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Organization of Body

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An example of a tissue in the body is ________. epithelium
The ________ system is involved in immunity. lymphatic
The knee is ________ to the foot. proximal
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are _____________. axial and appendicular.
The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity called the _____ cavity. dorsal
The dorsal body cavity is subdivided into a cranial cavity and a spinal cavity. (T or F) True
Which structure is located entirely within the right upper quadrant? appendix gallbladder
Another name for the midsagittal plane is ________. median
The gluteal region is ________ to the popliteal region. superior
The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the _____ cavities. abdominal and pelvic
The brain is ________ to the skull. deep
The plane that divides the body into front and back portions is the _____ plane. coronal
Muscles are ________ to the skin. deep
Which branch of anatomy studies the structural changes that occur as one ages? developmental anatomy
A coronal section through the human body can pass through both ears.
The inguinal region lies where the thigh joins the trunk.
A frontal plane is the same as a ________ plane. coronal
The sternal region is ________ to the scapular region. anterior
Which organ is not found in the ventral body cavity? spinal cord
Physiology is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. function
Anatomy is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. structure
Regarding directional terms, superior means toward the head.
As an anatomical region, lumbar refers to the infero-medial aspect of the back.
All of the following are characteristics of human life except synthesis by scientists.
The chest is ________ to the abdomen. superior
_____ refers to an inner region of an organ, whereas _____ refers to an outer region or layer of an organ. Medullary; cortical
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are axial and appendicular.
Blood production is a function of which system? Skeletal
A sagittal section divides the body into _____ portions. right and left
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
Molecules are: atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
Popliteal refers to the: area behind the knee.
A frontal section divides the body into _____ portions. front and back
The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is the _____ plane. transverse
The number of abdominal regions is: nine
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. right hypochondriac
The neck is ______ as compared to the right shoulder. Medial
A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is: coronal.
The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: cells.
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the: right lung.
An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): tissue.
From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
The lungs are located in the: thoracic cavity.
A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called: sagittal.
What is the anatomical direction term that means nearer the surface? Superficial
The structure that is called the “powerhouse” of the cell is the: mitochondria.
Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n): organ.
Which of the following does not describe anatomical position? Pinky is lateral as compared to the thumb
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: organelles
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life? Balance
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the: heart
The gallbladder lies in the: abominal cavity
An organ is one organizational level higher than a(n): tissue
In anatomical position the wrist is ___________ as compared to the elbow inferior
When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): tissue
The abdominal quadrants are located with what structure as their midpoint? Umbilicus
The brain is ______ as compared to the skull deep
Where is Temporalis Muscle? Side of head - Temporal area
Week 6 Quiz: The protein molecule that has heads jutting out for cross-bridging is: myosin
Thick myofilaments extend the length of the: A-band
Which of the following proteins found in myofilaments contains the cross-bridges? - Myosin - Actin - Tropomyosin - Troponin Myosin
The ion necessary for cross-bridging is: calcium
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? Ball and socket
Which type of muscle does not have T-tubules? Smooth
Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called: dorsiflexion
During inspiration, the _____ flatten(s), thus increasing the size and volume of the thoracic cavity. diaphragm
Cross-bridges are also called: myosin heads
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the: shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones.
Aerobic respiration: produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule.
The energy required for muscular contraction is obtained by hydrolysis of ATP
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. biaxial
The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint. hinge
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: knee
Skeletal muscles are innervated by: somatic motor neurons.
Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis? Single-unit smooth
Moving a body part away from the medial plane of the body is called: abduction
The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cufflike arrangement around the _____ joint. shoulder
Which of the following is not one of the major functions of muscles? - Movement - Protection - Heat production - Posture Protection
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