Anatomy

Question 1

What is the definition of anatomy?

Answer 1

Study of the structure of body parts

Anatomy focuses on the physical components of the body.

Question 2

What is the definition of physiology?

Answer 2

Study of the function of body parts

Physiology examines how body parts work and interact.

Question 3

What does gross anatomy study?

Answer 3

Study of large, visible structures

Gross anatomy involves examination of structures that can be seen without a microscope.

Question 4

What does microscopic anatomy study?

Answer 4

Study of small structures requiring a microscope

Microscopic anatomy focuses on components that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Question 5

What is the study of large, visible structures called?

Answer 5

Gross Anatomy

Also known as macroscopic anatomy.

Question 6

What is the study of structures requiring a microscope?

Answer 6

Microscopic Anatomy

Includes cytology and histology.

Question 7

What does cytology focus on?

Answer 7

The study of cells

Involves examining the structure and function of cells.

Question 8

What does histology focus on?

Answer 8

The study of tissues

Involves examining the organization and function of tissues.

Question 9

Give examples of structures studied in gross anatomy.

Answer 9

• Organs
• Muscles
• Bones

These structures can be seen without a microscope.

Question 10

What is the directional term for when the head is positioned above the neck?

Answer 10

superior

‘Superior’ indicates a position higher than another part.

Question 11

The hand is ______ to the elbow.

Answer 11

distal

‘Distal’ refers to a position further from the point of attachment.

Question 12

What is the directional term for the nose’s position relative to the brain?

Answer 12

anterior

‘Anterior’ means situated towards the front of the body.

Question 13

The spine is ______ to the sternum.

Answer 13

posterior

‘Posterior’ indicates a position towards the back.

Question 14

The sternum is ______ to the vertebrae.

Answer 14

anterior

‘Anterior’ indicates the sternum is in front of the vertebrae.

Question 15

The muscles are ______ to the bones.

Answer 15

superficial

‘Superficial’ means closer to the surface of the body.

Question 16

The ears are ______ to the shoulders.

Answer 16

lateral

‘Lateral’ indicates a position away from the midline of the body.

Question 17

The shoulder is ______ to the elbow.

Answer 17

proximal

‘Proximal’ means closer to the point of attachment or trunk.

Question 18

The mouth is ______ to the eyes.

Answer 18

medial

‘Medial’ indicates a position closer to the midline of the body.

Question 19

The stomach is ______ to the lungs.

Answer 19

inferior

‘Inferior’ indicates a position lower than another part.

Question 20

Label the term for ‘UP’ in directional terms.

Answer 20

Superior

‘Superior’ is used to describe a position higher than another.

Question 21

Label the term for ‘Middle’ in directional terms.

Answer 21

Medial

‘Medial’ refers to a position towards the midline.

Question 22

What is the term for a position closer to the trunk of the body?

Answer 22

proximal

‘Proximal’ is used to describe a position nearer to the attachment point.

Question 23

What is the anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

Answer 23

Transverse

Also known as the horizontal or axial plane.

Question 24

What is another name for the coronal plane?

Answer 24

Frontal

The coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The _______ plane divides the body into left and right halves.

Answer 25

Sagittal

Question 26

What does the term 'transverse' refer to in anatomy?

Answer 26

Cuts the torso into a top half and a bottom half ## Footnote This plane is crucial for cross-sectional imaging.