Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals

What is the biological study of structure?

• Physiology

• Histology

• Anatomy

• Homeostasis

Anatomy can be divided into gross anatomy and what other subfield?

• Pathoanatomy

• Microanatomy

• Neuroanatomy

• Systemic anatomy

The study of anatomical structures which can be seen by unaided vision is known as:

• Gross anatomy

• Microanatomy

• Physiology

• Histology

Physiology is the biological study of what aspect of living organisms?

• Structure

• Function

• Development

• Disease

What process does physiology include the study of, which involves maintaining a stable internal environment?

• Filtration

• Homeostasis

• Distention

• Absorption

Which single plane passes through the center of the body's long axis and divides it into equal left and right halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Median plane

Any plane which is parallel to the medial plane is known as a:

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Coronal plane

The transverse plane divides the body into what two segments?

• Left and right

• Dorsal and ventral

• Medial and lateral

• Cranial and caudal

What is the name for the plane that lies at right angles to both the medial and transverse planes, dividing the body into back and belly segments?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal (coronal) plane

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

A hollow area inside the body is called a:

• Membrane

• Quadrant

• Cavity

• Organ