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Anatomy Semester Ex Study Guide

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Muscle originates from

a)

ectoderm

b)

myoderm

c)

mesoderm

d)

endoderm

2.

the muscle action that decreases the angle of a joint is called

a)

rotator

b)

extensor

c)

abductor

d)

flexor

3.

Which of the following best explains the striations in a striated muscle?

a)

striations are a form of gross anatomy; their cause is under investigation

b)

patterns of cytoskeleton proteins make the striations

c)

striations are marks that appear in muscles that have contracted

d)

regularly arranged nuclei cause the striations

4.

a group of muscles that move a bone toward the midline

a)

extensor

b)

adductor

c)

supinator

d)

sphincter

5.

largest muscle in a muscle group

a)

minimus

b)

brevis

c)

maximus

d)

longus

6.

smallest muscle in a muscle group

a)

minimus

b)

brevis

c)

maximus

d)

longus

7.

biceps brachi

a)

Q

b)

R

c)

S

d)

T

8.

Orbicularis oculi

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

9.

rectus abdominus

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

10.

adductor longus

a)

T

b)

U

c)

F

d)

G

11.

Deltoid

a)

P

b)

Q

c)

R

d)

B

12.

Sartorius

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

13.

Pectoralis major

a)

C

b)

D

c)

Q

d)

R

14.

Trapezius

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

15.

triceps brachi

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

16.

Sartorius

a)

O

b)

P

c)

G

d)

H

17.

Gluteus maximus

a)

M

b)

N

c)

O

d)

G

18.

hamstring group

a)

C

b)

K

c)

G

d)

H

19.

sternocleido mastoid

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Achilles tendon

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

Q

21.

latissimus dorsi

a)

L

b)

M

c)

N

d)

O

22.

extensor digitorum

a)

F

b)

H

c)

J

d)

K

23.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
d)
Fourth Degree Burn
24.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
25.
The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the 
a)
Apocrine gland
b)
Eccrine gland
c)
Sudoriferous gland
d)
Sebaceous gland
26.
What is one function of the integumentary system?
a)
It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
b)
The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.
c)
It aids in desiccation.
d)
It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.
27.
The epidermis is composed of _____.
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
simple columnar epithelium
c)
adipose tissue
d)
connective tissue
28.

The right kidney is ____ to the spine

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

superior

d)

deep

29.

The tip of the nose is ____ to the eyes

a)

superior and posterior

b)

lateral and inferior

c)

medial and superior

d)

medial and inferior

30.

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology

a)

anatomy is the study of body function while physiology is the study of body structure

b)

anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology is the study of how structures look when they are diseased

c)

anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology is the study of body function

d)

Anatomy is the study of body function while physiology is the study of how structures form from birth

e)

Anatomy is the study of disease, while physiology is the study of embryonic development

31.

Which of the following is not a type of tissue?

a)

epithelial

b)

epidermal

c)

muscle

d)

nerve

32.

The ribs are part of the

a)

appendicular skeleton

b)

axial skeleton

c)

cartilage system

d)

none of these

33.

A ____ joint does not permit movement

a)

diarthrosis

b)

amphiarthrosis

c)

synarthrosis

34.

____ builds bone tissue:

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

fibroblasts

35.

a type of fracture in which one or more areas of bone are displaced or shattered is known as a _____ fracture.

a)

greenstick

b)

comminuted

c)

spiral

d)

transverse

36.

What portion of the skeleton do the shoulder and pelvic girdle belong to

a)

appendicular skeleton

b)

axial skeleton

c)

endoskeleton

d)

extremities

37.

The longest and strongest bone in the body is the

a)

patella

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

pelvis

38.

Which of the following is not a type of muscle?

a)

smooth

b)

skeletal

c)

facial

d)

cardiac

39.

muscle originates from

a)

endoderm

b)

mesoderm

c)

ectoderm

d)

myoderm

40.

A muscle action whereby the palms are turned upward is

a)

rotation

b)

pronation

c)

supination

d)

elevation

41.

A muscle action that decreases the angle of a joint is termed

a)

extensor

b)

flexor

c)

rotator

d)

abductor

42.

a ductless gland is a(n) ____ gland

a)

paracrine

b)

autocrine

c)

endocrine

d)

exocrine

43.

