Semester One Anatomy Review

Front

What is the synapse where a motor neuron axon and a skeletal muscle fiber meet?

Back

Neuromuscular Junction

Front

What is the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

What type of tissue is characterized by a loose arrangement of fibers and cells?

Back

Connective - Loose

Front

True or False: The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints.

Back

True

Front

What bone is known as the collarbone?

Back

Clavicle

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support, protection, and movement of the body.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement?

Back

Ball and Socket Joint

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities?

Back

Epithelial Tissue

Front

What is the function of neurons?

Back

To transmit electrical signals throughout the body.