Language Of Anatomy

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of structure

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Study of the functions of living organisms and their parts

Question 3

Microscopic anatomy

Answer 3

Looks at small structures with microscope

Question 4

Gross anatomy

Answer 4

Looks at large structures that are naked to the eye

Question 5

Comparative anatomy

Answer 5

Similarities and differences across species (similarities in bone structures)

Question 6

Developmental anatomy

Answer 6

Changes that occur through conception to maturity

Question 7

Embryology

Answer 7

Changes that occur from fertilization to birth

Question 8

Regional anatomy

Answer 8

Looking at body region by region (head and neck; looks at all systems in that region)

Question 9

Surface anatomy

Answer 9

Study of the external features of the body

Question 10

Systemic anatomy

Answer 10

Looks at each system and everywhere that system appears in the body

Question 11

Visceral peritoneum

Answer 11

Covers surface of most digestive organs

Question 12

Peritoneal cavity

Answer 12

Potential space with serous fluid; middle layer

Question 13

Parietal peritoneum

Answer 13

Lines internal walls of a abdomniopelvic cavity

Question 14

Pleura

Answer 14

Serous membrane around lung

Question 15

Pericardium

Answer 15

Serous membrane around heart

Question 16

Serous cavity (between serous membranes)

Answer 16

-contains: serous fluid
-function: reduces friction between moving organs

Question 17

Visceral layer

Answer 17

Covers external surface of specific organs (inner layer)

Question 18

Parietal layer

Answer 18

Lines internal surface of the body wall (outside layer)

Question 19

Serous membrane parts

Answer 19

Parietal layer and visceral layer

Question 20

Ventral cavities are lined with

Answer 20

Serous membrane

Question 21

Abdomniopelvic cavity (ventral)

Answer 21

Abdominal: digestive organs and glands
Pelvic: urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum

Question 22

Thoracic cavity (ventral)

Answer 22

Pleural cavity (lungs), pericardial cavity, mediastinum

Question 23

Vertebral cavity (dorsal)

Answer 23

Spinal cord and vertebrae

Question 24

Cranial cavity (dorsal)

Answer 24

Brain

Question 25

Oblique plane

Answer 25

At an angle; any other plane

Question 26

Sagittal plane

Answer 26

Divides left and right

Question 27

Transverse (horizontal plane)

Answer 27

Divides superior and inferior

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Coronal (frontal) plane

Answer 28

Divides anterior and posterior (front and back)

Question 29

Levels of organization

Answer 29

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

Question 30

Gross anatomy

Answer 30

Looks at large structures Features visible to the naked eye (internal organs)

Question 31

Physiology

Answer 31

Study of function

Question 32

Anatomy

Answer 32

Study of structure- where is something?

Question 33

Cutaneous

Answer 33

Skin

Question 34

Plantar

Answer 34

Sole of foot

Question 35

Pedal

Answer 35

Foot

Question 36

Patellar

Answer 36

Front of knee

Question 37

Popliteal

Answer 37

Back of knee

Question 38

Crural

Answer 38

Entire lower portion of leg (knee to ankle)

Question 39

Femoral

Answer 39

Thigh

Question 40

Palmar

Answer 40

Palm of hand

Question 41

Antecubital

Answer 41

Front of elbow

Question 42

Cubital

Answer 42

Back of elbow

Question 43

Carpal

Answer 43

wrist

Question 44

Antebrachial

Answer 44

Forearm

Question 45

Brachial

Answer 45

Arm

Question 46

Perineal

Answer 46

In between anus and external genetalia

Question 47

Lumbar

Answer 47

Lower back (bottom 5 vertebrae)

Question 48

Inguinal

Answer 48

Groin

Question 49

Gluteal

Answer 49

Buttox

Question 50

Pelvic

Answer 50

Hip area; pelvis

Question 51

Costal

Answer 51

Ribs

Question 52

Vertebral

Answer 52

Vertebrae; midline of back (spinal column)

Question 53

Axillary

Answer 53

Armpit

Question 54

Abdominal

Answer 54

Abdomen ( top of ribs to bottom of pelvis?

Question 55

Umbilical

Answer 55

Belly button (naval)

Question 56

Pectoral

Answer 56

Chest

Question 57

Cervical

Answer 57

Neck (first 7 vertebrae)

Question 58

Ophthalmic

Answer 58

Eye (optic, orbital)

Question 59

Nasal

Answer 59

Nose

Question 60

Mental

Answer 60

Chin

Question 61

Buccal

Answer 61

Cheek

Question 62

Oral

Answer 62

Mouth

Question 63

Occipital

Answer 63

Back of head

Question 64

Frontal

Answer 64

Forehead

Question 65

Otic

Answer 65

Ear

Question 66

Cephalic

Answer 66

Head (cranial)

Question 67

Appendicular region

Answer 67

Limbs

Question 68

Middle quadrant

Answer 68

Umbilical region

Question 69

Left and right of middle region

Answer 69

Right and left lumbar region

Question 70

Above middle region

Answer 70

Epigastric region

Question 71

Top left and right regions

Answer 71

Right and left hypochondriac region

Question 72

Below middle region

Answer 72

Hypogastric region

Question 73

Bottom left and right regions

Answer 73

Right and left iliac region

Question 74

Right upper quadrant

Answer 74

Intestines, stomach, liver, gallbladder

Question 75

Left upper quadrant

Answer 75

Liver, stomach, and pancreas

Question 76

Right lower quadrant

Answer 76

Bladder, appendix, intestines

Question 77

Left lower quadrant

Answer 77

Intestines, bladder