HHS Anatomical Planes and Body Cavities Quiz

Which plane is also known as the horizontal plane?

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Median (midsagittal) plane

• Sagittal plane

What is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another called?

• Physiology

• Anatomy

• Cytology

• Histology

Which type of gross anatomy would study the thorax?

• Regional

• Systemic

• Surface

• Microscopic

What is the study of tissues called?

• Cytology

• Histology

• Pathology

• Anatomy

Which of the following best describes the focus of histology?

• Study of cells

• Study of tissues

• Study of organs

• Study of systems

What does developmental anatomy trace?

• A) Structural changes throughout life

• B) Functional changes throughout life

• C) Chemical changes throughout life

• D) Behavioral changes throughout life

What is the main component of the cellular level of structural organization?

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Tissues

• Organs

What can cause the body’s organs to malfunction or not perform up to standard?

• A) Only external injuries

• B) Only genetic factors

• C) The aging of the person’s organs and the organ’s control systems

• D) Only dietary habits

In the anatomical position, the body is:

• Lying down

• Sitting

• Erect

• Leaning

What do the terms "medial" and "lateral" refer to in directional terms?

• Toward and away from the head, respectively

• Toward the front and back of the body

• Toward the midline and away from the midline

• Between a more medial and lateral structure