Anatomy and physiology consolidation

Question 1

What is the main function of the integumentary system

Answer 1

To cover and protect the other anatomical structures

Question 2

What allows complex movements

Answer 2

Hundreds of muscles attached to bones by tendons

Question 3

What protects the soft internal organs

Answer 3

Flat bones of the sternum and ribcage

Question 4

What protects the brain

Answer 4

Flat bones in the skull

Question 5

What do the long bones of the lower limbs host

Answer 5

The long bones of the lower limbs host most of the bone marrow in the body which is vitally important for the production of blood cells.

Question 6

What is found in the cranial cavity

Answer 6

The brain

Question 7

What is found in the spinal cavity (2)

Answer 7

1. The spinal cord
2. Responsible for the sensation in all the limbs and more

Question 8

What is found in the thoracic cavity (2)

Answer 8

1. Above the diaphragm but under the thoracic cage are the organs of the cardiovascular and respiratory system.
2. The heart and lungs can be seen in context of the airways and oesophagus (the beginning of the digestive tract.

Question 9

What is found in the abdominal cavity

Answer 9

Below, the diaphragm hosts many organs of the digestive tract, as well as the liver and kidneys

Question 10

What is found in the pelvic cavity (2)

Answer 10

1. Links to the abdominal cavity and is protected by the pelvic bones
2. Contains the uterus and other reproductive organs