Homeostasis and Directional Terms Quiz
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Homeostasis and Directional Terms Quiz

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What does the biceps brachii originate from?

  • The thoracic cavity
  • The diaphragm
  • The scapula (correct)
  • The radius

    • Which structure is responsible for reducing friction between tendons?

  • Fasciae
  • Tendon sheath (correct)
  • Ligaments
  • Muscle fibers

    • What is the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

  • Diaphragm (correct)
  • Abdominal muscles
  • Pelvic bones
  • Vertebral column

    • Which organ is NOT housed within the thoracic cavity?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure provides support and separates muscles and organs?

    <p>Fasciae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the thymus play in the body?

    <p>Immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint allows for rotational movement and is typically found in the hip and shoulder?

    <p>Ball and socket joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fluid do bursae contain?

    <p>Synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of synovial joint is characterized by two flat surfaces gliding over each other?

    <p>Plane joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the esophagus?

    <p>Transporting food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the movement of a limb away from the median plane of the body?

    <p>Abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a pivot joint?

    <p>Allows for rotation around a single axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint allows for movements such as flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction but prevents axial rotation?

    <p>Ellipsoid joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In muscle attachments, which point is typically less mobile and referred to as the origin?

    <p>The less mobile attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hyperextension in the context of hinge joints refers to what?

    <p>Extending the joint beyond its normal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint allows for opposition movement, such as in the thumb?

    <p>Saddle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sensors in maintaining homeostasis?

    <p>To detect information from the internal and external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes extrinsic regulation in homeostasis?

    <p>It is controlled by the nervous or endocrine systems simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directional term refers to a position closer to the head?

    <p>Cranial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the transverse plane divide the body into?

    <p>Cranial and caudal segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes autoregulation?

    <p>It involves automatic responses at the cell or tissue level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a controller in homeostasis?

    <p>Muscle cells responding to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of effectors in the homeostasis process?

    <p>To perform actions that regulate balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term lateral mean in anatomical directional terms?

    <p>Away from the median plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone is characterized by having a shaft with a medullary cavity filled with bone marrow?

    <p>Long bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes flat bones from other types of bones?

    <p>They consist of an outer layer of compact bone and spongy bone inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of sesamoid bones?

    <p>They develop within a tendon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fibrous joints primarily differ from cartilaginous joints?

    <p>Fibrous joints are primarily immovable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the components of synovial joints?

    <p>Joint cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the meniscus serve in a joint?

    <p>It reinforces joint stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is associated with pneumatic bones?

    <p>They contain sinuses filled with air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes synovial joints from fibrous and cartilaginous joints?

    <p>They contain a fluid-filled joint cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?

    <p>To support organs and reduce friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is part of both the urinary and reproductive systems in the pelvic cavity?

    <p>Bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is specifically involved in the immune system?

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is located below the pelvic brim?

    <p>Lesser pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of membrane covers the organs in the pelvic cavity?

    <p>Visceral peritoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is primarily responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

    <p>Urinary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organ is the pancreas classified as in the digestive system?

    <p>Accessory organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs stores feces before elimination?

    <p>Rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Homeostasis

    • The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes
    • Two mechanisms: autoregulation (automatic) and extrinsic regulation (nervous and endocrine systems)
    • Three steps: sensors (detect change), controllers (process information), effectors (take action)

    Directional Terms and Planes

    • Median Plane: Imaginary vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves
    • Sagittal Plane: Any plane parallel to the median plane
    • Transverse Plane: Horizontal plane dividing the body into cranial and caudal segments
    • Horizontal Plane: Perpendicular to the median and transverse planes, dividing the body into dorsal and ventral segments
    • Cranial: Toward the head
    • Caudal: Toward the tail
    • Dorsal: Toward or beyond the backbone
    • Ventral: Away from the backbone, toward the mid-abdominal wall
    • Medial: Close to or toward the median plane
    • Lateral: Away from the median plane

