random questions Flashcards
What is the term for the study of the structure of the body?
Anatomy
True or False: Physiology is the study of body structures.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
frontal
What does the term ‘medial’ refer to in anatomy?
Closer to the midline of the body
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
Thoracic cavity
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a major body system? A) Circulatory B) Digestive C) Geographical D) Nervous
C) Geographical
What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?
Dorsal
True or False: The term ‘lateral’ means farther from the midline.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ cavity houses the digestive organs.
abdominal
What is the term for the lower part of the body, including the legs?
Inferior
Multiple choice: Which plane divides the body into left and right parts? A) Transverse B) Sagittal C) Frontal D) Coronal
B) Sagittal
What does ‘superior’ refer to in anatomical terms?
Closer to the head
True or False: The term ‘proximal’ refers to a structure being further from the point of attachment.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.
circulatory
What is the term for the study of the functions of body parts?
Physiology
Multiple choice: Which of the following is an organ system? A) Skin B) Heart C) Respiratory D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does the term ‘distal’ mean?
Further from the point of attachment
True or False: The abdominal cavity is part of the thoracic cavity.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into upper and lower parts.
transverse
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Ventral
