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What is the correct sequence of the spinal regions starting from the neck down to the bottom of the spine?

  • Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacrum
  • Lumbar, Sacrum, Thoracic, Cervical
  • Thoracic, Cervical, Sacrum, Lumbar
  • Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum (correct)

How many bones does a typical adult have after some bones fuse together during growth?

  • 206 (correct)
  • 250
  • 180
  • 300

Which of the following structures is responsible for connecting the cervix to the outside of the body?

  • Fallopian tubes
  • Ovaries
  • Vagina (correct)
  • Uterus

In which part of the body does a fetus develop during pregnancy?

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What is the purpose of the fallopian tubes in the reproductive system?

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What is the function of eyelashes?

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What is the term for the indentations in the cheeks that occur when smiling?

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What is the name of the double curve of the upper lip?

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Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

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What is the name of the sensitive area at the nape of the neck?

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Which of these structures does not belong in the mouth?

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What is the term for the network of nerves located below the sternum?

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How many pairs of ribs do people usually have?

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What are the floating ribs?

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What is the term used for the back of the neck area where the hairline ends?

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Which body part is particularly sensitive and located at the front of the neck?

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Which structure is responsible for holding teeth in place?

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How is the appearance of a belly button determined?

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What is the primary function of the vocal cords?

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What does the idiom 'two peas in a pod' refer to?

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What is meant by 'to bring home the bacon'?

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Which idiom means to reveal a secret?

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What does the idiom 'in a pickle' signify?

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What does it mean to be an 'eager beaver'?

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What does 'one's bread and butter' represent?

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What does the idiom 'take the bull by the horns' suggest?

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What is the meaning of 'let the cat out of the bag'?

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The phrase 'not one's cup of tea' indicates what?

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What does 'to eat humble pie' imply?

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What does the expression 'until the cows come home' imply?

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What does it mean to 'drop like flies'?

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What is 'the cream of the crop' referring to?

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What does the idiom 'to have egg on one's face' mean?

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What does 'hold one's horses' encourage someone to do?

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What does it mean to 'pig out'?

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What is the term for the flat areas on either side of the forehead?

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What characterizes a 'fairweather friend'?

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Which part of the eye is responsible for adjusting to light?

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What do the 'temporal bones' relate to?

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What is meant by 'a worry wart'?

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What is the implication of 'back to square one'?

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What is the soft fleshy part at the bottom of the ear called?

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What does the phrase 'to step on one's toes' mean?

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What does 'the third degree' refer to?

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What does being an 'armchair critic' mean?

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What does 'to dress to the nines' signify?

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What does 'put two and two together' involve?

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Flashcards

Eager Beaver

A very enthusiastic person, ready to work or participate.

Take the Bull by the Horns

Face a challenging situation directly and decisively.

Let the Cat out of the Bag

Unintentionally reveal a secret.

Until the Cows Come Home

Indefinitely, for a very long time.

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Drop Like Flies

A rapid decrease in number (often due to illness).

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Hold One's Horses

Be patient, wait, or stop rushing.

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Pig Out

Eat uncontrollably, in large amounts.

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Smell a Rat

Suspect something is wrong or suspicious.

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Have Ants in One’s Pants

Be restless, impatient, or anxious.

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Other Fish to Fry

Have more important matters to attend to.

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Chatterbox

A person who talks a lot.

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Loose Cannon

A person who behaves unpredictably, often causing trouble.

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Wet Blanket

A person who ruins the fun of others, often disapproving.

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Blow One's Own Trumpet

Boast or brag about oneself.

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Salt of the Earth

A kind, honest, reliable person.

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Fairweather Friend

A friend only in good times.

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Jack of All Trades

Skilled in many areas but not an expert in any.

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Worry Wart

Someone who worries excessively.

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Armchair Critic

Offers opinions without expertise or participation.

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Free Spirit

Doesn't conform to societal norms.

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Dress to the Nines

Dress very stylishly and glamorously.

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Put Two and Two Together

Deduce or infer something logically.

