Anatomy 1 Midterm review Unit 1 (organization of human body)

Spaces w the body that protect support and separate the various internal organs are referred to as

Cavities

What is another name for neck region?

Cervical

Which body region supports the head and attaches it to the trunk of the body?

Cervical (neck)

A vertical plane that runs though the body and separates (divides) it into a right and left portion is called

Sagittal

The study of the function of the body is called

physiology

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is

proximal

The trunk of the body is also referred to as the

Torso

This term relates to the covering of an organ

Visceral

Posterior may also be referred to as

Dorsal

What is the area on the front surface of the body marked by a crease on each side, where the trunk attaches called?

Groin

This plane runs parallel to the ground and divides the body into a superior and inferior portion. (Give the three terms)

Horizontal Transverse Cross sectional

What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Diaphragm (phrenic)

The study of the structure of the body is called

Anatomy

Ventral is also referred to as

Anterior

Which principal cavity is located on the anterior surface of the trunk (give both terms)

Anterior Ventral

Name the two principal cavities of the body

Anterior (Ventral) Posterior (Dorsal)

The movement that decreases an angle at an articulation

Flexion

Give three terms that describe the portion of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist.

Forearm Antebrachium Antebrachial

What plane divides the body into an anterior and posterior portion?

Frontal (coronal)

A term used in descriptive anatomy that means towards the feet or away from the head (give both terms. 0

Inferior Caudal

This term means towards the inside of the body

Internal

Gross human anatomy may also be called

Macroscopic

This branch of anatomy deals with structures that can be observed without the use of a microscope

Macroscopic (gross)

In descriptive anatomy the term meaning towards the midline is referred to as

Medial

A vertical plane that runs through the body and divides it into equal portions is called

Median (Midsagittal)

What are the three subdivisions of the thoracic cavity?

Mediastinum Pleural cavity Pericardial cavity

This term relates to or forming the outer wall of a body cavity

Parietal

The branch of anatomy that studies structural changes caused by disease is called:

Pathological

What is the basin-like structure formed by the two hip bones, the sacrum and the coccyx referred to as?

Pelvis

A term in descriptive anatomy that means towards the back of the body (give both terms)

Posterior Dorsal

This term refers to something that is located toward or closer to the point of attachment of limb to the trunk of the body.

Proximal

In this subdivision of anatomy, one would study areas of the body such as the head, chest, or neck

Regional

A term used in descriptive anatomy that means towards the head or away from the feet. (Give all 4 terms)

Superior Cephalad Cephalic Cranial

This subdivision of anatomy studies the individual systems of the body

Systemic

The subdivision of anatomy studies the structures of the body with emphasis on superficial landmarks

Topographical

The act of moving an extremity towards the midline of the body is called:

adduction