Revision Quiz Flashcards
Person is standing in the anatomical position.What are four features of the anatomical position?
Standing upright,arms at the sides,Thumbs pointing outward,facing forward.
What is the purpose of the anatomical position?
Facilitates clear,provide communication in various fields,e.g
Anatomy,medicine and biomechanics and serves as a standard reference.
Describe the position of the heart in relation to the lungs
Medial
Describe the position of the knee in relation to the hips
Distal
Describe the position of the wrist in relation to the hand
Proximal
Describe the position of the mouth in relation to the nose
Inferior
Describe the position of the thorax in relation to the abdomen.
Superior
Describe the position of the sternum in relation to the heart
Anterior
Describe the position of the scalp in relation to the skull
Superficial
Describe the position of the ears in relation to the nose
Lateral
Describe the position of the spine in relation to the sternum
Posterior
Which of the following structures provide boundaries for the thoracic cavity?
Diaphragm,sternum,thoracic veterbrae,rib cage
Which of the following structures provide the boundaries for the abdominal cavity?
Abdominal muscles,diaphragm,pelvic bones
Which of the following structures are contained within the Right Upper Quadrant?
Liver,gall bladder,duodenum,ascending colon and transverse colon
Which of the following structures are contained within the right lower quadrant?
Ascending colon,appendix and caecum
Which of the following structures are contained within the Left Upper quadrant?
Stomach,pancreas,body tail & spleen.
Which of the following structures are contained within the lower left quadrant.
Spleen,rectum,descending colon and sigmoid colon
Which of the following transfers all quadrants?
Small bowel,ileum.
What is homeostasis?
A condition of equilibrium with the body’s internal environment.
What two systems are most important contributors to maintaining homeostasis?
Endocrine and Nervous system
What are two types of feedback mechanisms?
Positive and negative.
What is a stimulus?
Any disruption to a controlled condition.
What does the receptor do?
Monitors the environment and responds by sending information to the control centre
What is the role of the control centre ?
Regulated body functions to maintain stable internal conditions.