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Study Notes

Idioms

  • Eager Beaver: An incredibly enthusiastic person, ready to participate or work.
  • To Take the Bull by the Horns: To face a challenging situation head-on, with decisiveness.
  • To Let the Cat out of the Bag: To reveal a secret unintentionally, or carelessly.
  • Until the Cows Come Home: To do something for a very long time, indefinitely.
  • To Drop Like Flies: To rapidly decrease in number, weaken, or die off, often due to illness.
  • To Hold One’s Horses: To be patient, wait, or stop rushing.
  • To Pig Out: To indulge in a large quantity of food, eating excessively.
  • To Smell a Rat: To suspect something is wrong, or suspicious.
  • To Have Ants in One’s Pants: To be restless, impatient, or anxious.
  • To Have Other Fish to Fry: To have more important matters to attend to, to be busy with other tasks.
  • Chatterbox: A person who talks a lot.
  • Loose Cannon: A person who behaves unpredictably, often causing trouble.
  • Wet Blanket: A person who ruins the fun of others, often disapproving of activities.
  • To Blow One's Own Trumpet: To boast or brag about oneself and one's abilities.
  • The Salt of the Earth: A person considered to be kind, honest, and reliable.
  • Fairweather Friend: A person who is only a friend when things are good, not in difficult times.
  • Jack of All Trades: Someone skilled in many areas, but not necessarily an expert in any.
  • Worry Wart: Someone who worries excessively, often needlessly.
  • Armchair Critic: Someone who offers advice or opinions without expertise or participation.
  • Free Spirit: A person who lives life on their own terms, unconcerned with societal norms.
  • To Dress to the Nines: To dress in a very stylish or glamorous manner.
  • To Put Two and Two Together: To deduce or infer something by combining information.
  • In Two Minds: To be uncertain or undecided.
  • 9 to 5: A typical full-time job with regular office hours.
  • Back to Square One: To return to the starting point, often due to a setback.
  • The Third Degree: To be questioned intensely.
  • Two Left Feet: To be clumsy, especially with dancing.
  • Two Peas in a Pod: Two people or things that are very similar.
  • Forty Winks: To take a short nap.
  • Second to None: To be the best, unmatched.
  • To Bring Home the Bacon: To earn a living, provide financial support.
  • One’s Bread and Butter: A person's main source of income, livelihood.
  • Bad Egg: Someone dishonest or untrustworthy.
  • The Cream of the Crop: The best, finest individuals or things.
  • To Spill the Beans: To reveal a secret, disclose confidential information.
  • Not One’s Cup of Tea: Something one doesn't enjoy or find appealing.
  • In a Nutshell: In a concise, summarized form, briefly explained.
  • To Eat Humble Pie: To admit a mistake, show humility.
  • Egg on One’s Face: To be embarrassed by a mistake.
  • In a Pickle: To be in a difficult situation.

Anatomy

  • Forehead: The area above the eyes.
  • Temples: Flat areas on either side of the forehead, where temporal bones are located.
  • Tragus: A small flap of cartilage in front of the ear.
  • Earlobe: The soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the ear.
  • Crown: The top of the head.
  • Scalp: The skin that covers the skull, where hair grows.
  • Occipital Bone: A bone at the back of the head, protecting the brain's visual processing center.
  • Iris: The colored part of the eye.
  • Pupil: The black hole in the middle of the eye.
  • Cleer: The white part of the eye.
  • Eyelid: The flap of skin that covers the eye.
  • Eyelashes: Hairs on the eyelids.
  • Eyebrows: Hairs above the eyes.
  • Globella: The space between the eyebrows.
  • Dimples: Indentations in the cheeks that appear when someone smiles.
  • Nostrils: The openings at the bottom of the nose.
  • Filtrum: The groove between the nose and the upper lip.
  • Cupid's Bow: The double curve of the upper lip.
  • Gums: The tissue that holds teeth in place.
  • Pallet: The roof of the mouth.
  • Uvula: The fleshy, dangly part at the back of the throat.
  • Nape: The back of the neck, where the hairline ends.
  • Adam's Apple: The lump at the front of the neck.
  • Collarbone: The clavicle, a bone that runs across the front of the chest.
  • Trapezius: Large muscles at the back of the neck and shoulders.
  • Shoulder Blade: The scapula, a flat bone at the back of the shoulder.
  • Sternum: The long flat bone in the center of the chest, protecting the heart and lungs.
  • Solar Plexus: A network of nerves in the region just below the sternum.
  • Obliques: Muscles that help with twisting and bending.
  • Naval: The belly button, where the umbilical cord was attached.
  • Umbilical Cord: The cord that connects a baby to the placenta during pregnancy.
  • Rib Cage: The bones that protect the heart and lungs.
  • Floating Ribs: The bottom two pairs of ribs, not attached to the sternum.
  • Spine: The backbone, made up of vertebrae.
  • Vertebrae: Individual bones that make up the spine.
  • Cervical Spine: Vertebrae in the neck.
  • Thoracic Spine: Vertebrae in the upper back.
  • Lumbar Spine: Vertebrae in the lower back.
  • Sacrum: The bone at the bottom of the spine.
  • Coxix: The tailbone.
  • Ovaries: Organs that produce eggs and hormones, typically found in female bodies.
  • Uterus: An organ where a baby grows during pregnancy, typically found in female bodies.
  • Fallopian Tubes: Tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, typically found in female bodies.
  • Cervix: The opening at the lower end of the uterus, typically found in female bodies.
  • Vagina: The canal that connects the cervix and the outside of the body, typically found in female bodies.
  • Vulva: The outer parts of the sex organs, typically found in female bodies.

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