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Human Anatomy, 6/e
Kent Van De Graaff, Weber State University

Body Orientation and Anatomical Nomenclature

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Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.



1

The pancreas is located in the hypogastric region. (38)
A)True
B)False
2

Remnants of the pharyngeal pouches persist in the adult human as the auditory canal. (24)
A)True
B)False
3

A muscular diaphragm, a four-chambered heart, and a right aortic arch characterize mammals. (25)
A)True
B)False
4

Humans are characterized by a well-developed brain, an opposable thumb, and stereoscopic vision. (25)
A)True
B)False
5

An organelle is a small organ composed of a few specific cells. (28)
A)True
B)False
6

An organ is an aggregation of similar cells. (28)
A)True
B)False
7

The systematic approach to the study of anatomy is primarily concerned with the systematic study of separate regions of the body. (29)
A)True
B)False
8

The head is divisible into cranial and facial regions. (35)
A)True
B)False
9

The thorax refers only to the anterior and lateral chest regions. (35)
A)True
B)False
10

A surgeon about to remove an inflamed appendix knows that it is located in the right hypochondriac region. (38)
A)True
B)False
11

In learning the regions and structures of the upper extremity, it is important to remember that OMOS means "shoulder," BRACHIUM means "arm," ANTEBRACHIUM means "forearm," and MANUS means "hand." (38)
A)True
B)False
12

The external sex organs and the anal opening are located in the perineum of both males and females. (37)
A)True
B)False
13

The brain and spinal cord are contained within the posterior body cavity. (41)
A)True
B)False
14

Both a parietal pleural membrane and a parietal peritoneal membrane line the diaphragm. (43)
A)True
B)False
15

The visceral peritoneum lines the abdominal visceral organs and the abdominal wall. (43)
A)True
B)False
16

Pleurae, mesenteries, and peritoneal membranes are types of mucous membranes. (43)
A)True
B)False
17

The popliteal region is defined as the back of the knee. (40)
A)True
B)False
18

The region of the hip is known as the omos. (38)
A)True
B)False
19

The term MANUS refers to the foot. (38)
A)True
B)False
20

Every cell has a unique structure related to its function. (28)
A)True
B)False
21

The pelvic region forms the lower portion of the abdomen. (37)
A)True
B)False
22

A midsagittal plane divides the body into equal front and back halves. (33)
A)True
B)False
23

The hip is superior to the knee. (36)
A)True
B)False
24

The wrist is inferior to the hand. (36)
A)True
B)False
25

The sternum is anterior to the heart. (36)
A)True
B)False
26

The spine is posterior to the heart. (36)
A)True
B)False
27

The axilla is medial to the nipple. (36)
A)True
B)False
28

The eye is lateral to the nose. (36)
A)True
B)False
29

The fingers are proximal to the elbow. (36)
A)True
B)False
30

In anatomical position the feet are parallel. (33)
A)True
B)False
31

The posterior body cavity has a bony encasement. (34)
A)True
B)False
32

Mucous membranes are the same as serous membranes. (42)
A)True
B)False