A&P Midterm

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Occipital bone

back of head

adiposecytes

fat cells

centriole

organelle responsible for formation of the mitotic spindle

stratum corneum

outermost layer of epidermis

distal

The wrist is ________ to the elbow.

styloid process

pole-like process extending downward from the temporal bone on each side of the skull

stratified squamous epithelium

protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion

The left lower quadrant (LLQ)

refers to the area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the left ureter, and the left ovary and uterine tube in women or the left spermatic duct in men

mastoid process

round projection on the temporal bone behind the ear

foramen magnum

A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord.

If a microscope has a 10x ocular and the total magnification at particular time is 400x, the objective lens in the use of that time is

40x

Golgi apparatus

A system of membranes that modifies and packages proteins for export by the cell

arrector pili muscle

An involuntary muscle fiber attached to the underside & base of the hair follicle

decreases

As magnification increases, field of view

S phase (interphase)

At what phase in the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Buccal

Body region that describes cheek

Metaphase

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

reticular layer

Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients

Frontal plane

Divides the body into front and back portions.

yes, some

Does cardiac muscle have striations?

ocular lens

Eyepiece of a microscope

simple cuboidal epithelium

Function: secretion and absorption Location: Kidney tubules; ducts and secretory portions of small glands, ovary surface.

7

How many cerivcal vertebrae are there?

2 pairs

How many floating ribs are there?

five

How many fused vertebrae make up the sacrum?

five

How many lumbar vertebrae are there?

lacunae

In osseous tissue, small spaces between lamellae which contains osteocytes are

cardiac muscle

Involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart.

hair bulb

Lowest part of the hair strand

hyaline cartilage

Most common type of cartilage; it is found on the ends of long bones, ribs, and nose

coarse adjustment knob

Moves the stage up and down for focusing

optic foramen

On either side ochiasmatic groove -transmits optic nerve (CN II) along with its meningeal coverings, and the ophthalmic artery

cardiovascular

Organ system responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues

Endocrine

Organ system that controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones

anaphase

Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production

occipital condyles

Rounded projections lateral to the foramen magnum that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (atlas)

Glabella

Smooth area between the eyes

Osseous Tissue (Bone)

Strongest of all connective tissue; it forms the skeletal system

sweat gland

The glands that secrete sweat, located in the dermal layer of the skin.

objective lens

The lens on a light microscope that is closest to the stage.

Axis vertebrae

The second bone of the spinal column identified as C2. Supports movement of the head side to side

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

What type of tissue makes up the epidermis?

stratum lucidum

Which epidermal layer is found only in thick skin?

hypogastric

abdominopelvic region both medial and inferior to the right lower region

ramus

an arm-like projection of a bone takes part in joint formation is known as a

Brachial

arm

Popilteal

back of knee

lesser wings

bat-shaped portions of the sphenoid anterior to the sella turcica

sqamosal suture

between temporal and parietal bones

sagittal suture

between the two parietal bones

vomer

bone fused with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid to form the nasal septum

hyoid bone

bone in the body that supports the tongue and provides attachment sites for muscles of the tongue, neck, and pharynx

temporal bone

bone that forms parts of the side of the skull and floor of the cranial activity. There is a right and left

dorsal

brain and spinal cord both housed in the __________ body cavity

vertebral foramen

canal through which spinal cord passes

zygomatic bone

cheek bone

Odontiod process

dens. the peg that sticks up from the body of the axis

sella turcica

depression in the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland is located

external auditory meatus

ear hole

frontal bone of skull

forehead bone; protects cranium

vomer bone

forms the base for the nasal septum

Cribriform plate

forms the roof of the nasal cavity

mental foremen

hole in chin

Transverse plane

horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions

digestive system

includes esohagus, large intestine, and rectum

Patellar

kneecap

Epigastric region

located above the stomach

xiphoid process

lower, narrow portion of the sternum

Cervical region

neck

pleura

serous membrane that encloses lungs

spine

sharp, slender process that is a site of muscle & ligament attachment

spinous process

sharp, slender projection

lacrimal bone

small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts

areolar connective tissue

soft packaging material that cushions and protects body organs

dense regular connective tissue

tendons and ligaments

body of sternum

the bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum

middle nasal concha

the middle thin, spongy, bony plate with curved margins, part of the ethmoidal labyrinth, projecting from the lateral wall of the nasal cavity and separating the superior meatus from the middle meatus

medial

the nose is _______ to the ears

thoracic vertebrae

the second set of 12 vertebrae

body of vertebrae

the thick, disc-shaped anterior portion which is the weight bearing portion

Jungular Notch

top part of manubrium

maxillary bone

upper jaw

manubrium

upper portion of the sternum

mandibular ramus

vertical extension of the body on either side

atlas

what articulates with the occipital bone?

sphenoid

what bone is the site of the sella turcica?

fontanelle

what is the space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus called?

temporal

what landmark does the mastoid process belong?

prophase

what phase of mitosis do chromosomes condense?

sebaceous (oil) glands

what produces sebum?

skeletal muscle

what type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control

fibrocartilage

what type of tissue are the intervertebral discs?

connective

what type of tissue has an abundant nonliving extracellular matrix?

dense irregular connective tissue

what type of tissue makes up the reticular layer of the dermis?

RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)

which abdominal quadrant would you find the appendix

ethmoid

which bone does the cribriform belong?

Mandible

which bone is the mental foramen located?

somatic cells

which cells undergo mitosis

papillary layer

which dermal layer is responsible for fingerprints?

epithelial

which type of tissue is responsible for synthesizing hormones


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