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Anatomy // Mid-Point
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included? | right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac |
| When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n) | tissue |
| A frontal section divides the body into _______ portions | front and back |
| As the concentration of hydrogen ions increases, the: | solution becomes more acidic |
| When atoms combine, they may gain, lose, or share: | electrons |
| An isotope of an element contains different numbers of ______ from other atoms of the same element | neutrons |
| All glands in the body can be classified as either | exocrine or endocrine |
| The conducting unit of the nerve tissue is the | neuron |
| The strongest and most durable type of cartilage is | fibrocartilage |
| The medial part of the anterior chest wall is supported by a dagger-shaped bone calle the | sternum |
| What structures normally hold the foot bones firmly in their arched positions? | ligaments and tendons |
| The main shaft-like portion of a long bone is the | diaphysis |
| Muscles that contract ar the same time as the prime mover are called | synergists and fixators |
| Muscles may be names according to | function, direction of fibers, and points of attachment |