Anatomy Terminology
What term is used to describe a body part closer to the core?
Proximal
What body system provides structure and protects organs?
Skeletal system
Where is the sternum located?
Anterior ribcage
What type of connective tissue connects bone to muscle?
Tendons
What does the brachial region include?
The arms
What is an example of an irregular bone?
Vertebrae, skull bones, pelvic bones, hyoid
Where is movement processed?
Motor cortex
What is the thickest layer or an artery made of?
Smooth muscle
What tissue type pumps blood and helps movement?
Muscle tissue
What is the anterior-most bone in the skull?
The frontal bone
The brain, brain stem, and spinal cord make up what system?
The central nervous system
How many lobes does the brain have?
5
What type of blood vessel is the only one to have valve flaps?
Veins
What type of tissue has the most "open" space?
Connective tissue
Why are dorsal and posterior synonymous for humans but not bears?
Humans are bipedal, bears are quadrupedal
Hormones bind to specific ____ cells?
Target cells
What is the frontal lobe responsible for?
Problem solving, reasoning
The pulmonary artery pumps blood to what vital organ?
The lungs
What tissue is connected to the brain/spinal cord
What is the only bone in the body not connected to any other bones?
The hyoid
What part of the spine is the lumbar region located?
Inferior portion, bottom portion, bottom 5 vertebrae
What is the myelin sheath's purpose?
Insulation, efficient/direct nerve impulses
What valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
What is epithelial tissue responsible for?
Protection and sensrory reception