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Anatomy Lecture

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Which word describes location of lungs in reference to liver? -anterior -inferior -distal -medial -superior superior
Which is located most inferiorly? -abdominal cavity -pleural cavity -mediastinum -cranial cavity -pelvic cavity pelvic cavity
The spleen, tonsils, and thymus are all organs in which system? -nervous -lymphatic -cardiovascular -digestive -endocrine lymphatic
A transverse plane is: The same as a horizontal plane + perpendicular to the sagittal line
Which of the following statements about the respiratory system is not true? -supplies oxygen -eliminates carbon dioxide -regulates acid base in body -filters blood -includes lungs it filters blood
The body in anatomical position: has palms turned anteriorly
What are the 4 basic tissue types in the body? epithelia, connective, muscular, nervous
The serous membrane lining the the abdominal cavity? Peritoneum
The abdominal region directly superior to umbilical region? Epigastric
This plane divides the body into unequal right and left sides Parasagittal
This body structure is composed of two or more different tissues Organs
Because the liver and colon are both located on the right side of the abdomen they could be described as ____-lateral? ipsi
Spleen is _____ to diaphragm and ______ to stomach inferior, lateral
T/F: Joints of body are part of the muscular system F part of skeletal system
T/F: Tissue higher level structure than organ F organ higher
T/F: Parietal layer of a serous membrane adheres to organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities T
T/F: The Diaphragm divides the abdominal and pelvic cavities F thoracic and abdominopelvic
T/F: The mediastinum is part of the thoracic cavity T
A group of cells that has the same embryological order and operates together to perform a specialized cell is called? -organ -tissue -system -organelle -organism Tissue
Which of the following is an avascular tissue? -bone -fibrocartilage -stratified squamous epithelium -first and second -all three fibrocartilage and stratified squamous epithelium
Two layers of basement membrane are the? basal lamina and reticular lamina
Mesenchyme is? the embryonic connective tissue from which almost all other connective tissues arise
The connective tissue best designed to resist pulling forces in various directions is: -fibrocartilage -bone -dense regular connective tissue -dense irregular connective tissue -areolar connective tissue dense irregular connective tissue
Supporting cells in nervous tissue are called? neuroglia
This statement would best describe connective tissue usually contains a large amount of extracellular fluid
Which type of muscular tissue contains an alternating pattern of myofilaments and is under conscious control? skeletal tissue
The muscular tissue that forms most of the wall of the heart is? Cardiac
A gland that secretes its product into a duct is referred to as? exocrine
Membrane connexins form tunnels called connexins in the type of cell junction called? gap junction
The three types of fibers that strengthen and support the extracellular matrix of connective tissues are _____, _________, and _________ fibers collagen elastic and reticular
Hollow organs belonging to systems that do not open to the outside of the body are lined with a __________ membrane serous
The connective tissue layer of a mucous membrane is called the _________. lamina propria
T/F: Blood and lymph are a type of connective tissue T
T/F: Tight junctions are common between epithelial cells lining the stomach or urinary bladder where they prevent fluid from passing between the lining of the cells. T
T/F: A biopsy is the removal of a sample of dead cells for microscopic examination F live cells not dead cells
T/F: Desmosomes connect lateral surfaces of adjacent cells to one another, and hemidesmosomes connect the basal surface of a cell to a basement membrane. T
Which of the following statements about skin is not true? -helps regulate body temp -protects vs bacterial invasion and dehydration -absorbs water and salts -synthesis of vitamin d -detects temp and pain It absorbs water and salts
What is the layer of skin from which new epidermal cells are derived? Stratum Basale
The substance that prevents excessive evaporation of water from the skin, keeps the skin soft and pliable, and inhibits growth of bacteria? Sebum
The subcutaneous layer consist of mostly of: -melanin -simple squamous epithelial tissue -keratin -areolar and adipose tissue -smooth muscle Areolar and adipose tissue
Tyrosinase is an enzyme necessary for the production of? Melanin
Lanugo is? nonpigmented hairs covering the body of the fetus
What word does the letter C stand for in ABCD? Colors: in a large variety
________ glands, which secrete earwax, are located in the lining of the external auditory meatus. Ceruminous
The two principal parts of the skin are the superficial_________ and the deeper ________. Epidermis, Dermis
Sweat glands are also known as _____________ glands. Sudoriferous
98 % of all skin cancers are either __________ or _____________. Basal cell carcinomas, Squamous cell carcinomas
According to the American Burn associations classification of burn injury, a major burn includes 3rd degree burns over_______ % of the body surface area or 2nd degree burns over _______% percent of the body area surface area. 10, 25
T/F: Hair Follicles and sebaceous glands are found only in areas covered by thick skin. F absent in areas covered by thick skin
T/F: The scientific name for the cuticle of the nail is the lunula. F eponychium
T/F: The dermis receives its blood supply from two arterial networks or plexuses: the cutaneous plexus and the epidermal plexus. F Cutaneous plexus and papillary plexus
