Ch 1 Test Material

Question 1

Abdominal

Answer 1

the part of the body between the chest and the hips that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.

Question 2

Acromial

Answer 2

the outer end of the spine of the scapula that protects the glenoid cavity, forms the outer angle of the shoulder, and articulates with the clavicle

Question 3

Axillary

Answer 3

Pertaining to the armpit area, including the lymph nodes that are located there.

Question 4

Antebrachial

Answer 4

the part of the arm or forelimb between the brachium and the carpus : forearm

Question 5

Brachial

Answer 5

belonging to the arm, foreleg, wing, pectoral fin, or other forelimb of a vertebrate. belonging to the upper part of such a member, from the shoulder to the elbow. armlike, as an appendage.

Question 6

Buccal

Answer 6

relating to or located in the cheeks. It can also mean relating to or located on the sides of the mouth or in the mouth.

Question 7

Calcaneal

Answer 7

a large and strong bone that forms the back of the foot and transfers most of the body weight from the lower extremity to the ground.

Question 8

Carpal

Answer 8

bones of the wrist that connect the distal aspects of the radial and ulnar bones of the forearm to the bases of the 5 metacarpal bones of the hand.

Question 9

Celiac

Answer 9

a short vessel arising from the aorta just as it enters the abdomen at approximately the level of the T12 vertebra.

Question 10

Cephalic

Answer 10

Relating to the head or the head end of the body. Situated on, in, or near the head. Cephalic is synonymous with cranial, relating to the cranium or head.

Question 11

Cervical

Answer 11

the neck region of your spinal column or backbone. It consists of your first seven bones (C1-C7). Other structures in or around your cervical spine are your intervertebral disks, spinal cord and nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Question 12

Costal

Answer 12

of, relating to, involving, or situated near a rib.

Question 13

Coxal

Answer 13

a large, flat, irregular bone constricted in the middle and enlarged below and above. Together, the two constitute the anterior wall and sides of the pelvic cavity.

Question 14

Crural

Answer 14

of or relating to the thigh or leg; specifically : femoral.

Question 15

Cubital

Answer 15

an area of transition between the anatomical arm and the forearm. It is located in a depression on the anterior surface of the elbow joint.

Question 16

Digital

Answer 16

of or relating to the fingers or toes.

Question 17

Femoral

Answer 17

of or relating to the femur or thigh.

Question 17

Dorsal

Answer 17

the back portion of the body, whereas ventral (i.e., anterior) refers to the front part of the body.

Question 18

Frontal

Answer 18

of, relating to, or adjacent to the forehead or the frontal bone.

Question 19

Genital

Answer 19

The male or female reproductive organs. The genitalia include internal and external structures.

Question 20

Gluteal

Answer 20

a group of muscles that make up the buttock area; the muscle group consists of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus is the most superficial and largest of the three muscles and makes up the bulk of the shape and form of the buttock and hip area.

Question 21

Inguinal

Answer 21

of, relating to, or situated in the region of the groin or in either of the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen.

Question 22

Lumbar

Answer 22

The lumbar spine comprises the lower end of the spinal column between the last thoracic vertebra (T12) and the first sacral vertebra (S1).

Question 23

Mammary

Answer 23

Glandular organ located on the chest. The mammary gland is made up of connective tissue, fat, and tissue that contains the glands that can make milk. Also called breast.

Question 24

Mental

Answer 24

a fascial space of the head and neck

Question 25

Nasal

Answer 25

lies above the bone that forms the roof of the mouth and curves down at the back to join the throat. It is divided into two sections called nasal passages. Air moves through these passages during breathing. The nasal passages filter and warm the air, and make it moist before it goes into the lungs.

Question 26

Occipital

Answer 26

the most posterior cranial bone and the main bone of the occiput. It is considered a flat bone, like all other cranial bones, meaning that its primary function is either for protection or to provide a broad surface for muscle attachment. The scalp, which consists of five layers, covers the bone.

Question 27

Oral

Answer 27

the mouth. It includes the lips, the lining inside the cheeks and lips, the front two thirds of the tongue, the upper and lower gums, the floor of the mouth under the tongue, the bony roof of the mouth, and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.

Question 28

Orbital

Answer 28

bony structures of the skull that house the globe, extraocular muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lacrimal apparatus, and adipose tissue. Each orbit protects the globe, while the supportive tissues allow the globe to move in three dimensions (horizontal, vertical, and torsional).

Question 29

Palmar

Answer 29

the palm or the anterior surface of the hand. It is also known as the flexor or the ventral surface of hand, when kept in the normal anatomical position, (i.e. the arm externally rotated, elbow extended, forearm supinated and wrist and fingers extended with the thumb facing laterally).

Question 30

Patellar

Answer 30

your kneecap. It’s the bone at the front of your knee joint. It’s the biggest bone in your body embedded in a tendon (a sesamoid bone). Your patella helps your quadriceps muscle move your leg, protects your knee joint, and supports lots of important muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Question 31

Pectoral

Answer 31

the group of skeletal muscles that connect the upper extremities to the anterior and lateral thoracic walls.

Question 32

Pedal

Answer 32

of or relating to the foot.

Question 33

Pelvic

Answer 33

the area of the body below the abdomen that is located between the hip bones and contains the bladder and rectum. In females, it also contains the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In males, it also contains the prostate and seminal vesicles.

Question 34

Perineal

Answer 34

the tiny patch of sensitive skin between your genitals (vaginal opening or scrotum) and anus, and it’s also the bottom region of your pelvic cavity. The perineum may refer to just the part of your body you can see (the skin in between your genitals and your anus).

Question 35

Plantar

Answer 35

of or relating to the sole of the foot.

Question 36

Popliteal

Answer 36

of or relating to the back part of the leg behind the knee joint.

Question 37

Sacral/Sacrum

Answer 37

an irregular bone that makes up the back or posterior third of the pelvic girdle. A ridge across the front or anterior portion of the S1 vertebra is called the sacral promontory. There are small holes called foramen along both sides of the sacrum that are left over when individual vertebrae fuse together.

Question 38

Sternal

Answer 38

of or relating to the sternum. The sternum is the flat bone that forms the center front of the chest wall. The sternum is attached to the collarbone and the first seven ribs. Also called breastbone.

Question 39

Sural

Answer 39

of or relating to the calf of the leg.

Question 40

Tarsal

Answer 40

a set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot in the ankle area. Metatarsals – connect the phalanges to the tarsals.

Question 41

Umbilical

Answer 41

the passage between the developing fetus and the placenta. (1. : of, relating to, or used at the navel. umbilical infection. 2. : of or relating to the central abdominal region that is situated between the right and left lumbar regions and between the epigastric region above and the hypogastric region below.)

Question 42

Vertebral

Answer 42

The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The vertebral column encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called backbone, spinal column, and spine.