Anatomy Directional Terms and Subdivisions Quiz
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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

<p>antebrachial</p> Signup and view all the answers

The body cavity lined with a membrane and containing internal organs is known as the _______ cavity

<p>viscera</p> Signup and view all the answers

The abdominal region below the umbilicus is known as the _______ region

<p>pubic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The serous membrane associated with the lung is called ______

<p>Pleura</p> Signup and view all the answers

The serous membrane associated with the heart is called ______

<p>Pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

The serous membrane associated with the abdominal cavity is called ______

<p>Peritoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The translucent, membranous curtain suspending and anchoring the viscera is called ______

<p>Mesentery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______

<p>Retroperitoneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The serosa that enfolds and covers the outer surfaces of organs such as the stomach and small intestine is called ______

<p>Serosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

When describing the human body, we assume it's in ______ position.

<p>anatomical</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three major anatomical ______ are Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse.

<p>planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Midsagittal is the sagittal plane that divides the body into ______ halves.

<p>equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The frontal plane divides the body into ______ (front) and posterior (back).

<p>anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and ______ (lower).

<p>inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anatomical ______ are real or imaginary slices called sections or planes.

<p>planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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