Anatomical Composition

Question 1

Define the terms Inferior and Superior

Answer 1

Inferior: Towards the bottom of the feet
Superior: Towards the top of the Head

Question 2

Define the terms Anterior and Posterior

Answer 2

Anterior: Towards the front of the body
Posterior: Towards the rear of the body

Question 3

Define the Terms Medial and Lateral

Answer 3

Medial: Towards the midline of the body
Lateral: Away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Define the Terms Proximal and Distal

Answer 4

Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment
Distal: Further from the point of attachment

Question 5

Name the 4 Body cavities

Answer 5

Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pevlic

Question 6

What is contained in the Cranial Cavity (4)

Answer 6

Brain
Eyes and Orbits
Oral Cavity
Nasal Cavity

Question 7

What is contained the the Thoracic Cavity (4)

Answer 7

Heart
Lungs
Oesophegas
Major Blood vessels

Question 8

What is contained the the Abdominal Cavity (11)

Answer 8

Stomach
Duodenum
Small intestine
Large intestine
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder
Spleen
Kidneys
Ureters
Major blood vessels

Question 9

What is contained in the Pelvic Cavity (4)

Answer 9

Bladder
Urethra
Reproductive organs
Rectum