Body orientation

Question 1

which plane is split vertically down the middle of the body

(anatomical position)

Answer 1

median plan

Question 2

which plane is split vertically down the body at any point

(parallel to the median plane)

Answer 2

saggital plane

Question 3

which plane seperates the anterior and posterior of the body

Answer 3

coronal plane (or frontal plane)

Question 4

which plane cuts the body horizontally

Answer 4

transverse plane (or axial plane)

Question 5

which plane cuts the body at an angle

Answer 5

Oblique plane

Question 6

what is the body position which to person is lying flat face down, on their front

Answer 6

prone

Question 7

what is the body position which the person is lying flat, face up, on their back

Answer 7

supine

Question 8

what is the body position whcih the individual is standing with their palms facing forward

Answer 8

anatomical position

Question 9

what is the directional term for the front

Answer 9

anterior

Question 10

what is the directional term for the back

Answer 10

posterior

Question 11

what is the directional term for something furthur into the body

Answer 11

deep

Question 12

what is the directional term for something furthur away from its origin

Answer 12

distal

eg. the hand is located at the distal end of the forearm

Question 13

what is the directional term for a structure located closer to the sole of the foot

Answer 13

inferior

Question 14

what is the directional term for a structure located forthur from the median plane

Answer 14

lateral

Question 15

what is the directional term for a stucture located clsoer to the median plane

Answer 15

medial

Question 16

what is the directional term for a part located closer to its origin

Answer 16

proximal

eg. the proximal end of the femur joins with the pelvic bone

Question 17

what is the directional term for something located closer to the surface of the skin

Answer 17

superficial

Question 18

what is the directional term for when something is located closer to the top of the skull

Answer 18

superior

Question 19

What does bi-lateral mean?

Answer 19

Both sides

Example: kidneys

Question 20

What does uni-lateral mean?

Answer 20

One side

Example: spleen

Question 21

What does ipsilateral refer to?

Answer 21

Something occurring on the same side

Example: right thumb and right toe

Question 22

What does contralateral mean?

Answer 22

Opposite sides

Example: right hand and left hand

Question 23

What does the integumentary system consist of?

Answer 23

Skin, its appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands, etc.) & the subcutaneous tissue beneath it

The integumentary system is critical for protection and sensation.

Question 24

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Answer 24

Protecting vital organs and providing structure

The skeletal system consists of bones and cartilage.

Question 25

What does the articular system include?

Answer 25

Joints and their associated ligaments ## Footnote This system connects bones and creates sites of movement.

Question 26

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Answer 26

Muscles that contract to articulate at the joint ## Footnote The muscular system is essential for movement.

Question 27

What are the two main components of the nervous system?

Answer 27

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system ## Footnote The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral includes nerves and ganglia.

Question 28

True or False: The nervous system controls and coordinates the functions of the organ systems in response to change.

Answer 28

True ## Footnote This is a key function of the nervous system.

Question 29

What is included in the circulatory system?

Answer 29

Cardiovascular system and lymphatic system ## Footnote The cardiovascular system includes the heart and blood vessels.

Question 30

What does the cardiovascular system do?

Answer 30

Conducts blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells & removing waste products ## Footnote This system is crucial for maintaining homeostasis.

Question 31

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

Answer 31

Collecting excess fluid, fighting infections, and absorbing fats ## Footnote The lymphatic system consists of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and organs like the spleen and tonsils.

Question 32

What processes are associated with the digestive/alimentary system?

Answer 32

Ingestion, mastication, deglutition, digestion, absorption of nutrients, and excretion of feces ## Footnote This system is essential for nutrient processing and waste elimination.

Question 33

where is the abdominal cavity

Answer 33

below the thoracic cavity, and above the pelvic cavity

Question 34

abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 34

the part of the body located below the diaphragm and use the pelvis bones as a marker for its lower boundary

Question 35

where is the abdominopelvic region

Answer 35

the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity ## Footnote contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, and most of the large intestine.

Question 36

where is the epigastric region located

Answer 36

in the central upper abdomen