Anatomical terminology refresher
The sternum is what to the lungs?
a. Proximal
b. Posterior
c. Lateral
d. Medial
d. Medial
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of connective tissue?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Bone
c. Areolar tissue
d. Nervous tissue
d. Nervous tissue
Which of the following is not a layer of the skin?
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum spinosum
c. Hypodermis
d. Epidermis
The carpals are _____ to the metacarpals.
a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Anterior
d. Posterior
a. Proximal
Which of the following cells produces collagen fibers?
a. Myocytes
b. Mesenchymal cells
c. Fibroblasts
d. Adipocytes
e. Melanocytes
c. Fibroblasts
What is the name of the muscle responsible for goosebumps?
Arrector pili
The olecranon region describes
a. The knee
b. The elbow
c. The back of the knee
d. The nose
b. The elbow
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cartilage?
a. It has no nerves or blood vessels
b. It can heal quickly
c. It contains chondrocytes that occupy small spaces called lacuna
d. It can be found on many joint surfaces
b. It can heal quickly
What is the name of a gland that secretes sebum?
Sebaceous gland
The most superficial layer of the epidermis is the
a. Dermis
b. Stratum basale
c. Stratum corneum
d. Stratum spinosum
e. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum corneum
In which of the following connective tissues are most blood cells produced?
a. Cartilage
b. Bone marrow
c. Reticular connective tissue
d. Cardiac muscle tissue
b. Bone marrow
Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
a. Vitamin K synthesis
b. Thermoregulation
c. Protection against abrasion
d. Protection against UV light
a. Vitamin K synthesis
a. Right hypochondriac region
b. Right lumbar region
c. Left lumbar region
d. Hypogastric region
a. Right hypochondriac region
*Can also be seen in the epigastric and a small portion in the left hypochondriac region
Which type of cartilage is the strongest cartilage and is present in intervertebral discs?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Dense regular connective tissue
e. Dense irregular connective tissue
c. Fibrocartilage
Name 4 parts of the integumentary system.
Hair, skin, nails, glands