Human Anatomy and Body Cavities Quiz

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Which cavity contains the urinary bladder?

Pelvic cavity (correct)

Pleural cavity

Pericardial cavity

Thoracic cavity

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm.

True

What structures are located in the mediastinum?

Trachea, esophagus, thymus, major vessels

The ______ cavity surrounds the heart.

pericardial Signup and view all the answers

Match the following body cavities to their locations:

Pleural cavity = Surrounds the lungs Pericardial cavity = Surrounds the heart Peritoneal cavity = Extends throughout the abdominal cavity Diaphragm = Separates thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cavity within the abdominopelvic cavity?

Pleural cavity Signup and view all the answers

The abdominal cavity is part of the thoracic cavity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the two pleural cavities.

Right pleural cavity and left pleural cavity Signup and view all the answers

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left ______ cavities.

pleural Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abdominopelvic quadrants contains the liver?

Right hypochondriac region Signup and view all the answers

Mucous membranes line body cavities that are open to the exterior.

True Signup and view all the answers

What tissue supports all types of membranes?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Anatomy?

The study of body structures Signup and view all the answers

Physiology and anatomy are unrelated fields of study.

False Signup and view all the answers

The region located below the umbilical region is called the ______.

hypogastric region Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of membrane with its function or location.

Mucous membranes = Line cavities open to the exterior Serous membranes = Reduce friction within body cavities Cutaneous membrane = Skin covering the body Synovial membranes = Line joint cavities Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of microscopic anatomy.

Histology or Cytology Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is found in the left inguinal region?

Large intestine Signup and view all the answers

________ anatomy focuses on specific systems of the body.

Systemic Signup and view all the answers

Epithelial surfaces of mucous membranes do not need to be moist.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following subdivisions of anatomy with their descriptions:

Regional Anatomy = Study of specific regions of the body Embryology = Study of structural changes from fertilized egg to the eighth week of development Histology = Study of tissues and their structures Comparative Anatomy = Study of structures between different species Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure that makes up a mucous membrane?

Epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the human body?

Instability Signup and view all the answers

The area that includes the stomach and spleen is known as the ______.

left hypochondriac region Signup and view all the answers

Microscopic anatomy requires the use of a microscope.

True Signup and view all the answers

Define Gross Anatomy.

The study of structures without the use of a microscope. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of membrane is responsible for lining joints?

Synovial membranes Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy is considered essential for understanding __________.

Physiology Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of anatomy examines the body surface?

Surface Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Frontal plane (coronal) Signup and view all the answers

The transverse plane divides the body into left and right portions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of sagittal planes?

Midsagittal plane and parasagittal plane Signup and view all the answers

The _______ cavity contains the brain.

Cranial Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is found in the posterior or dorsal cavity?

Cranial cavity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following body cavities with their contents:

Cranial cavity = Contains the brain Vertebral cavity = Contains the spinal cord Thoracic cavity = Contains the lungs and heart Abdominal cavity = Contains digestive organs Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the position of lying face up?

Supine Signup and view all the answers

Bilateral refers to one side of the body only.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of a body part away from the midline called?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

The movement of the wrist towards the ulna is called __________.

Ulnar Deviation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms of movement with their definitions:

Flexion = Bending a joint Extension = Straightening a joint Pronation = Turning the palm down Supination = Turning the palm up Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperextension?

Excessive extension beyond anatomical position Signup and view all the answers

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Which cavity contains the urinary bladder?

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm.

What structures are located in the mediastinum?

The ______ cavity surrounds the heart.

Match the following body cavities to their locations:

Which of the following is NOT a cavity within the abdominopelvic cavity?

The abdominal cavity is part of the thoracic cavity.

Name the two pleural cavities.

The thoracic cavity is divided into right and left ______ cavities.

Which of the following abdominopelvic quadrants contains the liver?

Mucous membranes line body cavities that are open to the exterior.

What tissue supports all types of membranes?

What is the primary focus of Anatomy?

Physiology and anatomy are unrelated fields of study.

The region located below the umbilical region is called the ______.

Match the type of membrane with its function or location.

Name one type of microscopic anatomy.

Which organ is found in the left inguinal region?

________ anatomy focuses on specific systems of the body.

Epithelial surfaces of mucous membranes do not need to be moist.

Match the following subdivisions of anatomy with their descriptions:

What is the primary structure that makes up a mucous membrane?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the human body?

The area that includes the stomach and spleen is known as the ______.

Microscopic anatomy requires the use of a microscope.

Define Gross Anatomy.

Which type of membrane is responsible for lining joints?

Anatomy is considered essential for understanding __________.

Which branch of anatomy examines the body surface?

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

The transverse plane divides the body into left and right portions.

What are the two types of sagittal planes?

The _______ cavity contains the brain.

Which of the following structures is found in the posterior or dorsal cavity?

Match the following body cavities with their contents:

What term describes the position of lying face up?

Bilateral refers to one side of the body only.

What is the movement of a body part away from the midline called?

The movement of the wrist towards the ulna is called __________.

Match the following terms of movement with their definitions:

What is hyperextension?

Inversion refers to turning the sole of the foot outward.

What type of movement involves raising a part of the body?

The opposite of adduction is __________.

Which term describes the movement of the thumb across the palm?

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