Chapter 1 Practice Quiz

Question 0

Explain why multiple names for the same Anatomic structure lead to confusion

Answer 0

Because it’s not consistent, and because one name can refer for example to the entire limb while another only refers to a portion of the limb.

Question 1

When writing the title nomina anatomica on a quiz, how should it appear?

Answer 1

Upper case and underlined

Question 2

Which body plane will intercept the clavicle transversely?

Answer 2

Sagital plane

Question 3

Which body plane will intercept the metacarpus transverly

Answer 3

Coronal (frontal) plane

Question 4

Which body plane will intercept the brachium transversely?

Answer 4

Transverse plane

Question 5

Which two body planes will intercept the metacarpus longitudinally?

Answer 5

Coronal (frontal) and sagital plane

Question 6

Which two body planes will intercept the clavicle longitudinally?

Answer 6

Coronal (frontal) and transverse plane

Question 7

Which two body planes will intercept the metatarsus longitudinally?

Answer 7

Sagital and transverse plane

Question 8

State another directional term that implies the same concept as proximal on a superior limb

Answer 8

Superior

Question 9

State another directional term that implies the same concept as palmar

Answer 9

Anterior

Question 10

State another directional term that implies the same concept as dorsal on the foot

Answer 10

Superior

Question 11

State another directional term that implies the same concept as distal on a foot

Answer 11

Anterior

Question 12

State another directional term that implies the same concept as distal on a hand

Answer 12

Inferior

Question 13

Name the four major parts of the trunk ?

Answer 13

Thorax/pectus
Abdomen
Pelvis
Dorsum

Question 14

Name the 5 major parts of a superior limb and the 5 major parts of an inferior limb ( use both English and Latin)

Answer 14

SUPERIOR LIMB- regio deltoideus (deltoid region/shoulder), brachium (arm), cubitus (elbow), antebrachium ( forearm), manus (hand)
INFERIOR LIMB- coxa (hip), femur (thigh), genu (knee), crus (leg), pes (foot)

Question 15

Name the three major parts of a hand and three major parts of a foot?

Answer 15

Hand( manus)- Carpus (wrist), Metacarpus, Digiti manus

Foot (pes)- tarsus (ankle), metatarsus, Digiti pes (toes)

Question 16

Two other acceptable names for the thumb

Answer 16

Digitus primus

Pollex

Question 17

State the number of visceral and somatic systems that are present in your body

Answer 17

7 somatic

4 visceral

Question 18

Which of the 12 body systems have organs located in the head? In/on a superior limb? Within the thoracic cavity?

Answer 18

HEAD (caput)-digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, lymphatic system, endocrine system, integumentary system, muscular system, skeletal system
SUPERIOR LIMB (membrum superioris)- cardiovascular system, nervous system, lymphatic system, integumentary system, muscle system, skeletal system
THORACIC CAVITY (thorax/pectus)- respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic,

Question 19

What is the name of the book in which proper anatomical names are listed in Latin?

Answer 19

Nomina Anatomica

Question 20

In which body system(s) are there significant differences between males and females?

Answer 20

Reproductive systems

Question 21

How do optometry and ophthalmology differ?

Answer 21

Optometry primarily involves visual deficits and their correction
Ophthalmology involves all medical and surgical aspects of the eye

Question 22

What does a splanchnologist study?

Answer 22

Reproductive systems

Question 23

What are 3 characteristics that all visceral body systems share?

Answer 23

Tubular design
Mucous membrane lining
Have 1 or more openings at the body surface

Question 24

List the four basic tissues found in the body

Answer 24

Epithelial tissue Nervous tissue Muscle tissue Connective tissue

Question 25

Which direction are the palms facing in the anatomical position ?

Answer 25

Anterior

Question 26

What is an eponym? Why are they avoided?

Answer 26

Are proper names ( named after someone) | Because they are not descriptive and are not official.

Question 27

Which principle of morphology is best demonstrated by vertebrae

Answer 27

Metamerism

Question 28

Which principle of morphology is best demonstrated by skin

Answer 28

Stratification

Question 29

Which principle of morphology is best demonstrated by ears

Answer 29

Zygomorphism

Question 30

Which principle of morphology is best demonstrated by trachea

Answer 30

Tubulation

Question 31

Which principle of morphology is best demonstrated by space within the abdominal wall

Answer 31

Cavitation