18 Questions
The abdominal region above the diaphragm is known as the _______ region
thoracic
The abdomen is divided into 4 quadrants by two perpendicular lines intersecting at the _______
umbilicus
The upper limb region known as the _______ region is between the shoulder and the elbow
brachial
The segment of a limb between the elbow and the wrist is known as the _______ region
antebrachial
The body cavity lined with a membrane and containing internal organs is known as the _______ cavity
viscera
The abdominal region below the umbilicus is known as the _______ region
pubic
The serous membrane associated with the lung is called ______
Pleura
The serous membrane associated with the heart is called ______
Pericardium
The serous membrane associated with the abdominal cavity is called ______
Peritoneum
The translucent, membranous curtain suspending and anchoring the viscera is called ______
Mesentery
Some organs of the abdominal cavity lie against the posterior body wall and are covered by peritoneum only on the side facing the peritoneal cavity. Examples include Kidneys, Ureters, Adrenal glands. This arrangement is known as ______
Retroperitoneal
The serosa that enfolds and covers the outer surfaces of organs such as the stomach and small intestine is called ______
Serosa
When describing the human body, we assume it's in ______ position.
anatomical
The three major anatomical ______ are Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse.
planes
Midsagittal is the sagittal plane that divides the body into ______ halves.
equal
The frontal plane divides the body into ______ (front) and posterior (back).
anterior
Transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and ______ (lower).
inferior
Anatomical ______ are real or imaginary slices called sections or planes.
planes
Test your knowledge of directional terms and anatomical subdivisions with this quiz. Questions cover terms like axial region, thoracic region, abdominal quadrants, and abdominal regions. Get ready to challenge yourself on anatomy terminology!
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