BAHS 102: Human Anatomy Introduction

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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'anatome'?

To examine

To study

To cut open (correct)

To heal

What is the branch of biological science that deals with the function of organs and organ systems?

Biology

Physiology (correct)

Anatomy

Medicine

Why is anatomy important in medicine?

It helps in the diagnosis of diseases

It forms the basis for a systematic approach to patient examination (correct)

It is not important in medicine

It is only useful for surgeons

Who is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What was Herophilus known for?

Performing vivisections on humans Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the study of anatomy during the Dark Ages?

Little was done to advance the studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit of a living thing?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when macromolecules combine?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of organization in the human body?

Organism Signup and view all the answers

How many basic types of tissues are there?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when 2 or more tissues join together?

Organ Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the organization of the human body?

Cells, tissues, organs, organisms, systems Signup and view all the answers

What type of plane extends through the body or organ vertically and divides the structure into right and left halves?

Sagittal plane Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a location that is toward the front surface of the body?

Anterior Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a location that is toward the head or above?

Superior Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a location that is away from the midline of the body?

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the part of the body that includes the chest?

Pectoral Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a location that is closest to the point of attachment to the trunk?

Proximal Signup and view all the answers

What does embryology focus on?

The development of a fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main approach of Regional Anatomy?

Studying regions of the human body Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using universally accepted terms in anatomy?

To prevent misunderstanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomic position?

A position where the body is standing upright with the feet parallel and flat on the floor Signup and view all the answers

What is a coronal plane?

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts Signup and view all the answers

What does a transverse plane divide the body into?

Superior and inferior parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Supports and protects the body Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for exchange of gases?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the urinary system?

Eliminates waste and regulates blood composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Generates heat and maintains posture Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for transporting dietary lipids?

Lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Detects and responds to changes in environment Signup and view all the answers