Anatomical Terms + Basics

Question 1

Aponeurosis

Answer 1

Sheet-like tendon

Question 2

Articulation

Answer 2

The point of union between two structures

Question 3

Belly

Answer 3

fleshy portion of a muscle

Question 4

Body

Answer 4

major portion of a structure

Question 5

Condyle

Answer 5

rounded prominence on a bone

Question 6

Facet

Answer 6

a small smooth surface, often a point of articulation

Question 7

Fascia

Answer 7

fibrous tissue encasing muscle

Question 8

Fistula

Answer 8

opening, hole

Question 9

Foramen

Answer 9

opening, passageway

Question 10

Fossa

Answer 10

depression, groove, often for articulation

Question 11

Head

Answer 11

proximal portion of a bone, closer to the point of attachment

Question 12

Neck

Answer 12

constricted portion of a structure

Question 13

Organ

Answer 13

Aggregates of tissues with functional unity

Question 14

Process

Answer 14

prominence from a structure

Question 15

Protuberance

Answer 15

bulge or prominence from the surface of a structure

Question 16

Sheath

Answer 16

covering

Question 17

Suture

Answer 17

immobile articulation fused in early development

Question 18

Tendon

Answer 18

connective tissue attaching muscle to bone or cartilage

Question 19

How many anatomical systems?

Answer 19

7

Question 20

Muscular System

Answer 20

muscles

Question 21

Digestive System

Answer 21

oral, etc.

Question 22

Respiratory System

Answer 22

airway, lungs

Question 23

Skeletal System

Answer 23

bones, cartilage

Question 24

Reproductive System

Answer 24

urinary, endocrine systems

Question 25

Nervous System

Answer 25

brain, etc

Question 26

Special senses

Answer 26

visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory

Question 27

A _____ is a group of organs that function together for some purpose

Answer 27

system

Question 28

Anatomy

Answer 28

The study of the structure of organisms.

Question 29

Physiology

Answer 29

The study of the function of living organisms and their parts

Question 30

Axial Skeleton

Answer 30

the center point

Question 31

Thorax

Answer 31

chest

Question 32

Trunk/torso

Answer 32

body excluding head and limbs

Question 33

Dorsal trunk

Answer 33

back

Question 34

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 34

the appendages

Question 35

Upper extremity

Answer 35

arms, wrists, hands

Question 36

Lower extremity

Answer 36

legs, ankles, feet, pelvis (fused hip bones)

Question 37

Anatomical position

Answer 37

Standing ​
Legs together ​
Feet flat on the floor ​
Hands at the side ​
Arms facing forward ​
Hands facing forward

Question 38

Prone

Answer 38

downward position, horizontal up

Question 39

Supine

Answer 39

Horizontal facing up

Question 40

ADduct

Answer 40

to, toward, when two bands are ADducted, there is a closing

Question 41

ABduct

Answer 41

from, away, when two bands are ABducted there is an opening

Question 42

Ipsilateral

Answer 42

of the same sides

Question 43

Contralateral

Answer 43

of the opposite sides

Question 44

superficial

Answer 44

at the surface (more external)

Question 45

deep

Answer 45

away from the surface (more internal)