chapter 1 and 2 anatomy quiz guide

Pleura

: The serous membrane is associated with the lungs -visceral pleura -Parietal pleura

An accident report submitted by an officer who is a former anatomy student contains the following statement: "The victim suffered a severe blow to the cephalic region." The term in quote means

Head

The popliteal region is __________ to the inguinal region.

Inferior

anatomical position

Is A reference position -Upright stance -Feet parallel and flat on the floor -Arms at the sides of the body -Palms face toward the front -Head is level -Eyes look forward

peritoneum

Is the serous membrane of the abdominal cavity -visceral peritoneum -Parietal peritoneum

Pericardium

Is the serous membrane of the heart -visceral Pericardium -Parietal Pericardium

What is anatomy?

Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another

serous membrane

covers the viscera within the thoracic and abdominal cavities and also lines the walls of the thorax and abdomen -parietal layer lines the cavity -visceral layer is in contact with the organs

Thumb is ______________ to your little finger.

lateral

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

mid sagittal

Elbow is ________ to the wrist.

proximal

Physiology

the study of functions of the parts of the body