An Introduction to the Human Body

What is the scientific study of the body’s structures called?

Which level of structural organization is considered the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?

What is the standard body 'map' called, which describes the body standing upright, with feet at shoulder width and parallel, and palms facing forward?

Which directional term describes a position farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body?

A vertical plane that divides the body into unequal right and left sides is called a:

Which major body cavity houses the brain?

The diaphragm separates which two cavities?

Which of the following correctly lists the levels of organization from simplest to most complex?

In the term 'hypertension,' what does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Which directional term means 'toward the back of the body'?

What is the correct regional term for the 'upper arm'?

A plane that divides the body or an organ into anterior and posterior portions is called a:

Which directional term describes structures found on opposite sides of the body?

The heart is located within a specific cavity inside the thoracic cavity. What is this smaller cavity called?

A scar located on the palm side of the wrist is described as being in which region?

Which of the following describes the study of physiology?

An organ is defined as:

Which directional term would be used to describe the location of the skin relative to the bones?

A body that is lying face-down is described as being in the what position?

The simplest level of organization in the human body, which includes protons, neutrons, and electrons, is the:

Which regional term is used for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle?

The abdominopelvic cavity can be subdivided into a superior part and an inferior part. Which part primarily houses the organs of reproduction?

When using the simpler quadrants approach to divide the abdominal cavity, the lines intersect at what landmark?

What is the relationship between the eyes and the mouth in anatomical terms?

Images referred to as 'cross sections' are produced by which type of plane?

The thumb is described as being what to the other digits (fingers)?

The dorsal and ventral cavities are subdivided into smaller cavities. The dorsal cavity is composed of the:

The term 'caudal' is used to specifically refer to a structure near or toward the:

The brain and spinal cord are protected by bones and what other substance that cushions them within their cavity?

Which statement best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

What is the primary purpose of using precise anatomical terminology?

How does a midsagittal plane differ from a parasagittal plane?

Using directional terms, the relationship of the thigh to the foot is:

The ventral cavity has two main subdivisions. What are they?

What is the regional term for the area of the chin?

The right hand and the right foot are described as being:

The term 'cranial' can often be used interchangeably with which other directional term?

Which level of organization consists of groups of organs that work together to perform major functions for the body?

What is the regional term for the chest?

Which statement accurately describes the palms of the hands in the anatomical position?

The 'Motivation' section of the chapter states that nearly what percentage of African American women are obese?

According to the 'Motivation' section, Black children have a death rate from asthma that is how many times higher than that of white children?

What is the regional term for the armpit?

The pelvic cavity is _______ to the abdominal cavity.

Which organ system level mentioned in the chapter includes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems?

What is the regional term for the thumb?

The term 'popliteal' refers to which region of the body?

The sternum is ______ to the spinal column.

The two largest body compartments are the:

Which regional term refers to the navel?