Anatomy and Physiology Matching

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Match the historical figure or act with their contribution to the study of anatomy:

Leonardo Da Vinci = Advanced anatomical drawings and studies Anatomy Act 1832 = Regulated the supply of cadavers for anatomical study in England Public Dissections (18th Century) = Made anatomy dissections public events but tightly regulated Taboo of dissection = Restricted anatomical studies in many societies

Match each body system with its primary function:

Skeletal System = Provides support and protection Muscular System = Enables movement Nervous System = Control and communication Cardiovascular System = Transports nutrients and gases

Match the descriptive term with its correct anatomical meaning:

Anatomy = Study of the structures of the human body Physiology = Study of how body parts function Cadaver = A deceased body used for anatomical study System = A group of organs working together

Match the concept with its description:

Respect for cadavers = Acknowledge the donation to science Ethanol solution = Used to preserve cadavers Body donation = Donating their body to science Anatomy Act = Governs the use of cadavers Signup and view all the answers

Match these objectives with their anatomy focus:

Terminology = Understanding the specific language used in anatomy to describe structures and their relationships. Body's organization = Grasping the hierarchical arrangement of the body, from cells to organ systems. Body systems = Learning about them is crucial for medical education and research. Not perfection = Understanding that a comprehensive knowledge of every detail is not essential. Signup and view all the answers

Match the anatomical plane with its correct description:

Sagittal plane = Divides the body into left and right sections. Coronal plane = Divides the body into front and back sections. Transverse plane = Divides the body into upper and lower sections. Oblique plane = Passes through the body at an angle. Signup and view all the answers

Match the directional term with its correct definition:

Superior = Toward the head or upper part of a structure. Inferior = Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure. Proximal = Closer to the origin or point of attachment. Distal = Farther from the origin or point of attachment. Signup and view all the answers

Match the anatomical term with its example:

Medial = The heart is medial to the lungs. Lateral = The thumb is lateral to the pinky finger. Anterior = The sternum is anterior to the heart. Posterior = The spine is posterior to the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

Match the movement with its correct definition:

Flexion = Decreasing the angle between two bones. Extension = Increasing the angle between two bones. Abduction = Moving a limb away from the midline of the body. Adduction = Moving a limb toward the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

Match the anatomical study with its description:

Gross Anatomy = Study of large, visible structures. Microscopic Anatomy = Study of structures at the microscopic level. Regional Anatomy = Study of all structures in a specific body region. Systemic Anatomy = Study of the body's systems. Signup and view all the answers

Match the physiological study with its system:

Cardiovascular physiology = Function of the heart and blood vessels. Neurophysiology = Function of the nervous system. Renal physiology = Function of the kidneys. Respiratory physiology = Function of the lungs and airways. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to anatomical position:

Body upright = The standard reference point for anatomical descriptions. Feet flat = To maintain balance and proper orientation. Palms facing forward = To ensure that the radius and ulna are not crossed. Upper limbs at the body’s sides = To illustrate a clear view of the torso. Signup and view all the answers

Match the example with the plane it is related to:

MRI scan of the brain showing left and right hemispheres = Sagittal plane CT scan displaying the front and back of the abdomen = Coronal plane Ultrasound image showing the upper and lower parts of the liver = Transverse plane A cut made at an angle to examine the heart valves = Oblique plane Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system functions to the correct human body system:

Glands secrete hormones = Endocrine System Breaks down food into molecules = Digestive System Produces sex hormones = Reproductive System Maintains water and nutrient balance = Endocrine System Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions to the correct human body systems:

Interacts with the Nervous System = Endocrine System From oral cavity to anus = Digestive System Male and Female = Reproductive System Regulates processes = Endocrine System Signup and view all the answers

Match the processes to the system that does it:

Growth = Endocrine System Absorption = Digestive System Making Babies = Reproductive System Distribution = Digestive System Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions to the primary system involved:

Secretion = Endocrine System Digestion = Digestive System Reproduction = Reproductive System Regulation = Endocrine System Signup and view all the answers

Match the joint classification with its degree of movement:

Synarthroses = Immovable Amphiarthroses = Slightly movable Diarthroses = Freely movable Fibrous = Typically immovable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to the system with which they are MOST associated:

Hormones = Endocrine System Molecules for absorption = Digestive System Sex = Reproductive System Nutrient balance = Endocrine System Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of synovial joint with its characteristic movement:

Hinge joint = Flexion and extension Pivot joint = Rotation Ball and socket joint = Multiaxial movement Plane joint = Gliding Signup and view all the answers

Match the structural joint type with its composition:

Fibrous joints = Dense connective tissue Cartilaginous joints = Cartilage Synovial joints = Joint cavity with fluid Solid joint = Lacks a joint cavity Signup and view all the answers

Match the movement with the action it describes:

Flexion = Decreasing the angle between bones Extension = Increasing the angle between bones Abduction = Moving away from the midline Adduction = Moving toward the midline Signup and view all the answers

Match the synovial joint example with its type:

Elbow = Hinge joint Hip = Ball and socket joint Intercarpal joints = Plane joint Radioulnar joint = Pivot joint Signup and view all the answers

Match the joint type with its primary structural component:

Suture = Fibrous connective tissue Symphysis = Fibrocartilage Synchondrosis = Hyaline cartilage Syostosis = Bone Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of movement with its descriptive term:

Circumduction = Conical movement Supination = Turning palm anteriorly Pronation = Turning palm posteriorly Opposition = Thumb to fingertips Signup and view all the answers

Match the following joint conditions with their description

Arthritis = Inflammation of the joint Sprain = Stretched or torn ligaments Dislocation = Bones out of alignment Synovitis = Inflammation of the synovial membrane Signup and view all the answers

