Anatomy: Anatomical Terminology Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the branch of science known as anatomy?

The study of the structure of the body (correct)

The study of cell types

The study of organ systems

The study of diseases

What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Farther from the point of attachment

Nearest to the point of attachment (correct)

Towards the front side of the body

Pertaining to the back of the body

In anatomical position, how is the body positioned?

Lying flat on the back with arms raised

Sitting with knees bent and feet flat on the ground

Leaning forward with arms crossed

Erect with arms at the sides and palms turned forward (correct)

Which of the following directional terms means 'toward the back of the body'?

Posterior Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of the term 'superior' in anatomical terminology?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

Which subdivision of anatomy focuses on structures observable by the naked eye?

Gross anatomy Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the study of tissues in the field of anatomy?

Histology Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'medial' signify in anatomical terms?

Toward the middle of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'distal' refer to in the context of anatomy?

Farther away from the point of attachment Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Midsagittal Plane Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Lining body surfaces and hollow structures Signup and view all the answers

Which cavity houses the heart?

Pericardial Cavity Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'peripheral' refer to in anatomical terms?

Located at the outer surface or away from the center Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is responsible for movement?

Muscular Tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the term 'deep'?

Away from the body surface Signup and view all the answers

The mediastinum is part of which cavity?

Ventral Cavities Signup and view all the answers

What is bilateral symmetry in human anatomy?

Being identical on each side of the median line Signup and view all the answers

Which body region includes the arms and pectoral girdle?

Upper Extremities Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?

Near the surface or external layer Signup and view all the answers

What defines a system in the levels of organization?

A group of organs working together for a specific function Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue provides structural and functional support in the body?

Connective Tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?

Frontal Plane Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Terminology

Anatomy is the branch of science that studies the structure of the body.
The objective of the course is to demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art for handling human remains.
The lecture objective is to define anatomical terminology and body organization to effectively communicate with the public, public officials, and health professionals.
Anatomy subdivisions:
- Cytology: studies specific types of cells.
- Histology: study of tissues.
- Regional: studies specific body regions.
- Systemic: examines specific organ systems.
- Pathology: studies changes associated with diseases.
- Gross: studies anatomical features observable by the naked eye.
- Topographical: studies the layering structure of anatomical regions.

Anatomical Position

The body is erect, arms at the sides, palms forward, head and feet point forward, feet are aligned at the toe and slightly set apart.
This is the standard reference position for describing the location of body parts.

Directional Terminology

Superior: Toward the head, above another structure.
Inferior: Beneath, lower, below another structure.
Anterior (ventral): In front of.
Posterior (dorsal): Behind.
Medial: Toward the midline of the body.
Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
Proximal: Nearest to the point of attachment to the trunk.
Distal: Farther away from the point of attachment to the trunk.
Internal: Within the body.
External: Outside the body.
Parietal: Pertaining to the wall of a cavity.
Visceral: Pertaining to the internal organs within a cavity.
Peripheral: Located on the outer surface of the body.
Central: Located at the center of the body.
Supine: Lying face upward.
Prone: Lying face downward.
Perpendicular: At right angles to another surface.
Superficial: Near the surface.
Deep: Below the surface.

Body Planes

Section: A cut of the body divided by an imaginary flat plate.
Sagittal plane: Divides the body into right and left halves.
Midsagittal (median) plane: Divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Frontal (coronal) plane: Divides the body into front and back portions.
Transverse (cross) plane: Divides the body into upper and lower portions.

Bilateral Symmetry

The median line along the middle of the body divides the body into similar halves.

Levels of Organization

The order of body structure: Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems.
Cell: Basic structural and functional units of life.
Tissues: Groups of similar cells that perform a common function.
Organs: Composed of different tissues working together to perform a special function.
Systems: Composed of organs working together to perform a major body function.

Types of Tissues

Epithelial: Lines body surfaces and cavities.
Connective: Provides structural and functional support.
Muscular: Shortens and contracts to create movement.
Nervous: Makes up the nervous system.

Accessory Structure

An accessory structure is a lesser structure resembling a similar organ in structure and function.

Body Walls & Cavities

Body Walls: Surround a cavity.
Body Cavities: Open spaces that contain internal organs.

Dorsal Cavities

Cranial cavity: Inside the skull, contains the brain.
Vertebral cavity: Inside the vertebral column, containing the spinal cord.

Ventral Cavities

Thoracic cavity: Anterior cavity separated by the diaphragm.
- Mediastinum: Midsection of the thoracic cavity.
- Pleural cavities: Contain the lungs.
- Pericardial cavity: Contains the heart.
Abdominopelvic cavity: Lower anterior cavity.
- Abdominal cavity: Contains organs.
- Pelvic cavity: Contains organs.

Body Regions

Axial: Head and neck (Skull and face).
Appendicular: Upper extremities (arms and pectoral girdle), and lower extremities (legs and pelvic girdle).
Trunk: Divided into thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.

Topographical Anatomy

Linear guide: A line on the skin representing a deeper structure.
Anatomical guide: Identifiable anatomical structures for locating arteries and veins.
Anatomical limits: Defining boundaries of structures with adjacent points of origin and termination.

Vocabulary

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Concept Review

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