Ch. 4, 5, & 6

Question 1

Lowest horizontal imaginary line that joins the tubercles on the iliac crests

Answer 1

intertubercular plane

Question 2

Mid horizontal imaginary line that joins the lowest point of the costal margin on each side of the body

Answer 2

subcostal plane

Question 3

Uppermost horizontal plane that passes through the pylorus, the duodenal junction, the neck of the pancreas, and the hilum of the kidneys

Answer 3

transpyloric plane

Question 4

Broad muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and forms the floor of the thoracic cavity

Answer 4

diaphragm

Question 5

Ligament between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic tubercle

Answer 5

inguinal ligament

Question 6

Thickened upper margin of the fascia covering the anterior surface of the quadratus lumborum muscle

Answer 6

lateral arcuate ligament

Question 7

Arises from the sides of the bodies of the first two lumbar vertebrae

Answer 7

left crus of the diaphragm

Question 8

Fibrous band of tissue that stretches from the xiphoid to the symphysis pubis

Answer 8

linea alba

Question 9

Slightly curved line on the ventral abdominal wall that marks the lateral border of the rectus abdominis

Answer 9

linea semilunaris

Question 10

Thickened upper margin of the fascia covering the anterior surface of the psoas muscle

Answer 10

medial arcuate ligament

Question 11

Lower portion of the abdominopelvic cavity that contains part of the large intestine, the rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs

Answer 11

pelvic cavity

Question 12

Area in the pelvic cavity between the rectum and the uterus where free fluid may accumulate

Answer 12

rectouterine space

Question 13

Muscle of the anterior abdominal wall

Answer 13

rectus abdominis muscle

Question 14

Arises from the sides of the bodies of the first three lumbar vertebrae

Answer 14

right crus of the diaphragm

Question 15

In the male, a small outpocket of the pelvic cavity containing the testes

Answer 15

scrotal cavity

Question 16

Triangular opening in the external oblique aponeurosis

Answer 16

superficial inguinal ring

Question 17

Formed by the deflection of the peritoneum from the bladder to the uterus

Answer 17

vesicouterine pouch

Question 18

The internal organs

Answer 18

viscera

Question 19

Located between the anterior surface of the renal fascia and the posterior area of the peritoneum

Answer 19

anterior pararenal space

Question 20

attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and undersurface of the diaphragm

Answer 20

falciform ligament

Question 21

Single layer of cells that form the peritoneum

Answer 21

mesothelium

Question 22

Primary compartment of the peritoneal cavity; extends across the anterior abdomen from the diaphragm to the pelvis

Answer 22

greater sac

Question 23

Ligament between the stomach and the spleen; completely enclosed by renal fascia

Answer 23

gastrosplenic ligament

Question 24

Located directly around the kidney; completely enclosed by renal fascia

Answer 24

perirenal space

Question 25

Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneum cavity

Answer 25

ascites

Question 26

Membranous extension of the peritoneum that suspends the stomach and duodenum from the liver; helps support the lesser curvature of the stomach

Answer 26

lesser omentum

Question 27

Layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall

Answer 27

parietal peritoneum

Question 28

Ligament between the spleen and kidney

Answer 28

lienorenal ligament

Question 29

Found between the posterior renal fascia and the muscles of the posterior abdominal walls

Answer 29

posterior pararenal space

Question 30

Opening to the lesser sac

Answer 30

epiploic foramen

Question 31

Double fold of the peritoneum attached to the duodenum, stomach, and large intestine; helps support the greater curve of the stomach

Answer 31

greater omentum

Question 32

Right posterior subhepatic space located anterior to the kidney and inferior to the liver where fluid may accumulate

Answer 32

morrison's pouch

Question 33

Slitlike spaces near the liver; potential space for fluid to accumulate

Answer 33

peritoneal recess

Question 34

Potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneal layers

Answer 34

peritoneal cavity

Question 35

Layer of the peritoneum that covers the abdominal organs

Answer 35

visceral peritoneum

Question 36

Peritoneal pouch located behind the lesser omentum and stomach

Answer 36

lesser sac

Question 37

Termination of the falciform ligament; seen in the left lobe of the liver

Answer 37

ligamentum teres

Question 38

The front (belly) surface of the body is _______.

Answer 38

anterior/ventral

Question 39

When a structure is closer to the body midline or point of attachment to the trunk, it is described as ________.

Answer 39

proximal

Question 40

The top of the head is the most ________ of the body.

Answer 40

superior

Question 41

Structures located toward the surface of the body are _______.

Answer 41

superficial

Question 42

The back surface of the body is _________.

Answer 42

posterior/dorsal

Question 43

The sphincter of Oddi is ______.

Answer 43

distal

Question 44

The bottom of the feet is the most ______ point of the body.

Answer 44

inferior

Question 45

Structures located farther inward (away from the body surface) are ______.

Answer 45

deep

Question 46

The hepatic artery is ______ to the common duct.

Answer 46

medial

Question 47

Toward the head is _____.

Answer 47

cephalic/ cranial

Question 48

The structure is ______ if it is toward the far side of the body.

Answer 48

lateral

Question 49

Toward the tail, or _____, is sometimes used instead of inferior.

Answer 49

caudal

Question 50

The two principle body cavities are the _____ and the _____.

Answer 50

dorsal cavity; ventral cavity

Question 51

The bony dorsal cavity may be subdivided into the ______, which holds the brain and the sinal cord.

Answer 51

cranial cavity

Question 52

The _____ is located near the anterior body surface and is subdivided into the ____ cavity and the ______ cavity.

Answer 52

ventral cavity; thoracic; abdominopelvic

Question 53

The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by a broad muscle, the _____, which forms the floor of the thoracic cavity.

Answer 53

diaphragm

Question 54

The thoracic cavity is divided into two ____, each containing a lung, with the mediastinum between them.

Answer 54

pleural sacs

Question 55

The heart is surrounded by another cavity called the _____.

Answer 55

pericardial sac

Question 56

The abdominal cavity is bounded ______ by the diaphragm.

Answer 56

superiorly

Question 57

The abdominal cavity is bounded ______ by the abdominal wall muscles.

Answer 57

anteriorly

Question 58

The abdominal cavity is bounded ______ by the vetebral column, ribs, and iliac fossa.

Answer 58

posteriorly

Question 59

The abdominal cavity is bounded ______ by the pelvis.

Answer 59

inferiorly

Question 60

What organs are in the right hypochondrium region?

Answer 60

right kidney, liver, gallbladder, small intestine

Question 61

What organs are in the epigastrium region?

Answer 61

liver, pancreas, stomach, spleen, adrenal glands, duodenum

Question 62

What organs are in the left hypochondrium region?

Answer 62

left kidney, spleen, pancres, colon

Question 63

What organs are in the right lumbar region?

Answer 63

colon, liver, gallbladder

Question 64

What organs are in the umbilical region?

Answer 64

small intestine

Question 65

What organs are in the left lumbar region?

Answer 65

left kidney, colon

Question 66

What organs are in the right iliac region?

Answer 66

appendix, colon

Question 67

What organs are in the hypogastric region?

Answer 67

bladder, uterus, prostate gland

Question 68

What organs are in the left iliac region?

Answer 68

colon