Major Themes of A&P Quiz
1.
The antecubital area is
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Which of these is a posterior landmark of the body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
dorsal and superior
anteroventral
dorsal and lateral
ventrolateral
An illness is the result of
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
sural
brachial
deltoid
antecubital
Your scapular region can best be described as being
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
homeostasis
feedback
equilibrium
metabolism
The top of the sleeve of a shirt covers what region?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
carpal region
popliteal region
inguinal region
thoracic region
The ability to maintain stable conditions within the body is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
in the armpit
where most internal organs are located
anterior to the elbow
distal to the wrist
metabolism
negative feedback
homeostatic imbalance
positive feedback
Homeostasis literally means
a.
b.
standing still
same standing
c.
d.
8.
A group of similar cells which share a common function is a(n)
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
dynamic standing
same changes
tissue
cell complex
organ system
organ
The peroneal region is
a.
b.
c.
d.
lateral between the knee and ankle
posterior to the knee
around the anus
anterior to the knee
10. One would find the appendix in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
right upper quadrant
right lower quadrant
left upper quadrant
left lower quadrant
Which of these is correct about the relationship between the knee and elbow?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the knee is superior to the elbow
the elbow is proximal to the knee
the knee is superficial to the elbow
they are distal to the hip and shoulder, respectively
12. In human anatomy, ventral is synonymous to
a.
b.
c.
d.
belly
posterior
dorsal
anterior
13. The superior part of the ventral body cavity contains the
a.
b.
c.
d.
heart and lungs
intestines
liver and stomach
diaphragm
14. Which of these is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the pelvic cavity is lateral to the thoracic cavity
a mid-transverse section would cut through the thoracic cavity
the umbilical region is superior to the thoracic region
the hypogastric region would be bisected by a midsagittal section
15. The components of any homeostatic control mechanism are
a.
b.
c.
d.
the brain, nerves and muscles
negative and positive feedback
the hypothalamus, heart and lungs
a receptor, a control center and an effector
16. Which of these is most correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
some systems are independent of the cardiovascular system
the actions of the nervous and endocrine systems generally oppose each other
organ systems are interdependent
the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems regulate blood flow
17. In men, inguinal hernias are fairly common. Where would you look for one?
a.
b.
c.
d.
in the dorsolumbar area
in the umbilical region
where the thigh meets the knee
where the thigh and trunk meet
18. Which of these is correct about directional terms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the
the
the
the
sternal area is medial to the umbilical area
sternal area is inferior to the umbilical area
sternal area is lateral to the umbilical area
sternal area is superior to the umbilical area
19. The spine can best be described as being ____ on the body.
a.
b.
c.
d.
posterolateral
anteromedial
posteromedial
superiodorsal
20. A midsagittal plane divides the body into
a.
b.
c.
d.
trunk and extremities
upper and lower halves
anterior and posterior halves
equal left and right halves