Directional Terms
Directional terms explain where one body part is in ....... to another.
Describe which sides of the body the sagittal plane divides.
Sagittal planes divide the left and right sides of the body.
The Cranial Cavity contains which organ?
The Brain
Using directional terms, describe the location of the trachea and esophagus.
They are both superior to the lungs.
They are both located in the medial region in the throat.
They are both found on the anterior side of the body.
What is the function of the microtubules in a cell?
They give structure and provide movement of materials within the cell.
Describe the anterior part of the skull:
Eyes, nose, mouth, chin
What organs are found in the superior section of the transverse plane?
Stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, diaphragm.
True or False, the spinal cord is included in the cranial cavity.
False, the spinal cord is contained in the vertebral/spinal cavity- which is continuous from the cranial cavity and run the entire length of the spine. They are considered separate cavities.
The organs in the thoracic cavity are primarily responsible for what type of function?
Respiration/Breathing
Circulation of blood
Swallowing/Digestion
In a cell city, which building or structure could serve the job of a Lysosome?
Dump, garbage collector, sewer, etc.
Which part of the arm is most distal compared in relation to the trunk?
The wrist/fingers
Which plane separates the anterior and posterior planes of the body?
The Frontal/Coronal Plane
Describe the location of the Thoracic cavity in relation to the Pelvic cavity.
The thoracic cavity is superior to the pelvic cavity.
The pelvis contains and protects which organs?
Where is skeletal muscle tissue found?
In larger muscle groups like biceps, quadriceps, glutes, traps etc.
Is a contusion a superficial or deep injury?
Superficial
True or False, Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse planes are only used to divide the body as a whole?
False, sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes are not only used to divide the body as a whole, but also to divide specific body parts and to describe movements within those planes.
Name 4 organs found in the Abdominal cavity:
Stomach, spleen, liver, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas.
What organs facilitate the hiccups?
Lungs, esophageal flap, diaphragm
Where can you find smooth muscle tissue?
In the walls of hollow organs, like arteries, esophagus, trachea etc.
True or false, the clavicle (collar bone) are lateral to the sternum?
True, they are on either side if the sternum which is a medial part of the skeleton.
The position of the eyes can be separated by applying which plane?
Sagittal plane
True or False, the diaphragm is the most inferior organ in the Thoracic cavity:
True or false, the trachea is responsible for carrying food to the stomach.
False, the esophagus is responsible for carrying food to the stomach during digestion.
What are the cells that cover the outermost layer of skin called?
Epithelial cells