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Atomical Terms & Concepts Flashcards

1
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What is the term for the study of the structure of the human body?

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Anatomy

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True or False: The dorsal side of the body refers to the back side.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _______ plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.

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Sagittal

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What is the term for the front side of the body?

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Ventral

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Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

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Thoracic cavity

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What is the term for the study of the function of the human body?

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Physiology

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True or False: The proximal end of a bone is closer to the trunk of the body.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _______ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

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Transverse

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What is the term for the back side of the body?

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Dorsal

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Which body cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines?

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Abdominal cavity

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True or False: The distal end of a bone is closer to the point of attachment.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _______ plane divides the body into front and back portions.

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Frontal

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13
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What is the term for the study of how the body maintains stability?

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Homeostasis

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True or False: The plantar surface refers to the bottom of the foot.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _______ region is located between the thorax and pelvis.

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Abdomen

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What is the term for the study of cells?

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Cytology

17
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True or False: The popliteal region is located on the anterior side of the knee.

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False

18
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Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity contains the brain and spinal cord.

A

Cranial

19
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What is the term for the study of tissues?

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Histology

20
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True or False: The palmar surface refers to the back of the hand.

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False

21
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Fill in the blank: The _______ region is located between the neck and abdomen.

A

Thorax

22
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What is the term for the study of the nervous system?

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Neurology

23
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True or False: The olecranal region is located on the posterior side of the elbow.

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True

24
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Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity contains the bladder and reproductive organs.

A

Pelvic

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