10 Questions
what is the definition of "anatomy"
the study of structure of the human body
A laboratory scientist is specialised in studying the function of cells. What is the scientist's most likely discipline of study?
physiology
What is the study of body structure when it is organised into areas?
regional anatomy
Which one of the following terms means 'towards the attached part of a limb'?
proximal
A nursing student is revising for an exam, and comes across the following terms: smooth, striations, voluntary control, multinucleated. Which organ system do the terms belong to?
muscular system
What is the definition of 'cranial'?
closer to the head
Which one of the following is most inferior when standing in anatomical position?
pelvic cavity
What is the name of the body cavity immediately superior to the diaphragm?
thoracic cavity
Several tissue samples are viewed under the microscope. Which one of the following tissues would appear non-striated and have cells with one central nucleus?
smooth
A tissue in the body is no longer able to make lipids. Which organelle or structure is most likely affected?
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Study Notes
Anatomy Definition
- Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organisms.
Cellular Biology
- A laboratory scientist studying the function of cells is most likely a cellular biologist.
Structural Anatomy
- Anatomy can be divided into areas, such as regional anatomy, which studies the structure of body parts.
Anatomical Terminology
- The term "distal" means "away from the attached part of a limb".
- The term "proximal" means "towards the attached part of a limb".
Muscle System
- Smooth, striations, voluntary control, and multinucleated are terms related to the muscle system.
Cranial Definition
- The term "cranial" refers to the skull or cranium.
Anatomical Position
- When standing in anatomical position, the feet are most inferior.
Body Cavities
- The thoracic cavity is the body cavity immediately superior to the diaphragm.
Microscopy
- Under the microscope, smooth muscle tissue would appear non-striated and have cells with one central nucleus.
Cellular Structure
- If a tissue is no longer able to make lipids, the affected organelle or structure is most likely the endoplasmic reticulum.
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