Q2: Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

Which term refers to “arm”?

Answer 1

brachial

Question 2

Which term refers to the “study of”?

Answer 2

-logy

Question 3

The term “superficial” refers to a structure that is ___.

Answer 3

toward or at the body surface

Question 4

A plane along the length of the body that divides it into right and left halves is ___.

Answer 4

sagittal

Question 5

Tarsal refers to the ___.

Answer 5

ankle

Question 6

Anatomy is best defined as the ___.

Answer 6

study that describes the locations, appearances, and relationships of body parts

Question 7

Physiology is best defined as the ___.

Answer 7

study that explains how the body performs different actions

Question 8

The diaphragm separates the ___ cavity from the ___ cavity.

Answer 8

thoracic,

abdominal

Question 9

There are how many human body systems?

Answer 9

11

Question 10

This system is responsible for producing chemicals called hormones.

Answer 10

endocrine system

Question 11

A doctor suspects a patient has appendicitis. Which abdominal quadrant might he evaluate first?

Answer 11

RLQ

Question 12

With respect to a reference point, distal refers to ___.

Answer 12

away from the trunk of the body

Question 13

The dorsal body cavity contains the ___.

Answer 13

brain and spinal column