A&P Midterm 2021-2022

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What is the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Front

What is the rectus femoris?

Back

The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles located in the front of the thigh, responsible for knee extension and hip flexion.

Front

What type of tissue lines body organs and covers body surfaces?

Back

Epithelial tissue.

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter and helps focus it.

Front

What is conductive hearing loss?

Back

Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves cannot efficiently travel through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones of the middle ear.

Front

What is the role of epithelial tissue in the body?

Back

Epithelial tissue serves as a protective barrier, facilitates absorption, secretion, and sensation.

Front

What are the main types of body planes?

Back

The main types of body planes are the sagittal plane, frontal (coronal) plane, and transverse plane.

Front

What is the difference between the iris and the pupil?

Back

The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil, which is the opening that allows light to enter the eye.

Front

What is otosclerosis?

Back

Otosclerosis is a condition characterized by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.

Front

What is the function of the auditory nerve?

Back

The auditory nerve transmits sound information from the inner ear to the brain.