to the skin and _____ to the lungs.

deep, superficial

The directional term that indicates being farther away from the point of attachment is .

distal

The pedal region is _____ to the tarsal region.

distal

The elbow is ______ to the shoulder and ______ to the wrist.

distal, proximal

A median plane divides the body into _____.

equal right and left halves

The anatomical term for the thigh region is _____.

femoral

The anatomical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior would be a

frontal plane

The peritoneal fold that hangs over the front of the intestines and is described as a "fatty apron" is called the _____?

greater omentum

The abdominal region is ______ to the thoracic region.

inferior

The directional term that means "below" is ______

inferior

Organs that are surrounded by peritoneum in the abdominal cavity are described as ______.

intraperitoneal

The directional term that indicates farther away from the midline of the body is

lateral

The scapular region is ______ to the vertebral region.

lateral

The peritoneal fold that extends from the stomach to the liver is called the ______.

lesser omentum

Identify the components of the appendicular region.

lower/upper limbs

The directional term that indicates towards the midline of the body is .

medial

The directional term that indicates towards the midline of the body is _________

medial

The cheeks are _____ to the ears and _____ to the nose.

medial, lateral

Identify the anatomical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.

median

The region between the lungs is known as the ______.

mediastinum

The membranes lining the vertebral canal and cranial cavity are the ______.

meninges

A portion of the posterior mesentery that suspends the large intestine is called the ______.

mesocolon

The portion of the posterior mesentery that suspends the large intestine is called the ________.

mesocolon

An anatomical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves is ______, while a plane that divides the body into unequal right and left portions is ______.

midsagittal, parasagittal

Any anatomical structure that is composed of at least two different tissue types, has recognizable structural boundaries, and has a discrete function different from the structures around it is a(n) _________.

organ

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an ______.

organ system

A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions is known as a(n) ______.

organelle

The term that indicates a single complete individual is

organism

Which of the following describes a single complete individual?

organism

The serous membrane around the heart is called the ______.

pericardium

The two-layered serous membrane around the heart is called the .

pericardium

The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the

peritoneum

The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the ______.

peritoneum

The double-layered serous membrane found in the abdominopelvic cavity is the ________

peritoneum

The serous membrane around each lung is called the

pleura

The serous membrane around each lung is called the ______.

pleura

The pericardial cavity is an example of a _____ space.

potential

The anatomical term that describes the forearm when the palms are facing down or posteriorly is ______.

pronated

The anatomical term that describes a person lying face down is _____.

prone

The abdominal region can be divided into segments. Which scheme uses two perpendicular lines to divide the abdomen?

quadrants

The abdominal region can be divided into segments. Which scheme uses four lines intersecting in a tic-tac-toe grid dividing the abdomen?

regions

Organs that are surrounded by peritoneum in the abdominal cavity are described as

retroperitoneal

Organs, such as the kidneys, positioned on the posterior abdominal cavity wall, outside the double layer of peritoneum, are described as being ______.

retroperitoneal

A sagittal plane divides an organ into ______ portions.

right and left

The anatomical plane dividing the body into right and left parts is a _____ plane.

sagittal

A region of a limb between one joint and the next is called a

segment

The wrapping of the visceral peritoneum around an organ is called the _______.

serosa

When the visceral peritoneum is wrapped around an organ, it forms a layer of the organ called the

serosa

The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are lined with _______ membranes

serous

What type of membranes line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

serous

The directional term that indicates being closer to the body's surface is .

superficial

The abdominal cavity is ______ to the pelvic cavity.

superior

The directional term that means "above" is ________.

superior

A transverse plane divides the body into ______ portions.

superior and inferior

The neck is ______ to the thorax and _____ to the head.

superior, inferior

The anatomical term that describes the forearm when the palms are facing up or anteriorly is ______.

supinated

The anatomical term that describes a person lying face up is ______.

supine

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an organ ________.

system

An aggregation of cells and extracellular material that works together to perform a specific function is known as a(n) ______.

tissue

An aggregation of cells and extracellular materials, which perform a discrete function, is known as a(n)

tissue

Identify the anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

transverse

The thoracic and abdominal regions are subdivisions of the ______.

trunk

The directional term indicating towards the front of the body is

ventral

The spine encases the ______, which is continuous with the cranial cavity.

vertebral canal

The spinal cord is contained within the _____.

vertebral cavity

Identify the functions of the meninges.

-Anchoring spinal cord to vertebral column -Protecting nervous tissue

Identify the statements that describe a person in anatomical position.

-Feet flat on the floor -Palms directed forward -Standing upright

Identify the functions of the meninges.

-Protecting nervous tissue -Anchoring spinal cord to vertebral column

Identify the organs that are located in a retroperitoneal position.

-adrenal glands -kidneys

Place the following terms describing structures around the heart in order from most superficial to deep.

1. Parietal pericardium 2. Pericardial cavity 3. Visceral pericardium

Place the following terms describing abdominal serous membranes and spaces in order starting with the deepest at the top and placing the most superficial at the bottom.

1. visceral peritoneum 2. peritoneal cavity 3. parietal peritoneum

Midsagittal

A plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves

An organ is best described as which of the following?

A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

Sagittal

Any plane dividing the body into right and left portions

Parasagittal

Any plane dividing the body into unequal right and left portions

Greater omentum

The greater omentum is the fold of peritoneum that is suspended like an apron from the stomach and the transverse colon.

Mesocolon

The mesocolon is the posterior peritoneum that anchors the colon.

The common frame of reference used by anatomists to describe the relationship between body parts is called ______ position.

anatomical

A frontal plane divides the body into ______ portions.

anterior and posterior

A portion of the mesentery positioned towards the anterior abdominal wall is called the _______.

anterior mesentery

The greater omentum is part of the ______.

anterior mesentery

Described using anatomical directional terms, the heart is ______ to the spinal column and _____ to the sternum.

anterior, posterior

The upper and lower limbs compose the ________ region of the body

appendicular

Identify the two major body regions.

appendicular, axial

The major body region that includes the head, neck, and trunk is the _____ region.

axial

The major body region that includes the head, neck, and trunk is the __________

axial region

The anatomical term for the upper arm region is _____.

brachial

Identify the areas included in the upper limb.

carpal, manual, brachial

The basic structural and functional unit of life is the _____.

cell

The smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life is the ______.

cell

An organelle is best described as ______.

a microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions

Identify the subdivisions of the trunk.

abdominal region, thoracic region