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 (A)

What structures are located in the mediastinum?

Trachea, esophagus, thymus, major vessels

The ______ cavity surrounds the heart.

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

Match the following body cavities to their locations:

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

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

<p>Pleural cavity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The abdominal cavity is part of the thoracic cavity.

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

Name the two pleural cavities.

<p>Right pleural cavity and left pleural cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following abdominopelvic quadrants contains the liver?

<p>Right hypochondriac region (C), Epigastric region (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tissue supports all types of membranes?

<p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Anatomy?

<p>The study of body structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physiology and anatomy are unrelated fields of study.

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

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

<p>hypogastric region</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of membrane with its function or location.

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

Name one type of microscopic anatomy.

<p>Histology or Cytology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is found in the left inguinal region?

<p>Large intestine (A), Spleen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ anatomy focuses on specific systems of the body.

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

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

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

Match the following subdivisions of anatomy with their descriptions:

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

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

<p>Epithelial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Instability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>left hypochondriac region</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microscopic anatomy requires the use of a microscope.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Gross Anatomy.

<p>The study of structures without the use of a microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of membrane is responsible for lining joints?

<p>Synovial membranes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy is considered essential for understanding __________.

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

Which branch of anatomy examines the body surface?

<p>Surface Anatomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

<p>Frontal plane (coronal) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are the two types of sagittal planes?

<p>Midsagittal plane and parasagittal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ cavity contains the brain.

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

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

<p>Cranial cavity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following body cavities with their contents:

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

What term describes the position of lying face up?

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

Bilateral refers to one side of the body only.

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

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

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

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

<p>Ulnar Deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms of movement with their definitions:

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

What is hyperextension?

<p>Excessive extension beyond anatomical position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inversion refers to turning the sole of the foot outward.

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

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

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

The opposite of adduction is __________.

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

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

<p>Opposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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