Anatomy Introductory Terms Quiz

25 Questions | By MeghanDunigan | Last updated: Jan 29, 2013 | Total Attempts: 306

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This quiz coveres regional terms, directional terms, body planes, body cavities, and feedback mechanisms.

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1.

Which of the following is the common name for the otic region?
- A.
  
  Eye
- B.
  
  Ear
- C.
  
  Cheek
- D.
  
  Foot
- E.
  
  Great toe
2.

The __________________ region is commonly known as the outside elbow, whereas the ____________________ region is known as the inside elbow.
- A.
  
  Patellar; popliteal
- B.
  
  Antecubital; buccal
- C.
  
  Popliteal; olecranal
- D.
  
  Olecranal; antecubital
- E.
  
  Sural; crural
3.

A body plane in which divides the anterior and posterior portions of the body is called a _______________ plane.
- A.
  
  Midsagital
- B.
  
  Sagital
- C.
  
  Frontal
- D.
  
  Transverse
- E.
  
  Cross-section
4.

What body cavity is identified by #8?
- A.
  
  Abdominopelvic cavity
- B.
  
  Abdominal cavity
- C.
  
  Urinary cavity
- D.
  
  Pelvic cavity
- E.
  
  Pericardial cavity
5.

What body cavity is identified by #5?
- A.
  
  Meritoneal cavity
- B.
  
  Thoracic cavity
- C.
  
  Pleural cavity
- D.
  
  Abdominopelvic cavity
- E.
  
  Pericardial cavity
6.

The lungs are contained within body cavity #4. What is the name for this body cavity?
- A.
  
  Pericardial cavity
- B.
  
  Abdominal cavity
- C.
  
  Pleural cavity
- D.
  
  Thoracic cavity
- E.
  
  Spinal cavity
7.

Which of the following is the common name for the inguinal region?
- A.
  
  Pelvis
- B.
  
  Cheek
- C.
  
  Calf
- D.
  
  Groin
- E.
  
  Wrist
8.

Check all that apply: Which of the following organs can be found within the abdominopelvic cavity?
- A.
  
  Heart
- B.
  
  Bladder
- C.
  
  Small intestine
- D.
  
  Lungs
- E.
  
  Ovaries
- F.
  
  Testes
- G.
  
  Spine
9.

Which of the following fits best? "The buccal region is _____________ to the thoracic region."
- A.
  
  Inferior
- B.
  
  Deep
- C.
  
  Distal
- D.
  
  Proximal
- E.
  
  Superior
10.

Which of the following fits best? "The pleural cavities sit ______________________ to the pericardial cavity"
- A.
  
  Superficial
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Medial
- E.
  
  Anterior
11.

Which of the following fits best? The thumb is _____________________ to the pinky finger
- A.
  
  Medial
- B.
  
  Superficial
- C.
  
  Lateral
- D.
  
  Posterior
- E.
  
  Deep
12.

This image demonstrates which body plane?
- A.
  
  Coronal
- B.
  
  Transverse
- C.
  
  Frontal
- D.
  
  Midsagital
- E.
  
  None of the above
13.

This image demonstrates which body plane?
- A.
  
  Sagital
- B.
  
  Frontal
- C.
  
  Anterior
- D.
  
  Antisagital
- E.
  
  Transverse
14.

Which correctly displays the pathway of communication with a negative feedback mechanism?
- A.
  
  Stimulus -> effector -> receptor -> control center
- B.
  
  Stimulus -> receptor -> control center -> effector
- C.
  
  Stimulus -> receptor -> effector -> control center
- D.
  
  Stimulus -> control center -> receptor -> effector
- E.
  
  None of the above
15.

"During labor, the brain triggers the release of oxytocin to continually stimulate contraction of the uterus until the baby is born" This is an example of:
- A.
  
  A negative feedback mechanism
- B.
  
  A positive feedback mechanism
- C.
  
  There is not enough information
16.

The body is great at maintaining homeostasis through tempurature regulation. Which mechanism does temperature regulation follow?
- A.
  
  A negative feedback mechanism
- B.
  
  A positive feedback mechanism
- C.
  
  There is not enough information
17.

In this example of a positive feedback mechanism, what is considered the effector?
- A.
  
  Break in the blood vessels
- B.
  
  Blood clots completed
- C.
  
  Acceleration of clotting
- D.
  
  The damaged cells
- E.
  
  Bleeding
18.

In any feedback mechanism, the "control center" is usually the ______________.
- A.
  
  Brain
- B.
  
  Muscles
- C.
  
  Spinal chord
- D.
  
  Stimulus
- E.
  
  Receptors uncle
19.

Muscle is said to be ____________ to the skin.
- A.
  
  Superficial
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Deep
- E.
  
  Medial
20.

Which of the following fits best? "The femoral region is ____________ to the crural region"
- A.
  
  Inferior
- B.
  
  Proximal
- C.
  
  Lateral
- D.
  
  Distal
- E.
  
  Anterior
21.

Which of the following fits best? "The corpus collosum is ____________ to the pons."
- A.
  
  Proximal
- B.
  
  Deep
- C.
  
  Superior
- D.
  
  Lateral
- E.
  
  Inferior
22.

Lumbar : lower back buccal: __________
- A.
  
  Chin
- B.
  
  Shin
- C.
  
  Cheek
- D.
  
  Back of the knee
- E.
  
  Ear
23.

spinal cavity : spine cranial cavity: ________
- A.
  
  Lungs
- B.
  
  Brain
- C.
  
  Heart
- D.
  
  Diaphragm
- E.
  
  Mediastinum
24.
Example of a mechanism:
- Glucose from ingested food is absorbed in the intestinal wall and the level of glucose in blood rises.
- Elevation of glucose concentration in the blood then stimulates the pancreas to release insulin.
- As a result, blood glucose levels fall.
In this example, what is the initial stimulus?
- A.
  
  Glucose levels in blood fall
- B.
  
  Glucose levels in blood rise
- C.
  
  Pancreas releases insulin
- D.
  
  Stimulation of the pancreas
- E.
  
  Not enough information
25.

The brachial region is both______________ and _____________ to the acromial region.
- A.
  
  Lateral; proximal
- B.
  
  Lateral; distal
- C.
  
  Proximal; superficial
- D.
  
  Superior; distal
- E.
  
  Distal; medial

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