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