Chapter 1 - anatomical terminology

Question 1

What are the 11 organ systems in the body?

Answer 1

Skeletal, Integument, muscular, endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary and the male/female reproductive system.

Question 2

Describe the anatomic position

Answer 2

standing up right, feet parallel to the floor, head level and looking forward, arms at side of body, palms facing forward and thumbs pointing away from the body.

Question 3

Describe the difference between the directional terms posterior and anterior

Answer 3

posterior is towards the back surface and anterior is towards the front surface.

Question 4

List the anatomic term that describes each of the following body regions: forearm, wrist, chest, armpit, thigh and foot.

Answer 4

forearm = antebrachial
wrist = corpal
chest = thoracic
armpit = axillary
thigh = femoral
foot = pes

Question 5

What organs can be found in posterior and anterior body cavities?

Answer 5

Posterior cavities: cranial and vertebral

anterior/ventral: thoracic and abdominopelvic.