Anatomy Flashcards
What is anatomy?
Anatomy is the branch of biology that studies the structure of organisms and their parts.
True or False: Anatomy only focuses on human bodies.
False
What are the two main types of anatomy?
Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy.
Fill in the blank: The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called _______.
Gross anatomy
What is microscopic anatomy?
The study of structures that require a microscope to be seen.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a subfield of anatomy? A) Cytology B) Histology C) Ecology D) Osteology
C) Ecology
What does cytology study?
The structure and function of cells.
True or False: Histology is the study of tissues.
True
What is the primary focus of osteology?
The study of bones.
Fill in the blank: The anatomical position is characterized by a person standing _______ with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
upright
What are the three main planes of the body?
Sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse.
Multiple Choice: Which plane divides the body into left and right parts? A) Frontal B) Sagittal C) Transverse D) Horizontal
B) Sagittal
True or False: The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
True
What does the transverse plane divide?
The body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘medial’ refers to a position that is _______ the midline of the body.
toward
What is the opposite of ‘lateral’?
Medial
Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a structure being farther from the point of attachment? A) Proximal B) Distal C) Superior D) Inferior
B) Distal
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Anterior
True or False: The dorsal aspect of the body refers to the back.
True
What does the term ‘superficial’ mean in anatomy?
Closer to the surface of the body.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity houses the heart and lungs.
thoracic
What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the skeleton includes the skull? A) Appendicular B) Axial C) Pelvic D) Thoracic
B) Axial
True or False: The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and girdles.
True
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs.
Fill in the blank: Epithelial tissue is primarily involved in _______ and secretion.
protection
What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?
Smooth muscle
Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary? A) Cardiac B) Smooth C) Skeletal D) All of the above
C) Skeletal
