Anatomy, Kinesiology, Physiology, and Pathology Quiz

Anatomy and Physiology

• Anatomy is the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts.
• Physiology is the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of an organ or system.
• Kinesiology is the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement.
• Pathology is the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease.

Health and Wellness

• A disease is an abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, wherein it is incapable of carrying on its normal function.
• A symptom is subjective evidence of disease or bodily disorder; a clear message to the organism that something is wrong.
• A systemic infection is when invading organisms have spread throughout the body.
• Signs of inflammation include swelling, heat, loss of range of motion, redness, and pain.
• Fever is often a warning sign of an infection.

Body Systems

• The skeletal system provides the framework for the body, protects vital organs, and supports movement.
• The muscular system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture, and consists of around 650 muscles.
• The nervous system is the body's control center, responsible for coordinating all activities.
• The cardiovascular system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes waste products.
• The respiratory system allows us to breathe, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
• The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used for energy and growth.
• The endocrine system regulates various body functions, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
• The immune system protects the body from infection and disease.
• The urinary system eliminates waste products and regulates body fluid balance.
• The reproductive system allows us to reproduce and continue our species.
• The integumentary system protects the body from external damage and maintains body temperature.
• The lymphatic system helps protect the body from infection and disease.

Massage and Wellness

• Massage has direct effects on tissues that are being touched or manipulated, such as enhanced local circulation of venous blood and lymph.
• A scar is a dense fibrous tissue that forms as an injury, wound, burn, or sore heals.
• Zero on the wellness scale means there is no perceivable sickness.

Medical Terminology

• Greek and Latin are source languages for medical terminology.
• A prefix is one or more syllables added in front of the stem to further its meaning.
• Examples of prefixes include contra (against, counter to) and -algia (pain, painful condition).
• Cervix means neck.

Test your knowledge on anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and pathology with this quiz. Learn about the gross structure of the body, muscular activity, vital processes of organs, and the effects of disease on the body.