Anatomy & Physiology Final Review Pt. 1

Front

Which type of human body tissue can contract, or shorten?

Back

Muscle tissue is the type of human body tissue that can contract or shorten.

Front

Anatomy is the study of?

Back

Anatomy is the study of the 'structure' between body parts.

Front

The lungs and heart would fill the?

Back

The lungs and heart would fill the thoracic cavity.

Front

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

Back

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts is called the transverse plane.

Front

When muscles contract, the length of the muscle?

Back

When muscles contract, the length of the muscle shortens.

Front

What type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities?

Back

Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities.

Front

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

Back

The primary function of connective tissue is to support, bind together, and protect tissues and organs.

Front

What is the role of nerve tissue in the body?

Back

Nerve tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What are the three main planes of the body?

Back

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