Anatomy Quiz: Anatomic Terminology and Systems

Where is smooth muscle found in the body?

Which plane across the body divides it into cranial and caudal parts that are not necessarily equal?

In the dog, which of the following structures is distal to the elbow?

How many basic tissues make up the entire animal body?

What are the functions of epithelial cells?

Which type of epithelial cells manufacture and store lubricating mucus?

Which glands package their secretions into granular units and release them via exocytosis?

Which connective tissue fiber provides support for highly cellular organs such as the liver, lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow?

How would you describe the relationship between the hand and the shoulder?

What holds the chromosome together at the center?

What is the most common and rigid type of cartilage found in the body?

What is the matrix of blood?

Which type of membrane lines the respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts?

Which of the following is an example of a macroscopic anatomic part?

The system consisting of glands and hormones is called:

What plane is perpendicular to the sagittal and transverse plane?

The word that means toward the nose is:

The plantar surface is:

The dorsal body cavity consists of:

The secreting units of salivary, sweat, and mammary glands are composed of:

Fat, cartilage, and bone are examples of:

This tissue is composed of a variety of nonliving intercellular substances:

This tissue transmits information around the body and controls body functions: