Anatomy Quiz: Organ Systems and Cavities
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Which of the following is not an organ system?

  • Circulatory
  • Brain (correct)
  • Digestive
  • Respiratory

The heart is located within which of the following cavities?

  • Thoracic (correct)
  • Dorsal
  • Cranial
  • Abdominopelvic

Which term describes the region at the back of the knee?

  • Plantar
  • Pedal
  • Patellar
  • Popliteal (correct)

What does the term 'caudal' refer to in anatomical terms?

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The lungs are enclosed by which cavity?

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Which term is often linked to lower back discomfort?

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What is the mediastinum?

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Which of these terms refers to the sole of the foot?

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Which anatomical term is NOT a cavity?

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Where is the medial thigh located?

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Which pair of terms are directional opposites?

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The proximal end of the femur is best described as being:

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Which organ is located in both the ventral and thoracic cavities?

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A sagittal plane divides the body into:

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In which of the listed cavities is the heart NOT located?

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Given the following terms, which group is NOT correct?

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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

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The vertebral cavity is considered part of which major body cavity?

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Which of these options is NOT an organ system listed?

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If the foot is distal to the leg, where is the leg in relation to the foot?

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The lateral canthus (corner) of the eye is located:

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If the kneecap is distal to the thigh, where is thigh in relation to the kneecap?

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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing complexity?

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If a physician is palpating on the right side of the abdomen, just inferior to the ribs, what region are they likely investigating?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the thigh bone (femur), hip, and knee?

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What does the dorsal cavity primarily house?

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If a patient has pain in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen, which of the following is true?

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Which of these regions is located directly inferior to the diaphragm?

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The sternal area refers to which of the following?

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What anatomical term describes the lateral area between the ribs and hip bones?

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Which statement regarding the location of bones is accurate?

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Which of the following is an incorrect pairing of body region and anatomical term?

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Which of the following correctly describes the location of the reproductive organs?

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The plantar region is best described as:

<p>the bottom of the foot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The leg is ___________ to the thigh.

<p>distal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the umbilicus?

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Which of the following organs is located in the ventral cavity but not in the thoracic cavity?

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Which plane divides the body into an upper and a lower half?

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Which word comes from the Greek word meaning "to dissect"?

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Which of the following is NOT contained within the dorsal cavity?

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Which direction is the distal humerus in relation to the elbow?

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Pain immediately below the shoulder blade is described as which of the following?

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Which term accurately describes the area 'beneath the ribs'?

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During a surgical repair of a right inguinal hernia, which area is involved?

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Which anatomical location is situated superior to the umbilicus?

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Which directional term best describes the position of the wrist in relation to the elbow?

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Which term best describes the location of the shoulder blade?

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The region located on the lateral aspects of the abdominal cavity is best described by which term?

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Flashcards

Thoracic Cavity

The space within the chest, containing the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

Dorsal Cavity

The cavity on the back of the body, containing the spinal cord.

Pleural Cavity

The space surrounding each lung within the thoracic cavity.

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels.

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Ventral Cavity

The space within the abdomen, containing the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

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Sagittal Plane

The plane that divides the body into right and left halves.

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Coronal Plane

The plane that divides the body into front and back halves.

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Transverse Plane

The plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves.

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

The body cavity that houses the abdominal organs and pelvic organs.

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Anatomical Position

A body position where the body is standing upright with palms facing forward.

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Lumbar

The area of the body that corresponds to the lower back.

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Caudal Spinal Cord

The lower region of the spinal cord, near the tailbone.

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Proximal vs. Distal

The wrist is closer to the hand than to the elbow. The proximal end of a bone is closer to the point of attachment or the origin of the structure.

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Proximal vs. Distal

The thigh bone (femur) is closer to the hip than to the knee. The distal end of a bone is closer to the free end of a structure.

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Hypogastric Region

The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into nine regions. The hypogastric region is located in the lower midline area of the abdomen.

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Epigastric Region

The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into nine regions. The epigastric region is located in the upper midline area of the abdomen.

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Sternal Area

The sternal area is located in the chest, specifically at the breastbone.

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Flank

The flank is the area along the lateral trunk between the ribs and the hip bones. It is often associated with the lower back and sides.

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Proximal vs. Distal

The distal end of the shin bone (tibia) is closer to the ankle than to the knee. The distal end of a bone is closer to the free end of a structure.

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Foot is distal to the leg

The foot is farther away from the point of attachment to the body than the leg.

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Medial canthus

The corner of the eye closest to the nose.

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Organ System

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

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Kneecap is distal to the thigh

The knee cap is situated farther away from the point of attachment to the body than the thigh.

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Frontal Plane

The plane that divides the body into front and back halves.

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Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

The region in the abdomen containing the left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter and the sigmoid colon.

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Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

The area where a physician palpates to determine the size of the liver.

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Hypochondriac

The area of the body located beneath the ribs.

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Inguinal

The area of the body located in the groin region.

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Iliac

The area of the body located in the lower portion of the abdomen, near the pelvic bones.

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Subscapular Pain

Pain located immediately below the shoulder blade.

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Dorsal

The area of the body located towards the back of the body.

