Section C - Part 2

Question 1

Gross Anatomy-

Answer 1

Study of large or gross structures, done through dissection and visible inspection

Question 2

Microscopic Anatomy-

Answer 2

2 parts
Cytology –study of structure, function and cell development fluid, pap smears
Histology-study of tissues and organs tissue work with a lot of chemicals

Question 3

Developmental Anatomy-

Answer 3

studies growth and development, e.g.- embryology

Question 4

Comparative Anatomy

Answer 4

Anatomy-Comparison of human body to that of the animals

Question 5

Systematic Anatomy

Answer 5

The study of structure and functions of various organs e.g. Dermatology (skin, hair and nails) -

Question 6

Metabolism:

Answer 6

Functional activity of a cell that result in growth ,digestion, absorption and secretions resulting in the release of energy-2 processes

Question 7

Anabolism:

Answer 7

building up of complex materials from simple material, e.g. food

Question 8

Catabolism:

Answer 8

The breaking down and changing of complex materials into simpler ones with the release of energy and CO2

Question 9

Organization of the Human Body

Answer 9

Atom
molecule
organelle
cell
tissue
organs
organ system
organism

Basic structural and functional unit of life is the cell

Question 10

Dorsal cavity

Answer 10

Cranial – brain

Question 11

Vertebral cavity

Answer 11

spinal cord

–Meninges

Question 12

Ventral cavity

Answer 12

(Anterior)
Thoracic or pleural – Medial portion (mediastinum
lungs, heart, esophagus, and trachea

Diaphragm

Question 13

Abdominopelvic

Answer 13

Abdominal cavity 
(Superior portion) 
– organs of digestion 
–stomach, liver, spleen, 
gallbladder, 
small and large intestines

Question 14

Pelvic cavity

Answer 14

Lower-Inferior portion
– contains the rectum, urinary bladder,
internal reproductive organs,and the rest of the large intestine

Question 15

Antecubital-

Answer 15

depressed area in the front of the elbow

Question 16

Antebrachial

Answer 16

between the wrist and the elbow

Question 17

Brachial

Answer 17

upper arm

Question 18

Buccal

Answer 18

inside the cheeks

Question 19

Planter-

Answer 19

sole of the feet

Question 20

Lumbar-

Answer 20

lower back

Question 21

Anatomical position

Answer 21

Body is standing upright, facing forward, with the arms at the sides and palms of hands facing forward

Question 22

Supine:

Answer 22

lying face upward (on back/spine)

Question 23

Prone:

Answer 23

lying face downwards(on stomach)

Question 24

Sagittal or median) plane

Answer 24

divides body into right and left portions

Question 25

Frontal or coronal) plane

Answer 25

divides body into anterior (frontal/front) and posterior ( rear/back

Question 26

Transverse or horizontal)

Answer 26

plane – divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions

Question 27

Anterior (ventral)-

Answer 27

toward the front or on the front of the body e.g. the knees

Question 28

Posterior (dorsal)-

Answer 28

toward the back or on the back of the body, e.g. the heart vs sternum

Question 29

Superior (cranial)-

Answer 29

close to the head or upper body, e.g. lung vs diaphragm

Question 30

Inferior (caudal)-

Answer 30

away from the head or close to the feet, e.g. neck vs head

Question 31

Superficial( external)-

Answer 31

near the surface or outside, e.g blood is drawn from superficial veins

Question 32

Deep (internal)-away from the body surface-structures on the inside

Answer 32

internal organ such as the spleen

Question 33

Central

Answer 33

situated around the centre of the body(torso & head) or organ, e.g. CNS location

Question 34

Peripheral

Answer 34

situated away from the centre of an organ or body, e.g. peripheral nervous system (outside)vs central nervous system. Arms and legs

Question 35

Medial

Answer 35

close to the middle of the body, e.g. nose vs ear

Question 36

Lateral

Answer 36

away from the midline or on the side, e.g. ears vs nose

Question 37

Proximal-

Answer 37

closer to the point of attachment or trunk (torso), e.g. knees vs toes

Question 38

Distal

Answer 38

away from the point of attachment or trunk, e.g fingers vs elbow
Proximal and distal are used to describe appendages

Question 39

Ipsilateral

Answer 39

body parts located on the same side e.g the right hand vs right foot

Question 40

Contralateral

Answer 40

body parts located on the opposite sides e.g the right hand vs left foot

Question 41

Axial portion

Answer 41

head, neck, and trunk

Question 42

Trunk

Answer 42

thorax, abdomen and pelvis