    Bone Classification

    • Long Bones: Limb bones, contain a medullary cavity filled with bone marrow (e.g., femur, humerus)
    • Flat Bones: Outer compact bone, inner cancellous bone, no medullary cavity (e.g., skull bones, scapula, ribs)
    • Short Bones: Outer compact bone, core of cancellous bone, no medullary cavity (e.g., carpal and tarsal bones)
    • Irregular Bones: Similar to short bones in structure, but with a less uniform shape, lie in the midline and are unpaired (e.g., vertebrae)
    • Sesamoid Bones: Develop within tendons or ligaments, help change tendon angle (e.g., patella)
    • Pneumatic Bones: Contain air-filled spaces (sinuses) to reduce weight (e.g., maxillary and frontal bones)

    Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints

    • Fibrous Joints: Connect bones with dense fibrous connective tissue, mostly immovable (e.g., sutures of the skull)
    • Cartilaginous Joints: Unite bones using cartilage, limited mobility (e.g., joints between vertebrae)

    Synovial Joints

    • Structure: Joint cavity, articular cartilage, joint capsule (with synovial membrane and fibrous layer)
    • Components:
      • Ligaments: Connective tissue bands connecting bone to bone
      • Meniscus: Fibrocartilage partially or fully dividing the joint cavity, improving stability
      • Synovial Fluid: Lubricates the joint
    • Types:
      • Plane Joint: One flat bone surface glides over another
      • Hinge Joint: Allows flexion (decreasing angle) and extension (increasing angle)
      • Condylar Joint: Allows for finger movements
      • Ball and Socket Joint: Rotation, but more flexible and prone to instability (e.g., hip and shoulder)
      • Saddle Joint: Opposition movement (e.g., thumb)
      • Pivot Joint: Rotation (e.g., supination and pronation of the forearm)
      • Ellipsoid Joint: Allows for flexion-extension, adduction-abduction, and circumduction, but not axial rotation

    Movement Types

    • Flexion/Extension: Antagonistic movements, flexion decreases angle, extension increases angle
    • Abduction/Adduction: Movement away from (abduction) or towards (adduction) the median plane
    • Rotation: Twists on the own axis, inward or outward
    • Circumduction: Circular movement of an extremity
    • Gliding/Sliding: Articular surfaces slide over one another
    • Protection:
      • Cranial: Limb moves forward
      • Retraction: Limb moves backward

    Muscle Forms and Classification

    • Attachments: Most muscles attach to two bones, the less mobile attachment is the origin, the more mobile attachment is the insertion
    • Classification:
      • By Number of Joints: Uniaxial, biaxial, triaxial (referring to the number of planes of movement)
      • By Functional Effect: Flexors, extensors, adductors, abductors, rotators, etc.

    Accessory Muscle Structures

    • Fasciae: Connective tissue sheets surrounding and separating muscles, organs, and other structures, providing support and reducing friction
    • Tendon Sheaths: Tubular coverings around certain tendons, containing synovial fluid for lubrication and protection
    • Bursae: Fluid-filled sacs between bones and soft tissues, cushioning and reducing friction

    Thoracic Cavity

    • Walls: Rib cage, thoracic vertebrae, and muscles
    • Mediastinum: Central compartment between the lungs, houses the heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus, and major blood vessels
    • Pleura: Double-layered membrane covering the lungs (visceral pleura) and lining the cavity (parietal pleura)
    • Organs: Lungs, heart, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, thymus

    Abdominal Cavity

    • Walls: Abdominal muscles, vertebral column, diaphragm, and pelvic bones
    • Anatomical Regions: Divided into nine regions or four quadrants
    • Peritoneum: Double-layered membrane lining the cavity, supports and reduces friction between organs
    • Organs: Stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands

    Pelvic Cavity

    • Walls: Pelvic bones, sacrum, coccyx, and muscles
    • Anatomical Regions: Greater (false) pelvis and lesser (true) pelvis
    • Peritoneum: Covers organs in the pelvic cavity
    • Organs: Bladder, rectum, reproductive organs (e.g., prostate, uterus, ovaries)

    Biosafety

    • Anatomy and Physiology Department Biosecurity Standard Operating Procedures (Chapter 3)
    • Procedures in Dissection Classes

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