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Distal

The area of the body located towards the lower end of a structure.

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Plantar region

The bottom portion of the foot.

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Proximal

A body region located closer to the point of attachment or the origin of a body part.

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Study Notes

Anatomy and Physiology I - Assignment 2

  • Question 1: Incorrect grouping: The planes are sagittal, frontal/coronal, and transverse/horizontal; cavities are dorsal and ventral; ventral cavities are thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic; organs are heart, stomach, lungs, and brain.

  • Question 2: The ventral cavity includes the thoracic cavity.

  • Question 3: Medial thigh is located along the midline of the thigh region.

  • Question 4: Opposites: Caudal and cephalic.

  • Question 5: The proximal end of the femur is closer to the hip than to the knee.

  • Question 6: Stomach and liver are located in the ventral cavity

  • Question 7: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left halves

  • Question 8: The mediastinum is within the thoracic cavity, which is part of the ventral cavity.

  • Question 9: Incorrect grouping: Cavities are dorsal, ventral; ventral cavities are thoracic and abdominopelvic; organ systems include circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and urinary; organs include heart, stomach, lungs, and liver.

  • Question 10: Pedal, patellar, popliteal, and plantar terms refer to lower extremities.

  • Question 11: All of the above options (thoracic, pleural, and abdominopelvic cavities) are part of the ventral cavity.

  • Question 12: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left halves.

  • Question 13: The caudal part of the spinal cord is located near the tailbone.

  • Question 14: Lungs are located within the pleural cavities, which are part of the thoracic cavity, which is part of the ventral cavity.

  • Question 15: Lower back pain is associated with the lumbar region.

  • Question 16: Thigh is proximal.

  • Question 17: Head is located superior to the foot.

  • Question 18: Antecubital region is in front of the elbow.

  • Question 19: Gluteal region is only posterior.

  • Question 20: Transverse plane is another name for the horizontal plane.

  • Question 21: Right hypochondriac is in the RUQ.

  • Question 22: Inguinal region is associated with the lumbar region.

  • Question 23: Viscera refers to internal organs.

  • Question 24: Distal humerus is closer to the armpit than the elbow; proximal thigh bone closer to the hip than to the knee; distal tibia closer to the ankle than to the knee.

  • Question 25: The dorsal cavity contains the cranial cavity and spinal cord, and is larger than the cranial cavity.

  • Question 26: The LUQ is superior to the umbilical region.

  • Question 27: Inguinal region is inferior to the diaphragm.

  • Question 28: The sternum is superior to the cervical region; superficial to the mediastinum, and anterior.

  • Question 29: Inguinal refers to the groin.

  • Question 30: Distal femur closer to hip than knee; distal humerus closer to axillary than elbow.

  • Question 31: Incorrect grouping: Planes: sagittal, frontal, transverse; Ventral cavities: thoracic, abdominopelvic, pelvic; Dorsal cavities: cranial, spinal; organ systems: circulatory, digestive, respiratory.

  • Question 32: The foot is distal to the leg.

  • Question 33: Medial canthus is located near the inner corner of the eye.

  • Question 34: The kneecap is distal to the thigh.

  • Question 35: Organ is a higher-order of organization compared to cell.

  • Question 36: Left iliac is within the LLQ

  • Question 37: Liver is two fingers below costal margin in the RUQ

  • Question 38: RLQ includes the right iliac region

  • Question 39: Lumbar is descriptive for lower back.

  • Question 40: Brain is located in the dorsal cavity.

  • Question 41: Lung is anterior to thoracic cavity.

  • Question 42: The heart is in the thoracic cavity and mediastinum.

  • Question 43: A patient w/ injured liver is most likely to experience pain when standing or walking.

  • Question 44: Buccal, oral, and orbital refer to head structures.

  • Question 45: The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into quadrants.

  • Question 46: Reproductive organs are in the ventral cavity, specifically the pelvic cavity.

  • Question 47: The plantar region is on the bottom of the foot.

  • Question 48: The foot is distal to the thigh.

  • Question 49: Umbilicus means naval

  • Question 50: Liver is located in the ventral cavity but not in the thoracic cavity.

  • Question 51: The transverse plane preserves an upper and lower half of the body.

  • Question 52: Anatomy, from Greek roots, means "to dissect".

  • Question 53: The heart is not located in all the following; thoracic cavity.

  • Question 54: Physiology is the study of body function.

  • Question 55: The heart is anterior to the lungs in the thoracic cavity.

  • Question 56: Occipital is posterior to head, and superior to cervical.

  • Question 57: Inguinal refers to the groin region.

  • Question 58: Mediastinum is in the thoracic cavity.

  • Question 59: Mediastinum is located within the thoracic cavity.

  • Question 60: Distal humerus is closer to the axillary area than the elbow/antecubital area.

  • Question 61: Subscapular pain is immediately below the shoulder blade.

  • Question 62: Hypochondriac means "beneath the ribs".

  • Question 63: Right inguinal hernia is in the right iliac region.

  • Question 64: Sternal area is superior to the umbilicus.

  • Question 65: Heart is in the mediastinum.

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