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Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

There are how many pairs of true ribs:

A) 12
B) 8
C) 7
D) 5

A

C) 7

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The cranial vault contains the:

A) cerebrospinal fluid
B) stomach
C) spinal column
D) brain
E) vertebral column
A

D) brain

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A shallow depression in a bone is called:

A) fossa
B) foramen
C) crest
D) vomer
E) dimple
A

A) fossa

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The small intestines are responsible for which part of digestion:

A) saliva
B) absorption
C) digestion
D) elimination

A

B) absorption

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Which of the following bones is NOT a cranial bone:

A) temporal
B) spenoid
C) mandible
D) frontal
E) occipital
A

C) mandible

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Toward the upper part of a structure of the body is called:

A) superior
B) anterior
C) distal
D) lateral
E) posterior
A

A) superior

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The small intestines are a division of which of the following:

A) colon
B) rectum
C) duodenum
D) fundus
E) cecum
A

C) duodenum

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This bone is actually formed by the fusion of 5 separate bones and is called the:

A) coccyx
B) thoracic
C) lumbar
D) sacrum

A

D) sacrum

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When an artery separates into two branches, what anatomical situation has taken place:

A) artery dividing
B) joining of the vein
C) bifurcation
D) forking of the artery
E) splitting
A

C) bifurcation

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Freshly re-oxygenated blood is returned from the lungs by way of the:

A) inferior vena cava
B) pulmonary veins
C) coronary arteries
D) aorta

A

B) pulmonary veins

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The eye is which direction to the bridge of the nose:

A) inferior
B) medial
C) deep
D) intermediate
E) lateral
A

E) lateral

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Which of the following bones is not a part of the axial skeleton:

A) hyoid
B) sternum
C) clavicle
D) skull
E) ribs
A

C) clavicle

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13
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The Olecranon forms the:

A) Adams Apple
B) elbow
C) socket of the arm
D) rotation of the lower arm

A

B) elbow

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This plane is a lengthwise cut which is exactly in the mid-line:

A) longitudinal plane
B) sagittal plane
C) midsagittal plane
D) coronal plane
E) horizontal plane
A

C) midsagittal plane

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The plane that runs horizontally across and at a right angle to the long axis, which divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called the:

A) frontal plane
B) transverse plane
C) sagittal plane
D) midsagittal plane
E) coronal plane
A

B) transverse plane

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The phalanges articulate with the:

A) scapula
B) metacarpals
C) clavicle
D) humerus

A

B) metacarpals

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The internal carotid artery is the main blood supply to the:

A) right lung
B) stomach
C) heart
D) brain
E) left lung
A

D) brain

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The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is called the:

A) pleural membrane
B) peritoneum
C) duodenum
D) jejunum
E) diaphragm
A

B) peritoneum

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19
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The gall bladder is attached to the:

A) jejunum
B) spleen
C) liver
D) cecum
E) pancreas
A

C) liver

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The red blood cells are called:

A) plasma
B) erythrocytes
C) lymphocytes
D) myocytes
E) leukocytes
A

B) erythrocytes

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21
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The appendix is attached to which part of the colon:

A) ascending colon
B) descending colon
C) transverse colon
D) cecum

A

D) cecum

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22
Q

Carpals are found in the:

A) fingers
B) hand
C) wrist
D) lower arm

A

C) wrist

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23
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The walls of this organ are re-enforced by additional muscular layers:

A) pancreas
B) small intestine
C) stomach
D) liver

A

C) stomach

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The rectum begins at the end of the:

A) anus
B) descending colon
C) ascending colon
D) transverse colon

A

B) descending colon

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25
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This organ mixes food with saliva:

A) stomach
B) pharynx
C) tongue
D) pancreas

A

C) tongue

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26
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Which of the following vessels have valves:

A) veins
B) ducts
C) arteries
D) capillaries
E) glands
A

A) veins

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The trunk of the body is referred to as the:

A) endocrine
B) planter
C) axillary
D) carpal
E) torso
A

E) torso

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Which of the following is the “Master gland”:

A) adrenal glands
B) Islets of Langerhans
C) pituitary gland
D) gonads
E) thyroid gland
A

C) pituitary gland

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The reticular layer of the dermis:

A) is the layer of skin closest to the sub-dermis.
B) is the dermis layer closest to the epidermis
C) is thin and translucent
D) consists of collagen and elastic fibers and is responsible for most of the structural strength of the skin.

A

D) consists of collagen and elastic fibers and is responsible for most of the structural strength of the skin.

