Human Body Anatomy and Embryology Quiz
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Which part of the body is included in the trunk?

  • Feet
  • Neck
  • Thorax (correct)
  • Arms

What does the human body comprise in addition to the head and trunk?

  • Neck and arms (correct)
  • Nervous system
  • Control system
  • Internal organs

Which of the following is NOT part of the human body as described?

  • Legs
  • Chest
  • Hands
  • Eyes (correct)

What is included in the limbs of the human body?

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Which two body parts are mentioned as part of the legs?

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What surrounds the thoracic cavity?

<p>The ribs and muscles in the chest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does each pleural cavity envelop?

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What is the term for the central area of the thoracic cavity between the pleural cavities?

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Which part of the thoracic cavity is specifically mentioned as a subdivision?

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What structure directly enforces the boundaries of the thoracic cavity?

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What does embryology primarily study?

<p>Physical changes and developments from gestation to birth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time interval does embryology focus its study?

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Which of the following best describes the nature of changes studied in embryology?

<p>Both structural and developmental changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fields is most closely related to embryology?

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What aspect of development is NOT typically covered in the study of embryology?

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What does rotation refer to in anatomical terms?

<p>Movement of part of body along its long axis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does medial rotation have on the anterior surface of a body part?

<p>It faces medially. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes medial rotation?

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In which scenario would one typically observe medial rotation?

<p>When a leg is rotated inward while standing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the orientation of a body part during general rotation?

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Which organs are located in the pelvic cavity?

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What is found in the epigastric region of the abdominal cavity?

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Which area contains the small intestine?

<p>Umbilical region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many regions is the abdominal cavity divided into?

<p>9 regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT located in the abdominal cavity?

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

Which organ is located in the left hypochondriac region?

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

Which organ is found in the right hypochondriac region?

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

What part of the colon is located in the left hypochondriac region?

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Which of the following regions contains the liver?

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Which of the following regions is associated with the spleen?

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Flashcards

Embryology

The study of how an organism develops from a fertilized egg to birth.

Gestation

The time period from conception to birth.

Development

The process of growth and development of an organism.

Structural Changes

The changes in structure that occur during development.

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Developmental Relationship

The relationships between different developing structures.

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Human head

The uppermost part of the human body, containing the brain, face, and sensory organs.

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Neck

The part of the body connecting the head to the trunk, allowing for movement and flexibility.

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Trunk

The central part of the human body, including the chest and abdomen, housing major organs.

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Arms

The upper limbs of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand, used for a wide range of movements and tasks.

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Legs

The lower limbs of the human body, extending from the hip to the foot, used for walking, running, and standing.

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Rotation

Movement of a body part around its long axis, like spinning a top.

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Medial Rotation

Rotation where the front surface of the body part moves towards the midline of the body.

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Lateral Rotation

The opposite of medial rotation, where the front surface of the body part moves away from the midline of the body.

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Internal Rotation

Rotation that brings the anterior surface of the limb towards the midline.

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External Rotation

Rotation that brings the anterior surface of the limb away from the midline.

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Thoracic Cavity

The space within the chest that houses the lungs and heart.

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Pleural Cavities

The fluid-filled sacs that surround each lung.

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Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, containing the heart, major blood vessels, trachea, and esophagus.

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Inspiration

The process of breathing in, or inhaling, where air enters the lungs.

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Expiration

The process of breathing out, or exhaling, where air leaves the lungs.

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Left Hypochondriac Region

The upper left region of the abdomen, containing the spleen and part of the descending colon.

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Right Hypochondriac Region

The upper right region of the abdomen, containing the liver, gallbladder, and part of the ascending colon.

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Descending Colon

The part of the large intestine located on the left side of the abdomen, descending from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon.

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Ascending Colon

The part of the large intestine located on the right side of the abdomen, ascending from the cecum to the transverse colon.

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Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located below the liver, responsible for storing bile produced by the liver.

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Pelvic cavity

The lower body cavity that houses the urinary bladder, rectum, and part of the reproductive system.

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Abdominal cavity

The largest body cavity containing the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and adrenal glands.

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Epigastric region

The upper middle region of the abdomen, containing the stomach, duodenum, pancreas, part of the liver, and the transverse colon.

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Umbilical region

The central region of the abdomen, encompassing the small intestine.

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Nine regions of the abdominal cavity

Dividing the abdominal cavity into nine distinct regions helps pinpoint the location of organs, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.

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