BIO 137 Language of Anatomy Review
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. Which of these is NOT a part of the dorsal cavity?
a. vertebral cavity
c. thoracic cavity
b. cranial cavity
d. spinal cavity
2. A vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior, is called
a. transverse.
b. sagittal.
c. frontal.
d. median.
3. The spleen is located in which abdominopelvic quadrant?
a. left upper
c. right lower
b. right upper
d. left lower
4. A parasagittal plane is
a. two cuts dividing the body into left and
c. a transverse cut just above the knees.
right halves.
b. any cut dividing the body into anterior and d. any sagittal plane except the median.
posterior halves.
5. Which body cavity contains the pleural and pericardial cavities?
a. thoracic cavity
c. dorsal cavity
b. pelvic cavity
d. abdominal cavity
6. A structure composed of two or more tissues would be
a. an organ system.
c. an organ.
b. a complex tissue.
d. a complex cell.
7. The lungs are located in the following cavities:
a. pericardial, ventral, and thoracic.
c. thoracic, dorsal, and abdominal.
b. thoracic, ventral, and pleural.
d. pleural, ventral, and abdominal.
8. A horizontal section through the body is called
a. frontal.
b. sagittal.
c. regional.
d. transverse.
9. Which of the following would be found within the dorsal body cavity?
a. lungs and heart
c. stomach and liver
b. brain and spinal cord
d. reproductive organs
10. The anatomical position is characterized by all the following except
a. palms turned posteriorly.
c. body erect.
b. arms at sides.
d. thunbs pointed laterally.
11. A vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right, is called
a. transverse.
b. regional.
c. sagittal.
d. frontal.
12. The term digital refers to the
a. knee.
b. fingers.
c. wrist.
d. thumb.
13. The single most abundant chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is
a. water.
b. oxygen.
c. protein.
d. fat.
14. Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains
a. the lowest possible energy usage.
c. a dynamic state within an unlimited range.
b. a relatively stable internal environment
d. a constant state of dehydration.
within limits.
15. The posterior surface of the patella (knee) would be called
a. antecubital.
b. sural.
c. popliteal.
d. calcaneal.
16. Which statement is NOT true concerning characteristics of life?
a. Reproduction occurs on both the cellular c. Each organ system is isolated from all
level and the organismal level.
other body systems.
b. Growth can be an increase in size due to d. Cells must take in materials for energy.
an increase in the number of cells.
____ 17. Survival needs of the body include
a. nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction. c. water, atmospheric pressure, growth and
movement.
b. nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, and d. reproduction, nutrients, atmospheric
oxygen
pressure, and light.
____ 18. Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex:
1. molecules
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2. atoms
3. tissues
4. cells
5. organ
a. 1-2-3-4-5
c. 1-2-4-3-5
b. 2-1-4-3-5
d. 2-1-3-4-5
The structural unit of life is
a. a cell.
b. an organ.
c. a molecule.
d. a tissue.
Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony protection?
a. thoracic cavity
c. abdominal cavity
b. pelvic cavity
d. vertebral cavity
Which statement is incorrect?
a. The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
c. The heart is inferior to the stomach.
b. The naval is medial to the hip bones.
d. Thje ears are lateral to the nose.
Which statement is incorrect?
a. The head is superior to the abdomen.
c. The breastbone is anterior to the spine.
b. The eyes are medial to the nose.
d. The arm are lateral to the chest.
The regional term used to describe the wrist is
a. palmar.
b. digital.
c. carpal.
d. brachial.
A phlebotomist prepares to draw blood from the antecubital region of a patient. The patient should present
which body part?
a. anterior surface of the elbow
c. lateral surface of the upper thigh
b. lateral surface of the shoulder
d. gluteal region
An inguinal hernia would be in which of the following areas of the body?
a. buttocks
b. lower back
c. epigastric
d. groin
Matching
Match the body systems in the list with the correct description below:
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Site of gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body.
Directly causes mechanical motion and movement
Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.
Forms a boundary and protects underlying organs from damage
Provides support and levers for muscles to work on
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
Includes glands that secrete hormones
Removes and filters excess fluid from tissues
Breaks down ingested food into its building blocks
Site of fetal development
Produces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances
Rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes
Match the organ system with examples of organs found in the system listed below:
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Arteries, veins, heart
Trachea, bronchi, lungs
Kidneys, bladder, ureters
Esophagus, large intestine, rectum
Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary gland
Ovaries, uterus/testes, penis
Biceps, triceps, quadriceps
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Humerus, femur, ribs
Lymph nodes, vessels, spleen
Match the directional term with the correct relationship described below:
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The heart is_____to the stomach.
The upper arm is_____to the forearm.
The heel is_____to the great toe.
The naval is_____to the spine.
The bridge of the nose is_____to the left eye.
The fingers are_____to the wrist.
The knee is_____ to the hip bones.
The eyes are superior and_____to the mouth.
The skin is_____to the skeletal muscles.
The veins of the arm are_____to the skin of the arm.
Match the regional term with the correct location on the body:
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Thoracic
Brachial
Gluteal
Cephalic
Chest
Head
Genital region
Arm
Buttock
Knee (anterior aspect)
Sole of foot
Thigh
Eye
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Femoral
Orbital
Plantar
Match the structures listed below with the correct body cavity:
a. Spinal
b. Cranial
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c. Thoracic
d. Abdominopelvic
Stomach
Ovaries
Heart
Lungs
Brain
Spinal cord
Intestines
Bladder
Esophagus
*Review the body planes and body cavity diagram –be able to match the structures to
their correct anatomical names
BIO 137 Language of Anatomy Review
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