T/F: Eccrine sweat glands are more common than apocrine sweat glands. T
T/F: The dermis consists of two regions; the papillary region is superficial and the the reticular region is deep. T
T/F:Racial differences in the skin are due to melanocytes in epidermis F due to amount of melanin produced by melanocytes
T/F: Skin color is considered to be a risk factor associated with skin cancer. T
T/F: Increased incidence of heat stroke in the elderly probably result from increased sweat glad production. F decreased sweat production
Which of the following is not considered to be a function of bone tissue in the skeletal system? -attachment site of muscles, tendons, and ligaments -storage of calcium and phosphorous -formation of blood cells -support and protection of soft o/t synthesis of vitamin D
Yellow bone marrow consists mainly of? Hemopoietic tissue
Haversian canals contain? blood vessels
The thin column of bones that form an irregular lattice in spongy bone are called? Trabeculae
Periosteal arteries enter a bone through? Volkmann's Canals
Increased osteoblast cell activity would have what effect on bone? Increased bone mass
what bone cells are bone building cells? Osteons
The periosteum is made of __________ tissue. Dense irregular fibrous connective tissue
Most of the bones from the body form cartilage by the process of _________ ossification. Endochondral
The process by which mineral salts crystallize around collagen fibers in the bone is called. Calcification
Osteocytes are located in spaces called _______. Lacunae
The medullary cavity in the long bone of an adult contains _______. Yellow bone marrow
The cells responsible for the resorption (breakdown) of bone tissue are ______. osteoclasts
The process by which bone grows its thickness is called ________ growth. appositional
_______ disease is characterized by an abnormal acceleration of the remodeling process resulting in deformed, hard, brittle, and easily fractured bones, especially bones of the limbs. Pagets
_____ refers to bone cancer that primarily affects osteoblasts and occurs most often in teenagers during their growth spurt. Osteogenic sarcoma
T/F The flat bones of the skull develop by intramembranous ossification. T
T/F Canaliculi are microscopic canals running longitudinally through bone. F It's Central Canals not canaliculi
T/F Bones do not have a nerve supply. F bones do have a nerve supply
T/F A fracture hematoma is a mass of fibrocartilage that bridges the broken end of bones. F it's a blood clot not fibrocartilage
T/F The organic extracellular matrix of bone tissue is secreted by osteoblasts. T
T/F Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone deposition outpaces bone resorption. F resorption outpaces decomposition
T/F Osteoarthritis is an infection of the bone often caused by bacteria usually staphylococcus aureus. F Osteomyelitis
A foramen is? a hole for blood vessels and nerves
Normal skulls have two of each of the following except -parietal -nasal -temporal -sphenoid -maxillae Sphenoid bones
Tear pass into the nasal cavity through a tunnel formed in part by the? lacrimal bone
Which of the following bones is correctly matched with its process? -zygomatic bone-temporal process -maxilla-pterygoid -vomer-mandibular -temporal-occipital -sphenoid-coronoid zygomatic bone temporal process
All of the following articulate with the maxilla except the: -nasal bone -frontal -palatine -mandible -zygomatic mandible
Which of the following is not a component of the orbit? -temporal -ethmoid -zygomatic -maxilla -lacrimal temporal
The nasal septum is formed by parts of: ethmoid bone and vomer
Which of the following does not contain a paranasal sinus? zygomatic
The skeleton of the Thorax? all of the above
The meninges (coverings) of the brain attach to the crista galli which is part of the? ethmoid bone
Bones located in sutures are called sutural or _____ bones. wormian
The only non-articulating bone of the axial skeleton is the ______. hyoid
T/F The opening in the occipital bone through which the medulla oblongata connects with the spinal cord is the foramen magnum. T
T/F The sagittal suture joins the parietal bone. T
T/F The sacral promontory projects anteriorly from the apex of the sacrum. F from the base of the sacrum
T/F The tubercle of a rib articulates with demifacets on the bodies of the adjacent vertebrae. F head of the rib articulates
The olecranon is at the proximal end of the: ulna
The tibia articulates distally with the: talus
Which structures are on the posterior surface of the free upper limb? coronoid fossa and process
The bones of the pectoral girdle: none of the above
The anatomical name for the socket into which the humerus fits is the: glenoid cavity
All of the following are tarsal bones except the: triquetrum
Which of the following articulates with the sacrum? ilium
The greater trochanter is a large bony prominence located: on proximal part of femur
Which of the following statements regarding the male pelvis is not true. pelvic outlet narrower than in female
which of the following is not a carpal bone? -hamate -cuboid -pisiform -trapezium -scaphoid cuboid
what bone of the ante brachium is located directly proximal to the pisiform carpal bone? ulna
The most lateral projection of the scapula is the: acromium process
The sesamoid bone that forms in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle is the ________. ischium
The lesser trochanter is on the ___________ surface of the ________. posterior femur
The portion of the pelvis superior to the pelvic brim is the _______ pelvis. false
The _______ of the __________ fits into a depression called the acetabulum. head
The talus bone is located _______ to the navicular bone. proximal
On the distal humerus, the _______ is located to the medial to the _________. trochlea capitulum
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