CHAPTER 1: Human Body Orientation

Question 1

the structure and shape of the bidy and its parts and their relationship to one another

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

how the body and its parts function

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

Levels of Structural Organization

Answer 3

Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> System -> Organism

Question 4

which system waterproofs the body, cushions, and protects the deeper tissues from injury?

Answer 4

Integumentary System

Question 5

which system provides support to the body?

Answer 5

Skeletal System

Question 6

which system includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors?

Answer 6

Nervous System

Question 7

which system produces hormones?

Answer 7

Endocrine System

Question 8

which system includes the heart and blood vessels?

Answer 8

Cardiovascular System

Question 9

which system returns leaked fluid into the bloodstream, protects the body from infection, and keeps a healthy balance of fluid throughout the body?

Answer 9

Lymphatic System

Question 10

which system keeps the body supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide? it is also composed of the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Answer 10

Respiratory System

Question 11

which system breaks down food and deliver its nutrients to the blood for dispersal to the body cells?

Answer 11

Digestive System

Question 12

which system maintains the body’s water and salt balance?

Answer 12

Urinary System

Question 13

which system produces offspring?

Answer 13

Reproductive System

Question 14

what is the anatomical position of the body?

Answer 14

body is erect with feel parallel and arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward

Question 15

directional term when a body part is above

Answer 15

superior

Question 16

directional term when a body part is below

Answer 16

inferior

Question 17

directional term for when a body part is in front

Answer 17

anterior

Question 18

directional term for when a body part is behind

Answer 18

posterior

Question 19

directional term for when a body part is TOWARD or at the MIDLINE of the body

Answer 19

medial

Question 20

directional term for when a body part is AWAY from the MIDLINE of the body

Answer 20

lateral

Question 21

directional term for when a body part is in between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Answer 21

intermediate

Question 22

directional term for when a body part is close to the origin

Answer 22

proximal

Question 23

directional term for when a body part is farther fromt the origin

Answer 23

distal

Question 24

directional term for when a body part is TOWARD or at the SURFACE of the body; external

Answer 24

superficial

Question 25

directional term for when a body part is AWAY from the SURFACE of the body; internal

Answer 25

deep

Question 26

which plane & section divides the body into right and left parts?

Answer 26

sagittal plane; median (midsagittal) section

Question 27

which plane & section divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

Answer 27

frontal plane; coronal section

Question 28

which plane & section divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

Answer 28

transverse plane; cross section

Question 29

which body cavity protects the lungs and heart?

Answer 29

thoracic cavity

Question 30

which body cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines

Answer 30

abdominal cavity

Question 31

which body cavity contains the reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum?

Answer 31

pelvic cavity

Question 32

which body cavity protects the brain?

Answer 32

cranial cavity

Question 33

which body cavity extends from cranial cavity to the end of spinal cord; protects the spinal cord.

Answer 33

spinal cavity