Anatomy Final Exam Review

Front

The adjustment of the thickness of the lens to make close vision possible is called:

Back

Accommodation

Front

ID muscle:

Back

Deltoid

Front

The automatic response that helps us maintain an upright posture by causing us to straighten our leg when our knee begins to bend is called the:

Back

Patellar reflex (knee jerk reflex)

Front

ID structure:

Back

Pituitary gland

Front

______ means toward the side with respect to the imaginary midline.

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Back

To abduct the arm at the shoulder.

Front

What is the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?

Back

It regulates various hormonal functions and controls other endocrine glands.

Front

Define accommodation in the context of vision.

Back

The process by which the eye adjusts the lens shape to focus on near or far objects.

Front

What is the significance of the patellar reflex?

Back

It is a simple reflex arc that helps maintain posture and balance.

Front

What does lateral mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It refers to a position further from the midline of the body.