Lab 1: Anatomy Academy

Question 1

Atoms

Answer 1

smallest units of matter

Question 2

Molecules

Answer 2

one or more atoms joined together

Question 3

Organelles

Answer 3

parts of cells, made of molecules

Question 4

Cells

Answer 4

basic unit of life, composed of organelles working together

Question 5

Tissues

Answer 5

groups of cells massed together to perform specific function

Question 6

Organs

Answer 6

parts of the human body, made up of tissues

Question 7

Organ Systems

Answer 7

body groups of organs that work together to provide a similar/coordinated body function

Question 8

Organism

Answer 8

contiguous living system

Question 9

Anatomical Position

Answer 9

toes forward, arms straight at sides, palms forward, fingers downward, face directly forward

Question 10

Superior

Answer 10

above

Question 11

Inferior

Answer 11

below

Question 12

Anterior

Answer 12

in front

Question 13

Posterior

Answer 13

in back

Question 14

Lateral

Answer 14

moving away from midline of body

Question 15

Medial

Answer 15

moving toward body midline

Question 16

Dorsal

Answer 16

on the back

Question 17

Ventral

Answer 17

on the belly

Question 18

Cranial

Answer 18

on the head

Question 19

Caudal

Answer 19

toward the tail (region)

Question 20

Superficial

Answer 20

on the surface

Question 21

Deep

Answer 21

below the surface

Question 22

Intermediate

Answer 22

between (need 3 reference points)

Question 23

Sagittal Plane

Answer 23

dividing left and right

Question 24

Midsagittal

Answer 24

plane dividing left and right exactly down the middle

Question 25

Parasagittal

Answer 25

plane dividing left and right down any other location except the midline

Question 26

Frontal Plane

Answer 26

(Coronal Plane) plane dividing front and back

Question 27

Coronal Plane

Answer 27

(Frontal Plane) plane dividing front (anterior) and back (posterior)

Question 28

Transverse Plane

Answer 28

plane dividing top (superior) and bottom (inferior)

Question 29

Oblique Plane

Answer 29

plane intersecting at any angle ≠ 90 degrees

Question 30

Dorsal Cavity

Answer 30

body cavity that holds the brain and spinal cord

Question 31

Ventral Cavity

Answer 31

body cavity that houses familiar body organs

Question 32

Cranial Cavity

Answer 32

part 1 of 2 in dorsal cavity; holds brain

Question 33

Spinal (Vertebral) Cavity

Answer 33

part 2 of 2 in dorsal cavity; holds spinal cord; made from hollow holes (foramen) in vertebral column

Question 34

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 34

part 1 of 2 in ventral cavity; holds lungs, heart, esophagus and trachea; floors at the diaphragm

Question 35

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Answer 35

part 2 of 2 in ventral cavity; holds liver, spleen, intestines, stomach, gall bladder, pancreas, bladder, reproductive organs; superior wall = diaphragm

Question 36

Abdominal Cavity

Answer 36

1 of 2 of abdominopelvic cavity; contains digestive organs

Question 37

Pelvic Cavity

Answer 37

2 of 2 of abdominopelvic cavity; contains lower region of digestive organs, reproductive organs and the bladder

Question 38

Mediastinum

Answer 38

cavity within thoracic cavity, contains the heart, pericardium, trachea, esophagus some of bronchi and thymus

Question 39

Cutaneous Membrane

Answer 39

the skin

Question 40

Mucous Membrane

Answer 40

inner lining of most hollow organs

Question 41

Synovial Membrane

Answer 41

in joints to assist with lubrication

Question 42

Serous Membrane

Answer 42

membranes that separate organs from rest of body and provide barriers between organs and body walls to reduce friction during movement

Question 43

Membrane

Answer 43

thin, pliable tissue that helps to define the body and enclose or separate one region from another; involved in some kind of secretion and regenerate quickly

Question 44

Serous Membrane Locations

Answer 44

on interior body cavity walls or directly on the surface of organs; on lungs, heart and many other abdominal organs

Question 45

Parietal Serous Membrane

Answer 45

part of serous membrane found on the walls of cavities

Question 46

Visceral Serous Membrane

Answer 46

part serous membrane found on the organs directly

Question 47

Pleura

Answer 47

pertaining to the lungs or rib cage

Question 48

Pericardium

Answer 48

pertaining to the heart or the lining around the heart sac; name for the sac itself and the membrane surrounding the heart within it

Question 49

Peritoneum

Answer 49

pertaining to the abdominal organs or walls

Question 50

Visceral Pleura

Answer 50

serous membrane located on the lungs

Question 51

Parietal Pleura

Answer 51

serous membrane on the body wall of the rib cage

Question 52

Visceral Pericardium

Answer 52

serous membrane on the heart

Question 53

Parietal Pericardium

Answer 53

serous membrane on the interior of the fibrous pericardium

Question 54

Fibrous Pericardium

Answer 54

fibrous sac that surrounds the heart to provide extra support

Question 55

Parietal Peritoneum

Answer 55

serous membrane on the abdominal body wall

Question 56

Visceral Peritoneum

Answer 56

serous membrane on the walls of abdominal organs (live, stomach, intestines, gall bladder)

Question 57

Mesentery

Answer 57

double-layered visceral peritoneum (as seen on and around intestines)

Question 58

Lesser Omentum

Answer 58

small apron of visceral peritoneum above the stomach and riddled with fat for excess organ insulation

Question 59

Greater Omentum

Answer 59

large apron of visceral peritoneum below the stomach and riddled with fat for excess organ insulation

Question 60

Serous Fluid

Answer 60

fluid produced within and created by the serous membrane to lubricate body cavities; made from interstitial fluid (as between cells)

Question 61

Pericardial Cavity

Answer 61

cavity between the visceral and parietal pericardium

Question 62

Pleural Cavity

Answer 62

cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura

Question 63

Peritoneal Cavity

Answer 63

cavity between the visceral and parietal peritoneum