Match each part of the respiratory system with its function:

Trachea = Passage of air to the bronchi Alveoli = Gas exchange with the blood Larynx = Voice production Pharynx = Connects the nasal cavity to the larynx Signup and view all the answers

Match the blood vessel type with its primary function:

Arteries = Carry blood away from the heart Veins = Return blood to the heart Capillaries = Exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes with tissues Pulmonary artery = Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Match the component of the lymphatic system with its role:

Lymphatic capillaries = Absorb interstitial fluid Lymph nodes = Filter lymph and facilitate immune response Thymus = Site of T cell maturation Lymph vessels = Transport lymph Signup and view all the answers

Match these parts of the circulatory system with their respective locations in the pulmonary and systemic circuits:

Pulmonary artery = Carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs Pulmonary vein = Returns oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium Aorta = Distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body Right ventricle = Pumps blood to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of lymphoid organ with its primary function:

Thymus = Maturation of T lymphocytes Spleen = Filters blood and removes damaged blood cells Lymph nodes = Filters lymph and activates immune responses Bone marrow = Generation of lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Match the vessel with its type of blood that it carries:

Systemic Arteries = Oxygenated Blood Pulmonary Vein = Oxygenated Blood Systemic Veins = Deoxygenated Blood Pulmonary Artery = Deoxygenated Blood Signup and view all the answers

Match the nervous system division with its function:

Central Nervous System = Processes information and coordinates responses. Peripheral Nervous System = Transmits sensory input to the CNS and motor output from the CNS. Somatic Nervous System = Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. Autonomic Nervous System = Controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. Signup and view all the answers

Match each respiratory structure with its characteristic:

Nasal Cavities = Filters, warms, and moistens air Bronchioles = Regulates airflow into alveoli Larynx = Houses the vocal cords Alveoli = Site of gas exchange with capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of blood vessel to describe its structural component:

Arteries = Thick walls with smooth muscle Veins = Thin walls with valves Capillaries = Single layer of endothelial cells Lymph Vessels = Thin walls with valves, transport Lymph. Signup and view all the answers

Match the neuron structure with its function:

Soma = Contains the nucleus and other essential organelles. Dendrites = Receives signals from other neurons. Axon = Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body. Axon terminal = Releases neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the circulatory system with their functions:

Arteries = Transports blood at high pressure away from the heart Capillaries = Allows for diffusion of gases and nutrients with the body's tissues Veins = Returns blood to the heart at low pressure Lymphatic vessels = Returns fluid leakage to the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Match the sensory or motor function with its description:

Sensory input = Monitors changes inside and outside the body. Integration = Processes and interprets sensory information. Motor output = Activates effector organs to produce a response. Sensory receptors = Structures that detects changes in the environment. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the lymphatic system to their role

Lymphatic capillaries = Collect fluid and proteins from the interstitial space Lymph nodes = Filters lymph and activates the immune system Thymus = Gland where T-cells mature Lymphocytes = White blood cells responsible for adaptive immunity Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of bone with an example:

Long bone = Femur Short bone = Carpal Flat bone = Sternum Irregular bone = Vertebra Signup and view all the answers

Match the division of the peripheral nervous system with its function:

Sensory Division = Transmits impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS. Motor Division = Transmits impulses from the CNS to effector organs. Somatic Nervous System = Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. Autonomic Nervous System = Regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion. Signup and view all the answers

Match the joint type with a description:

Fibrous joint = Immovable or slightly movable, connected by fibrous tissue. Cartilaginous joint = Allows limited movement, connected by cartilage. Synovial joint = Freely movable, contains a fluid-filled joint cavity. Joint = The site where two or more bones meet allowing movement / articulation Signup and view all the answers

Match the function with the correct skeletal system component:

Bones = Provide support, protection, and facilitate movement. Joints = Allow movement and articulation between bones. Ligaments = Connect bones to each other, providing stability. Cartilage = Provides cushioning and reduces friction in joints. Signup and view all the answers

Match each structure to its system:

Brain = Central Nervous System Femur = Skeletal System Sensory Neuron = Peripheral Nervous System Joints = Skeletal System Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of neuron with its function:

Sensory neuron = Transmits impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system. Motor neuron = Carries impulses from the central nervous system to effectors. Interneuron = Connects sensory and motor neurons in the central nervous system. Glial cells = Non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurons in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of bone with a specific example:

Sesamoid bone = Patella (kneecap) Flat bone = Sternum Long bone = Tibia Irregular bone = Vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

Match the structure with its description:

Vertebral column = Protects the spinal cord and provides support for the body. Thoracic cage = Protects the heart and lungs. Skull = Protects the brain and houses sensory organs. Axial skeleton = Includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage. Signup and view all the answers

Match each term with its role in the nervous system:

Synapse = Junction between two neurons, allowing transmission of signals. Neurotransmitter = Chemical that transmits signals across a synapse. Action potential = Electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron. Resting potential = Electrical potential of a neuron when not stimulated. Signup and view all the answers

Match each movement of the limb with its description:

Flexion = Decreases the angle between two bones. Extension = Increases the angle between two bones. Abduction = Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. Adduction = Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

Match the component of a neuron with its primary role:

Myelin sheath = Insulates the axon, increasing the speed of signal transmission. Nodes of Ranvier = Gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for rapid ion exchange. Schwann cells = Form the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system. Efferent Neurons = Takes information from the CNS to target cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with the nervous system division:

Fight or Flight = Sympathetic Division Rest & Digest = Parasympathetic Division Controls Involuntary movements = Autonomic Nervous System Controls Voluntary movement = Somatic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Anatomy

The structures of the human body.

Human Body

A collection of systems working together for proper function.