Anatomy and Physiology Exam 1

epi-

above

peri-

around

sagitto-

arrow

ante-

before

retro-

behind

hypo-

below

The anterior pit of the elbow is the _____ region, and the corresponding (but posterior) pit of the knee is the _____ region.

cubital, popliteal

Which of the following is NOT an essential part of the anatomical position? a. feet together b. feet flat on floor c. palms forward d. mouth closed e. arms down to the side

d. mouth closed

The tarsal region is ________ to the popliteal region.

distal

inguino-

groin

The manual region is more commonly known as the _____ and the pedal region is more commonly known as the _____ .

hand, foot

The pelvic cavity can be described as _______ to the abdominal cavity in position.

inferior

The ______ region is immediately medial to the coxal region.

inguinal

Which of these organs is within the peritoneal cavity? a. urinary bladder b. kidneys c. heart d. liver e. brain

liver

The sternal region is ______ to the pectoral region.

medial

The left and right pleural cavities are separated by a thick wall called the _______

mediastinum

The cranial cavity is lined by membranes called the ______

meninges

The translucent membrane that suspend the intestines and hold them into place are called _______

mesenteries

A _______ plane passes through the sternum, umbilicus and mons pubis.

midsagittal

cervico-

neck

The back of the neck is the _____ region.

nuchal

The superficial layer of the pleura is called the ______ pleura.

parietal

Which of the following regions is not part of the upper limb? a. plantar b. carpal c. cubital d. brachial e. palmar

plantar

Organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity are said to have a _______ position.

retroperitoneal

In which area do you think pain from the gallbladder would be felt?

right upper quadrant

The greater omentum is ________ to the small intestine.

superficial

A ring-shaped section of the small intestine would be a ________ section.

transverse

Which organ system regulates blood volume, controls acid-base balance, and stimulates red blood cell production?

urinary system

parieto-

wall

intra-

within