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30
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The valve located in the orifice between the stomach and small intestines is:

A) pyloric sphincter
B) tricuspid
C) renal
D) bicuspid
E) cardiac sphincter
A

A) pyloric sphincter

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Contractions that produce a circular, wave like movement that propels food down the digestive tract is called:

A) pericardial
B) peritoneal
C) pericomo
D) peristalsis

A

D) peristalsis

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32
Q

The pancreatic duct enters the small intestine at the:

A) cecum
B) ileum
C) duodenum
D) jejunum

A

C) duodenum

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33
Q

Away from the mid-line of the body, or on the outside is called:

A) superficial
B) medial
C) distal
D) lateral
E) inferior
A

D) lateral

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34
Q

The external iliac vein is a continuation of the:

A) small saphenous vein
B) common iliac vein
C) great saphenous vein
D) femoral vein
E) popliteal vein
A

D) femoral vein

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35
Q

The direction toward the foot end of the body is:

A) cranial
B) peripheral
C) medial
D) inferior
E) plantar
A

D) inferior

36
Q

The white blood cells are called:

A) myocytes
B) none of these
C) leukocytes
D) lymphocytes
E) erythrocytes
A

C) leukocytes

37
Q

Glands that have no ducts:

A) exocrine
B) endocrine
C) endogenous
D) hypocrine
E) exogenous
A

B) endocrine

38
Q

The contents of the small intestine enters the large intestine through the:

A) jejunum
B) ileocecal valve
C) pyloric sphincter
D) pancreatic duct

A

B) ileocecal valve

39
Q

Bile travels from the liver to the gall bladder by way of the:

A) cystic duct
B) common bile duct
C) hepatic duct
D) pancreatic duct

A

A) cystic duct

40
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system:

A) absorbs fat and other substances from the digestive tract
B) helps to maintain tissue fluid balance
C) all of these
D) part of the body’s defense system
E) produces red blood cells

A

E) produces red blood cells

41
Q

A vertical plane which cuts through the body to divide it into two symmetrical halves is called:

A) medial plane
B) frontal plane
C) coronal plane
D) none of these
E) transverse plane
A

A) medial plane

42
Q

The spine, acromion and coracoid process is found on which bone:

A) radius
B) humerus
C) clavicle
D) scapula

A

D) scapula

43
Q

A bone of the upper jaw:

A) maxilla
B) zygoma
C) lacrimal
D) calcaneus
E) vomer
A

A) maxilla

44
Q

The bone on the thumb side of the forearm is called the:

A) humerus
B) ulna
C) radius
D) carpals

A

C) radius

45
Q

Bile assists with the digestion of and eumusifies:

A) carbohydrates
B) fats
C) proteins
D) sugars

A

B) fats

46
Q

The portion of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach is the:

A) esophagus
B) duodenum
C) pylorus
D) trachea
E) glottis
A

A) esophagus

47
Q

The pharynx is part of which of the following systems:

A) digestive
B) respiratory
C) skeletal
D) both the digestive and respiratory
E) reproductive
A

D) both the digestive and respiratory

48
Q

The first part of the small intestine is:

A) duodenum
B) cecum
C) ileum
D) jejunum

A

A) duodenum

49
Q

One of the body systems:

A) visceral
B) mediastinal
C) metatarsal
D) reproductive
E) pathology
A

D) reproductive

50
Q

The fundus is one of the divisions of which of the following:

A) gall bladder
B) stomach
C) kidney
D) pancreas
E) ovaries
A

B) stomach

51
Q

Glands which have ducts:

A) endogenous
B) exocrine
C) endocrine
D) hypocrine
E) exogenous
A

B) exocrine

52
Q

A term that suggests a location close to the surface of the body or a body part is:

A) distal
B) mid-sagittal
C) superficial
D) supine
E) central
A

C) superficial

53
Q

These are the smallest of the vertebrae and are located in the neck region:

A) sacrum
B) cervical
C) lumbar
D) thoracic

A

B) cervical

54
Q

Towards the back of the body, and synonymous with distal is:

A) ventral
B) lateral
C) posterior
D) medial
E) inferior
A

C) posterior

55
Q

Which of the following bones contain the olecranon process:

A) ulna
B) scapula
C) femur
D) sternum
E) mandible
A

A) ulna

56
Q

An artery involved in the make-up of the circle of willis:

A) superior mesenteric
B) common carotid
C) dorsalis pedis
D) anterior cerebral
E) superior thyroid
A

B) common carotid

57
Q

An artery that supplies blood to the hand is the:

A) subclavian artery
B) popliteal artery
C) basilar artery
D) ulnar artery
E) all of these
A

D) ulnar artery

58
Q

Arteries terminate all over the body as:

