Anatomy and Tissue Quiz

Towards the body's midline.

Away from the body's midline.

Farthest from the point of origin.

Closest to the point of origin.

The central and most important part of the cell. It contains all of a cell's genetic information.

Groups of similar cells that perform a common function.

The most widespread and varied type of tissue. Its purpose is to connect the body together and to support, bind, or protect organs.

Surrounds blood vessels, nerves, the esophagus, and the trachea.

Acts as a storage depot for excess food; helps insulate the body to conserve body heat (also known as fat).

Forms the framework of the spleen.

Divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) parts.

Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Divides the body into right and left halves.

The chest region of the body.

The region of the body below the thorax, containing the stomach and intestines.

Bone tissue, made up of bone cells called osteocytes.

Fluid connective tissue responsible for transporting cells and substances throughout the body.

Muscle tissue attached to bone, allowing voluntary body movements. Plays a role in breathing, speech, urination, and facial expressions.

Tissue repair where damaged cells are replaced with the same type of cells, resulting in fully functional new tissue.

Tissue repair where damaged tissue is replaced with scar tissue, mainly composed of collagen. While it binds wound edges, it doesn't fully restore function.

The innermost layer of the skin, composed of connective tissue, blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and nerve endings. It also houses the hair follicles.

A layer beneath the skin, rich in blood supply, which makes it ideal for absorbing medication via injections.

A blue tint to the skin caused by a deficiency of oxygen in the blood.

This happens when the epidermis and part of the dermis are damaged, leading to blistering and redness.

The outermost layer of the skin, acting as a barrier to protect the body from external elements.

The most common type of skin cancer, rarely spreads to other parts of the body, and is usually caused by excessive exposure to UV light.

A type of skin cancer that arises in the epidermis and grows slowly. It often appears on sun-exposed areas like the scalp, forehead, hands, and ears.

The most dangerous type of skin cancer, which spreads rapidly and can be fatal. It is most common in individuals with a history of severe sunburns during childhood.

Bones provide shape to the body and serve as support for organs, muscles, and the skeletal system.

Bones protect vital organs from injury, such as the heart, lungs, brain, and spinal cord.

The maxillae are two bones that meet to form the upper jaw.

The zygomatic bones shape the cheeks and form the outer edge of the eye sockets.

The mandible is the largest and strongest facial bone, making it the only moving part of the face.

The palatine bones form the back part of the hard palate, the roof of the mouth.

The inferior nasal conchae are two bones that contribute to the nasal cavity.

Long bones are longer than they are wide, resembling a cube shape.

Short bones have equal length and breadth, appearing as a cube.

Flat bones, like a shield, are thin, flat, and often curved to safeguard organs.

Irregular bones are clustered in groups and have a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Sesamoid bones are small bones embedded within tendons, primarily found near joints.

Osteoblasts contribute to bone formation by secreting components of the bone matrix.

Osteoclasts dissolve unwanted or unhealthy bone tissue.

Osteocytes are mature osteoblasts embedded within the bone matrix, playing a crucial role in bone maintenance and calcium regulation.

These ribs connect directly to the sternum (breastbone) via their costal cartilages.

These ribs indirectly connect to the sternum via their costal cartilages, which attach to the costal cartilage of the 7th rib.

These ribs don't connect to the sternum at all.

The longest and strongest bone in the human body.

The only bone in the lower leg that bears weight.

The breastbone, located in the center of the chest.

The lowest part of the sternum, an important landmark for CPR.