Human Anatomy and Brain Functions

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What are the four primary parts of the brain?

Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Brainstem.

List the three layers of meninges surrounding the brain.

Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater.

What are the main functions associated with the frontal lobe?

Motor functions, intelligence, behavior, emotions, executive functioning, and language production.

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

Vision. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the major divisions of the human skeletal system.

Axial Skeleton and Appendicular Skeleton. Signup and view all the answers

How many bones are in an average adult human skeleton?

206 bones. Signup and view all the answers

What functions do the temporal lobes primarily serve?

Hearing and comprehension of speech and language. Signup and view all the answers

What functions does the parietal lobe provide?

Sensory integration and perceptual functions. Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brainstem is responsible for vital life functions?

Medulla oblongata. Signup and view all the answers

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

80 bones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of joints that allows for slight movement?

Amphiarthrosis Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is referred to as the keystone of the cranial floor?

Sphenoid Signup and view all the answers

Identify the two bones that make up the forearm.

Radius and Ulna Signup and view all the answers

Name the bone commonly known as the collar bone.

Clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is found in synarthrosis joints?

Fibrous Joints Signup and view all the answers

Which bone in the lower extremity is known as the thigh bone?

Femur Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical term for the knee cap?

Patella Signup and view all the answers

Which joint type is characterized as being non-movable?

Synarthrosis Signup and view all the answers

Name the paired bone that forms part of the cheek structure.

Zygomatic Signup and view all the answers

Identify the bones that make up the wrist and hand.

Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the shoulder joint, and what is its primary characteristic?

The shoulder joint is a diarthrodial joint, characterized as freely movable. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the action performed by the Orbicularis Oris muscle.

The Orbicularis Oris muscle is responsible for kissing and sucking. Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of less movable joints and provide their classifications.

Synchondrosis and Symphysis are two types of less movable joints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of the Zygomaticus Major muscle?

The primary action of the Zygomaticus Major muscle is smiling. Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is referred to as the 'knee joint,' and what type is it?

The Tibiofemoral Joint is referred to as the knee joint, and it is a diarthrodial joint. Signup and view all the answers

What muscle draws the eyebrows together and its related action?

The Corrugator Supercilli draws the eyebrows together, creating a furrowed brow. Signup and view all the answers

Which joint in the human body is known as the wrist joint?

The Radiocarpal Joint is known as the wrist joint. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Temporomandibular Joint in the body?

The Temporomandibular Joint allows for jaw movement. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the muscle responsible for forceful closing of the eye.

The Orbicularis Oculi is responsible for forceful closing of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Depressor Labii Inferioris muscle perform?

The Depressor Labii Inferioris muscle protrudes the lower lip. Signup and view all the answers