anatomical terminology pt 2

Question 1

a person standing upright with the feet flat on the floor, arms to the side, and the palms and face directed forward.

Answer 1

anatomical position

Question 2

passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into right and left portions.

Answer 2

sagittal plane

Question 3

extends vertically and divides the body into anterior and posterior planes.

Answer 3

frontal or coronal plane

Question 4

passes across the body or an organ perpendicular to its long axis; it divides the body or organ into superior and inferior portions.

Answer 4

transverse (horizontal) plane

Question 5

towards the front, or belly.

Answer 5

ventral

Question 6

towards the back or spine

Answer 6

dorsal

Question 7

toward the ventral side

Answer 7

anterior

Question 8

toward the dorsal side

Answer 8

posterior

Question 9

toward the head or superior end

Answer 9

cephalic

Question 10

toward the forehead or nose

Answer 10

rostral

Question 11

toward the tail or inferior end

Answer 11

caudal

Question 12

above

Answer 12

superior

Question 13

below

Answer 13

inferior

Question 14

toward the median plane, or in the middle

Answer 14

medial

Question 15

away from the median plane

Answer 15

lateral

Question 16

closer to the point of attachment or origin

Answer 16

proximal

Question 17

farther from the point of attachment or origin

Answer 17

distal

Question 18

on the same side of the body

Answer 18

ipsilateral

Question 19

on opposite sides of the body

Answer 19

contralateral

Question 20

closer to the body surface

Answer 20

superficial

Question 21

farther from the body surface

Answer 21

deep

Question 22

ruq

Answer 22

right upper quadrant

Question 23

RLQ

Answer 23

right lower quadrant

Question 24

LUQ

Answer 24

left upper quadrant

Question 25

LLQ

Answer 25

left lower quadrant

Question 26

integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems

Answer 26

11 organ systems

Question 27

protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication.

Answer 27

integumentary system

Question 28

support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid-base balance.

Answer 28

skeletal system

Question 29

movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production.

Answer 29

muscular system

Question 30

recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease.

Answer 30

lymphatic system

Question 31

absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech.

Answer 31

respiratory system

Question 32

elimination of wastes; regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation; control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; detoxification.

Answer 32

urinary system

Question 33

rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation.

Answer 33

nervous system

Question 34

hormone production; internal chemical communication and coordination

Answer 34

endocrine system

Question 35

distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte, and acid base balance.

Answer 35

circulatory system

Question 36

nutrient breakdown and absorption. liver functions include metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals; synthesis of plasma proteins; disposal of drugs, toxins and hormones; and cleansing of blood.

Answer 36

digestive system

Question 37

production and delivery of sperm; secretion of sex hormones.

Answer 37

male reproductive system

Question 38

production of eggs; site of fertilization and fetal development; fetal nourishment; birth; lactation; secretion of sex hormones.

Answer 38

female reproductive system.