Anatomy Quiz: Body Cavities and Terminology

The practical application of anatomy knowledge to help diagnose and treat medical conditions.

The study of the development of an organism from the fertilized egg to the adult stage.

A standard reference position for the body used to describe anatomical features consistently.

A vertical plane passing through the center of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves.

Vertical planes parallel to the median saggital plane, dividing the body into unequal right and left parts.

Planes perpendicular to the median sagittal plane, dividing the body into front and back portions.

Planes perpendicular to both the median sagittal and coronal planes, dividing the body into upper and lower parts.

The study of the structure of the body and its parts, focusing on their physical relationships.

The dorsal body cavity is located on the back of the body and contains the brain and spinal cord.

The ventral body cavity is located on the front of the body and is divided into three smaller cavities: thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic.

The thoracic cavity is located in the chest and contains the heart and lungs.

The abdominal cavity is located in the abdomen and contains the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and gallbladder.

The pelvic cavity is located in the pelvis and contains the urinary bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs.

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and consists of flattened cells.

The dermis is the deeper layer of the skin located beneath the epidermis.

The skin is a stratified epithelium, meaning it's composed of multiple layers of cells.

Describes the front of the body. For example, the nose is anterior to the ear.

Describes the back of the body. For example, the spine is posterior to the heart.

Refers to the belly side. It's synonymous with 'anterior' when describing the body.

Refers to the back side. It's synonymous with 'posterior' when describing the body.

Describes structures closer to the point of attachment or origin. For example, the elbow is proximal to the wrist.

Describes structures further away from the point of attachment or origin. For example, the wrist is distal to the elbow.

Describes structures closer to the surface of the body. For example, the skin is superficial to the muscles.

Describes structures further away from the surface of the body. For example, the bones are deep to the muscles.

Sweat glands that produce a thicker, milky secretion due to emotional or anxiety response, mainly found in armpits and groin.

The most common type of sweat glands, widely distributed across the body, particularly concentrated on palms and soles.

An infection of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland, often manifesting as a painful, pus-filled bump.

A collection of boils, typically originating from multiple interconnected hair follicles.

A cyst formed by the blockage of a sebaceous duct, often appearing on the scalp.

The outer layer of skin that covers the nail bed.

The folds of skin surrounding and overlapping the nail, except at its edge.

Invaginations of the epidermis into the dermis where hairs grow.

The expanded end of a hair follicle, located in the deeper part of the dermis where hair growth originates.

A vascular connective tissue found in the hair bulb, providing nutrients for hair growth.

A band of smooth muscle connecting the hair follicle to the dermis, responsible for goosebumps and hair erection.

An oily substance produced by sebaceous glands that lubricates hair and the surrounding skin.

Long, spiral tubular glands distributed over the body, responsible for sweat production.

The outermost layer of skin, thicker on palms and soles for wear and tear, thinner on the arm and forearm.

The deeper layer of skin, made of connective tissue, containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. Thinner on the anterior surface and in women.

Connective tissue connecting the dermis to underlying structures, like fascia and bones.

Lines marking areas of skin tension, where incisions cause less scarring.

Specialized skin covering body surfaces, with varying thickness and features.

Protective plates on fingertips and toes, made of keratin.

Outer edges of the nail plate, marking the beginning.

The layer of skin at the junction between skin and mucous membranes, like lips and anus, often lacking sweat glands.