Introduction To The Human Body

Question 1

What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions?

Answer 1

Physiology

Question 2

Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect?”

Answer 2

Anatomy

Question 3

Which of the following is higher higher order of organisation?

Answer 3

Cell?

Question 4

The head is is located _______ to the chest.

Answer 4

Superior

Question 5

Which organ is located in both the ventral & thoracic cavities?

Answer 5

Lung

Question 6

Which cavity is divided into quadrants?

Answer 6

Thoracic

Question 7

Which area appears only on the anterior part of the body?

Answer 7

Lumber

Question 8

A patient has been in a car wreck & is admitted to the ED with a chief complaint of severe cervical pain accompanied by loss of sensation in all extremities. Which of the following indicates the site of pain?

Answer 8

Neck

Question 9

Which of the following describes the pain that is located immediately below the shoulder blade?

Answer 9

Subscapular

Question 10

A physician has diagnosed a patient has having an enlarged liver. According to the patient’s chart, his liver is measured as being 2 fingers below the costal margin of the rib cage. Where was the physician palpating (feeling) to get this measurement?

Answer 10

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