Chapter 1, Problem 4RQ

Match each of the following terms with the correct meaning. ________ Ventral Lying on the back, face upwards Farther from the point of attachment The front of the body or body part Toward the tail end of the spine

Discuss the following anatomical terms used for the different parts of the body to describe their relations with one another. Anterior and Posterior Superior and Inferior Medial and Lateral Superficial and Deep Proximal and Distal

Using the terms of position and direction, illustrate the various planes of the body. Your illustration should include the following terms: Cranial, Caudal, Ventral, Dorsal, Sagittal plane, Median section, Transverse section, Lateral and Frontal (coronal section).

Which of the following statements about the two major divisions of the body is true? the axial body division includes head, neck, and trunk the appendicular body division part includes the upper and lower limbs cephalic refers to the whole head a and b a, b and c

Which of the following is a serous membrane that covers the surface of an organ? Parietal layer Visceral layer Membranous layer Cortical layer Fibrous layer

The idea that the study of the human body can be most thoroughly understood through the principles of: complementarity of structure and function, hierarchy of structural organization, and homeostasis is the unifying theme of anatomy and physiology. In your own words, explain how these ideas tie together the anatomy and physiology disciplines. NOTE: there is not really a wrong answer here as long as you are thoughtful, nor do you need to write for pages and pages. Address each of the three areas with a brief definition in your own words, and then give a few sentences on how they are tied together.

The human body is divided into dorsal and ventral body cavities and corresponding subdivisions. Briefly describe the location (dorsal/ventral) and components each body cavity’s subdivisions as applicable: Cranial: Vertebral: Thoracic: Mediastinum- Pleural- Pericardial- Abdominopelvic :Abdominal- Pelvic-

In anatomical position the body is lying down.   Select one: a. False b. True

Which plane divides the human body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front) or posterior and anterior planes? sagittal coronal transverse horizontal superior