Chapter 1 Flashcards
The Basics of Anatomy
What is the definition of epidemiology?
The study of the effect of disease on the population
What statements are correct concerning anatomical regions?
- The plantar region is part of the appendicular region
- The abdominal region is superior to the pelvic region
- The cranial region is superior to the cervical region
In which cavity is the Lung located?
Pleural cavity
In which cavity is the Heart located?
Pericardial cavity
In which cavity is the Liver located?
Abdominal cavity
In which cavity is the Uterus located?
Pelvic cavity
In which cavity is the Brain located?
Cranial cavity
The thoracic cavity houses all of the following structures except which one?
Peritoneum
If a plane is exactly down the midline of the body, this is called _________.
midsagittal
Which membrane surrounds the lungs in the thoracic cavity?
Pleura
What is considered standard anatomical position?
The body is upright, the legs are close together, the feet are flat on the floor, the arms are close to the sides, and the face and palms of the hands are facing forward
What are the two major anatomical regions of the body?
Axial and appendicular
A patient lying on their ventral or anterior surface, face down would be in what position?
Prone
How does a sagittal plane separate the body?
Right from left
What anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the nose in relation to the eyes?
Medial
Where is the diaphragm in relation to the lungs?
Inferior
Physiology is defined as the study of _________.
how the body functions
In which of the following regions of the abdomen is the navel located?
Umbilical
Which anatomical term of direction is used to describe the location of the ankle in relation to the knee?
Distal
How many anatomical cavities does the thoracic cavity contain?
3
What is positive feedback?
The process the body uses to increase the movement away from homeostasis
Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Liver
