Anatomy Basics Flashcards
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Answer: Coronal plane
The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.
The term 'distal' refers to a structure that is:
Answer: Farther from the point of attachment
Distal means farther from the origin or point of attachment, as opposed to proximal which means closer.
Which type of epithelium lines the interior of blood vessels?
Answer: Simple squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium, called endothelium in blood vessels, lines the interior to facilitate smooth blood flow.
The axial skeleton includes which of the following structures?
Answer: Skull and vertebral column
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage — the central axis of the body.
Which connective tissue structure connects muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense regular connective tissue structures that attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force of contraction.
The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the:
Answer: Thoracic cavity
The thoracic cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and contains the heart (in the mediastinum) and the lungs.
Which of the following correctly describes the term 'medial'?
Answer: Toward the midline of the body
Medial means toward the midline of the body, while lateral means away from the midline.