A) capillaries
B) arterioles
C) veinioles
D) sinuses
E) arteries
A

B) arterioles

59
Q

The digestive organs are lubricated by the:

A) peristalsis
B) peritoneum
C) pericardial
D) chyme

A

D) chyme

60
Q

The 5 bones of the hand are called:

A) carpels
B) tarsals
C) phalanges
D) metacarpals

A

D) metacarpals

61
Q

The largest gland of the body:

A) stomach
B) liver
C) small intestine
D) pancreas

A

B) liver

62
Q

Which of the following body parts would be considered the most medial:

A) feet
B) hands
C) nose
D) ears
E) eyes
A

C) nose

63
Q

The upper portion of the stomach is called the:

A) body
B) pylorus
C) ileum
D) fundus

A

D) fundus

64
Q

Veins are continuations of:

A) capillaries
B) sinuses
C) arterioles
D) venules
E) lacteals
A

D) venules

65
Q

Freshly re-oxygenated blood is returned from the lungs by way of the:

A) pulmonary veins
B) coronary arteries
C) inferior vena cava
D) aorta

A

A) pulmonary veins

66
Q

A vertical plane which cuts through the body to divide it into two symmetrical halves is called:

A) transverse plane
B) coronal plane
C) frontal plane
D) none of these
E) medial plane
A

E) medial plane

67
Q

Away from the mid-line of the body, or on the outside is called:

A) lateral
B) superficial
C) medial
D) distal
E) inferior
A

A) lateral

68
Q

Toward the upper part of a structure of the body is called:

A) superior
B) lateral
C) posterior
D) anterior
E) distal
A

A) superior

69
Q

Villi are found in the small intestine and their purpose is for:

A) lubrication
B) absorption
C) digestion
D) elimination

A

B) absorption

70
Q

How many bones are there in the human skeleton:

A) 306
B) 602
C) 260
D) 500
E) 206
A

E) 206

71
Q

This plane is a lengthwise cut which is exactly in the mid-line:

A) coronal plane
B) horizontal plane
C) midsagittal plane
D) longitudinal plane
E) sagittal plane
A

C) midsagittal plane

72
Q

Which of the following bones contain the olecranon process:

A) femur
B) sternum
C) mandible
D) scapula
E) ulna
A

E) ulna

73
Q

The red blood cells are called:

A) myocytes
B) plasma
C) leukocytes
D) lymphocytes
E) erythrocytes
A

E) erythrocytes

74
Q

Veins are continuations of:

A) venules
B) arterioles
C) lacteals
D) capillaries
E) sinuses
A

A) venules

75
Q

A term that identifies one of the two divisions of the skeleton is:

A) axial
B) parietal
C) pubic
D) spinal
E) fetal
A

A) axial

76
Q

Coronary arteries may become blocked:

A) and cause atherosclerotic lesions
B) and produce angina pectoris 
C) and cause an infarct in the heart
D) by a thrombus, producing a thrombosis
E) all of these
A

E) all of these

77
Q

Bile assists with the digestion of and emulsifies:

A) fats
B) sugars
C) proteins
D) carbohydrates

A

A) fats

78
Q

The gall bladder is attached to the:

A) liver
B) spleen
C) cecum
D) jejunum
E) pancreas
A

A) liver

79
Q

Carpals are found in the:

A) hand
B) lower arm
C) fingers
D) wrist

A

D) wrist

80
Q

The rectum begins at the end of the:

A) anus
B) transverse colon
C) ascending colon
D) descending colon

A

D) descending colon

81
Q

The 5 bones of the hand are called:

A) metacarpals
B) tarsals
C) carpels
D) phalanges

A

A) metacarpals

82
Q

Arteries terminate all over the body as:

A) veinioles
B) capillaries
C) arteries
D) arterioles
E) sinuses
A

D) arterioles

83
Q

Respiration refers to:

A) gas exchange between the air in the lungs and blood
B) gas exchange between blood and tissue
C) gas exchange between the tissues and the blood
D) ventilation, the movement of air into and out of the lungs
E) all of these

A

E) all of these

84
Q

The oval prominence of the radius is called the:

A) lateral epicondyle
B) tuberosity
C) coronoid process
D) styloid process

A

B) tuberosity

85
Q

The upper portion of the esophagus is called the:

A) larynx
B) fundus
C) pharynx
D) tongue

A

C) pharynx

86
Q

The basilic vein terminates by becoming the:

A) subclavian vein
B) external jugular vein
C) medial cubital vein
D) axillary vein
E) brachiocephalic vein
A

E) brachiocephalic vein

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