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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the structural organization of the human body from simplest to most complex? | Chemical → Cellular → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism. |
| What are the four main types of tissues in the human body? | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous tissues. |
| What anatomical term describes the position of the body standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms forward? | Anatomical position. |
| What are the major cavities of the human body? | Dorsal cavity (cranial and spinal) and Ventral cavity (thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic). |
| What are the main bones of the axial skeleton? | Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. |
| What bones make up the appendicular skeleton? | Bones of the limbs and girdles — including pectoral (shoulder) girdle, pelvic girdle, arms, legs, hands, and feet. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue based on structure and location? | Skeletal (striated, voluntary), Cardiac (striated, involuntary), and Smooth (non-striated, involuntary). |
| What are the three meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord? | Dura mater (outer), Arachnoid mater (middle), and Pia mater (inner). |
| What are the main parts of a long bone? | Diaphysis (shaft), Epiphysis (ends), Metaphysis (growth region), Medullary cavity, and Periosteum (outer covering) |
| What are the primary anatomical divisions of the nervous system? | Central Nervous System (CNS: brain and spinal cord) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS: cranial and spinal nerves). |