16 Questions
What is the anatomical term for 'towards the front of the body'?
Anterior
Define 'proximal' in anatomical language.
Part of the limb that is situated closest to the centre of the body
Name the valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle in the heart.
Tricuspid Valve
What anatomical term describes a body lying face down?
Prone
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical language?
Situated above / Directed upwards
What is the function of the tricuspid valve in the heart?
It allows deoxygenated blood to flow in one direction only (preventing backflow). Allows blood to travel between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Where does the pulmonary artery carry blood from and to?
Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lung (to become oxygenated). This is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood.
What is the function of the septum in the heart?
Separates the right and left. This prevents oxygenated blood from the right mixing with deoxygenated blood from the left.
What is the role of the bicuspid valve in the heart?
It allows the blood to flow in one direction only, from the left atrium and left ventricle. Preventing backflow.
What is the function of the pulmonary vein in the heart?
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
What is the main function of the aorta in the body?
Carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to all parts of the body (except the lungs).
What is the purpose of the chordae tendineae in the heart?
Connect to the bicuspid and tricuspid valves, keeping the valves shape and strength, supporting with preventing backflow, and preventing valves turning inside out.
What are the main components of plasma?
90% water, contains electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and proteins. Carries all blood cells, nutrients, and waste products.
What is the primary function of white blood cells (leucocytes)?
To protect the body from infection by identifying, destroying, and removing bacteria and viruses.
What is the role of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood?
Their primary function is clotting to prevent blood loss. They stick to the damaged area, forming a temporary plug to seal the break.
Test your knowledge of functional anatomy in sport and exercise science with this quiz, covering anatomical positions, cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems, as well as the analysis of how these systems produce movements. Explore anatomical language and concepts such as anterior, posterior, and lateral.
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