Anatomical Terms
Body Regions/Cavities
Body Systems
Tissues
Misc.
100
The femoral region is superior to the tarsal region. True or False?
TRUE.
100
All of the following describe someone who is in anatomical position EXCEPT?
A. Standing erect
B. Palms facing forward
C. Palms facing backwards
D. Facing forward
E. Arms at side
C. Palms facing backwards
100
Which body system consists of the skin, hair, and nails?
The Integumentary System
100
What tissue is represented by the picture below?
Transitional Epithelium Tissue
100
What is the protein called that Ella is missing? (Remember EB?)
Collagen VII protein
200
The axial portion of the body refers to the...
Head, neck, and trunk.
200
People often get the carpal and tarsal regions confused. Where are these two body regions located?
Tarsal: Ankle
Carpal: Wrist
200
Which body system breaks down and absorbs nutrients?
The Digestive System.
200
Chondrocytes are cells that make up which type of connective tissue?
Cartilage
200
The ink of tattoos has to be injected below the basement membrane. Why is this?
If the ink was not injected into the dermis layer of the skin then it would shed off over time.
300
What directional terms are usually used to reference the location of joints relative to locations on the body?
Proximal and Distal
300
What is the structure that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
The Diaphragm.
300
Which two body systems are categorized to function in movement and stability?
Skeletal System
Muscular System
300
The ground substance in connective tissue is made of what 3 components?
Water, protein fibers, and charged polysaccharides
300
The loss of what two types of fibers are responsible for wrinkles as we age?
Collagen: thick bands
Elastin: thin stringy bands
400
List two directional terms that would make the following sentence correct:
The sternal region is __________ to the lumbar region.
Anterior and Superior
400
There are several smaller body regions found in the cephalic region of the body.
Name 5 of those regions.
Nasal: Nose Otic: Ears
Oral: Mouth Frontal: Forehead
Mental: Chin Orbital/Ocular: Eyes
400
Which four body systems are categorized to generally function in metabolism?
Digestive
Excretory
Circulatory
Respiratory
400
Which type of cartilage is found in between vertebrae within the spine?
Fibrocartilage
400
Hyaline cartilage is found covering the ends of bones in joints. What condition could people develop as they age if they lack this type of cartilage?
Osteoarthritis
500
Describe someone in anatomical position:
Standing erect, arms at sides, facing forward, palms facing forward
500
There are three membranes found surrounding organs in the thoracic body cavity.
What are the names of those 3 membranes AND what organs do they surround?
1. Mediastinum: in between the lungs
2. Pericardium: surrounding the heart
3. Pleural: surrounding the lungs
500
Put the following terms in order from MOST to LEAST complex:
Molecules, Tissues, Cells, Organism, Organ System, Organ, Atoms, Ecosystem
Ecosystem, Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell, Molecule, Atoms
500
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue and where are they found?
Skeletal: skeletal muscle connected to bone
Smooth: digestive organs
Cardiac: the heart wall
500
What are the two types of glands found in glandular epithelial tissue?
What is the difference between the two?
exocrine glands: secrete substances into a ductal system to an epithelial surface
endocrine glands: secrete products directly into the bloodstream