Human Anatomy Exam 1

Question 1

Embryology

Answer 1

First 8 weeks of development after fertilization of the egg

Question 2

Developmental Biology

Answer 2

Complete developmental history of an individual from fertilization to death

Question 3

Cell Biology

Answer 3

Cellular structure and function

Question 4

Histology

Answer 4

Microscopic structure of tissues

Question 5

Sectional Anatomy

Answer 5

Internal structures and relationships of the body through the use of sections

Question 6

Gross Anatomy

Answer 6

Structures that can be examined without using a microscope

Question 7

Systemic Anatomy

Answer 7

Structure of specific systems of the body

Question 8

Regional Anatomy

Answer 8

Specific regions of the body (i.e. head or chest)

Question 9

Surface Anatomy

Answer 9

Surface markings of the body to understand he relationship of deep or internal anatomy through visualization and palpation

Question 10

Imaging Anatomy

Answer 10

Internal body structures that can be visualized with x-rays, CT scans, MRI, etc.

Question 11

Pathological Anatomy

Answer 11

Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease

Question 12

Superior

Answer 12

Above or higher; closer to the head

Question 13

Cranial

Answer 13

Relating to skull or head; toward head

Question 14

Inferior

Answer 14

Below or lower; toward feet

Question 15

Caudal

Answer 15

Relating to tail; near posterior

Question 16

Anterior

Answer 16

Near or at front of body

Question 17

Posterior

Answer 17

Near or at back of body

Question 18

Ventral

Answer 18

Relating to bellyside of body

Question 19

Dorsal

Answer 19

Relating to back side or body

Question 20

Medial

Answer 20

Near midline

Question 21

Lateral

Answer 21

Farther from midline

Question 22

Proximal

Answer 22

Nearer to attachment site

Question 23

Distal

Answer 23

Farther from attachment to trunk