Directional Terms
Bones
Occupations
Macromolecules
Muscles
100

is the hand Proximal or Distal to the shoulder?

The hand is Proximal to the shoulder.

100

What layer of our bones is compact?

The correct answer is the outer layer.

100

What is a Physiatrist?

A physiatrist is a medical doctor trained in the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

100

What are Proteins made of?

The correct answer is amino acids and polypeptides.

100

What is Skeletal muscle?

 Skeletal muscle is an organ specialized for contraction, composed of striated muscle fibers (cells), supported by connective tissue, attached to bone by a tendon or aponeurosis, and stimulated by somatic motor neurons.  

200

A ____ wound might require medical attention whereas a ____ cut or scratch would need basic bandages.

A. superficial, deep

B. deep, superficial

The correct answer is B.

200

Red bone marrow is contained in which type of bone?

The correct answer is spongey bone.

200

What is a Neurologist?

A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing brain disorders.

200

What are Lipids made of?

The correct answer is glycerol and fatty acid chains.

200

What is Smooth muscle?

smooth muscle is a tissue specialized for contraction, composed of smooth muscle fibers (cells), located in the walls of hollow internal organs, and innervated by the autonomic motor neurons  

300

Are the lungs Lateral or Medial to the heart?

The lungs are Lateral to the heart.

300

What is the middle cavity of the bone called?

The correct answer is the medullary cavity.

300

What is a Neuroscientist?

A neuroscientist is a medical scientist who studies the brain and the rest of the nervous system, including the spinal cord and nerves.

300

what are Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) made of?

The correct answer is Nucleotides.

300

What is Cardiac Muscle?

cardiac muscle is striated muscle fibers (cells) that form the wall of the heart; stimulated by the intrinsic conduction system and autonomic motor neurons.

400

The axial division of our body contains what 3 main components? 

Head, neck, and trunk.

400

The outer layer of the shaft of the bone is called what?

This is called the diaphysis.

400

What is a Respiratory Therapist?

RTs are responsible for treating breathing problems in patients of all ages.

400

What are carbohydrates made of?

The correct answer is monosaccharides, like glucose and fructose; and disaccharides, like sucrose and maltose.

400

Which muscle group is the most present within the body?

The correct answer is smooth muscle.

500

The appendicular division of our body contains which parts?

The appendicular division consists of the appendages, or limbs, attached to the body’s axis.

500

What is the function of the Haversian Canal?

The Haversian Canal allows bone to get oxygen and nutrition without being highly vascular.

500

What is a Orthopedic Surgeon?

Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who specialize in treating musculoskeletal conditions, including congenital health concerns like scoliosis and traumatic injuries such as broken bones.

500

What is a macromolecule?

A macromolecule is a type of large molecule formed by joining smaller molecules. Proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids are macromolecules.

500

What does ATP stand for?

ATP stands for Adenosine Tri-Phosphate.