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Anatomy Study Stack
Weeks 6-12 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The biceps brachii has this fascicle arrangement, which maximizes the range of motion possible. | Parallel |
| A muscle with fascicles that insert into only one side of the tendon is categorized as: | Unipennate |
| The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle and is outside the epimysium and tendon is called the: | Fascia |
| The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the: | Transverse Abdominis |
| An example of a muscle with this type of fascicle arrangement is the orbicularis oris. | Circular |
| The point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts is the: | Origin |
| A muscle with fascicles that insert into the tendon from both sides is categorized as: | Bipennate |
| This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement. | Convergent |
| The term _____ is used to describe a muscle that directly performs a specific movement. | Agonist |
| The continuous low level of sustained contraction maintained by all skeletal muscles is muscle: | Tone |
| The most common type of level in the body is a ____ -class lever. | Third |
| Another name for a sphincter muscle is a _____ muscle. | Circular |
| The muscle that allows the thumb to be drawn across the palm to touch the tip of any finger is the: | Opponens Pollicis |
| Another name for a skeletal muscle cell is a: | Muscle Fiber |
| Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the: | Clavicle and Scapula |
| The action of the brachialis muscle is to ____ the forearm. | Flex |
| Muscles may be names according to: | Function, Direction of fibers, Points of attachment |
| The sternocleidomastoid muscle is an example of a muscle named for its: | Points of Attachment |
| Excitable cells that conduct the impulses are called: | Neurons |
| The somatic nervous system carries information to the: | Skeletal Muscles |
| Chemical signals diffuse between neurons at this location. | Synapse |
| Glia cells are located in the peripheral nervous system? | Schwann Cells |
| The ____ of a neuron is a single process that usually extends from a tapered portion of the cell body. | Axon |
| Describes the bundles of nerve fibers within the central nervous system. | Tracts |
| Functions of the central nervous system (CNS)? | Integrating sensory information, Evaluating the information, Initiating an outgoing response |
| Dendrites conduct impulses ______ cell bodies. | Toward |
| The dorsal root of each spinal nerve is easily recognized as a swelling called the: | Dorsal Root Ganglion |
| The inner protective covering of the brain is called the: | Meninges |
| How many pairs of spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord? | 31 |
| The large fluid-filled spaced within the brain are called the: | Ventricles |
| The internal iliac artery supplies blood to the: | Pelvis |
| ______ is used to determine the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. | Hematocrit |
| The _____ drains much of the superficial leg and foot. | Great Saphenous Vein |
| The _____ is (are) supplied with blood from the left subclavian artery. | Head and Upper Extremities |
| The structure referred to as the pacemaker of the heart is (are) the: | SA node |
| The bulk of the heart wall is the thick, contractile middle layer called the: | Myocardium |
| The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell: | Antigen |
| Interferon inhibits the spread of: | Viruses and Cancer |
| Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the: | Small Intestine |
| The spleen is located in the ____ region. | Left Hypochondriac |
| The vibrissae function as: | Filters |
| The trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs make up the: | Lower Respiratory Tract |
| The tracahea divides at its lower end into two: | Primary Bronchi |
| The small leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the: | Epiglottis |
| The roof of the nose is seperated from the cranial activity by a portion of the ethmoid bone called the: | Cribriform Plate |
| During respiration, the thorax: | Becomes larger when the chest is raised |
| A common condition characterized by acute inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree is: | Acute bronchitis |
| The ____ of each lung lies against the ribs and is rounded to match the contours of the thoracic cavity. | Costal Surface |
| The structures that deflect air as it passes through the nose are called: | Conchae |
| The structure in the neck known as the "Adam's apple" is the: | Thyroid Cartilage |
| The total number of lobes in both lungs is: | 5 |
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