A sweat gland is an example of a(n) ___ gland

a)

paracrine

b)

autocrine

c)

endocrine

d)

exocrine

44.

A hormone travels long distances through the bloodstream and only affects cells that

a)

have secondary messengers

b)

have nucleus receptors

c)

produce androgens

d)

have receptors for the hormone

45.

A hormone working against another hormone is called a(n)

a)

agonist

b)

antagonist

c)

synergist

d)

none of these

46.

the major mechanism of control for hormone levels and interactinos is

a)

positive feedback

b)

negative feedback

c)

cyclical feedback

d)

parallel feedback

47.

_____ is produced by the pancreas and elevates the blood glucose level

a)

glucagon

b)

insulin

c)

cortisol

d)

somatostatin

48.

All of the following hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary except

a)

follicle stimulating hormone

b)

melatonin

c)

growth hormone

d)

prolactin

49.

What is the function of hormones?

a)

to convey information from the environment to cells

b)

to carry information between cells

c)

to serve as a chmical message within the body

d)

both carry information and serve as chemical message within the body

50.

What is the role of aldosterone in the body?

a)

to control blood sugar

b)

to regulate balance of water and electrolytes in the body

c)

to develop secondary sexual characteristics

d)

to maintain pregnancy

51.

Too much calcium in the bloodstream triggers the release of which hormone?

a)

parathyroid hormone

b)

calcitonin

c)

thyroid hormone

d)

adrenalin

52.
Pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow.
a)
Olecranal
b)
Antecubital
c)
Popiteal
d)
Axillary
53.
Pertaining to the anterior surface of the knee.
a)
Antecubital
b)
Patellar
c)
Popiteal
d)
Calcaneal
54.
Pertaining to the ankle.
a)
Tarsal
b)
Carpal
c)
Acromial
d)
Appendicular
55.
Pertaining to the sole of the foot.
a)
Calaneal
b)
Plantar
c)
Carpal
d)
Coxal
56.
Pertaining to the chest area.
a)
Thoracic
b)
Cervical
c)
Olecranal
d)
Umbilical
57.

Pertaining to the buttocks.

a)

abdominal

b)

gluteal

c)

manual

d)

ventral

58.
Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents  
a)
location in the body
b)
the composition of the joint
c)
the number of bones that joint affects
d)
degree of movement possible at the joint
59.
The shoulder joint is
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Ball and socket
d)
Pivot
60.
Slightly movable joint
a)
synarthrodial
b)
amphiarthrodial
c)
diarthrodial
61.
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
62.
Name the joint.
a)
Saddle
b)
Ball and Socket
c)
Ellipsoid
d)
Hinge
63.
The skull is an example of what type of joint?
a)
Cartilaginous
b)
Synovial
c)
Fibrous
64.
The bones in your back are made up of what?
a)
fingers
b)
phalanges
c)
vertebrate
d)
toes
65.
What is the disorder of the skeletal system that results in having very brittle, soft bones?
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Osteomyelitis
c)
Arthritis
d)
Bursitits
66.
The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?
a)
216
b)
371
c)
206
d)
199
67.
a)
metatarsals
b)
carpals
c)
tarsals
d)
metacarpals
68.
a)
Patella
b)
Pelvis
c)
Ulna
d)
Radius
69.
a)
Humerus
b)
Ulna
c)
Radius
d)
Clavicle
70.
a)
pelvis
b)
tibia
c)
sternum
d)
sacrum
71.
Name the bones.
a)
Tarsals
b)
Carpals
c)
Phalanges
d)
Mandible
72.
What bones is represented in the  picture?
a)
Clavicle
b)
Scapula
c)
Sternum
d)
Carpals
73.
This bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm
a)
ulna
b)
radius
c)
humerus
d)
patella
74.
This bone is on the pinky side of your forearm
a)
Ulna
b)
Radius
c)
Humerus
d)
Pelvis
75.
a)
Tibia
b)
Fibula
c)
Patella
d)
Femur
76.
Also known as the kneecap
a)
Patella
b)
Tibia
c)
Fibula
d)
Femur
77.
Hand these bones
a)
Metatarsals
b)
Carpals
c)
Metacarpals
d)
Phalanger
78.
a)
Hypothalamus
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Hippocampus
d)
Thalamus
79.
What is gland #3?
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Ovaries
d)
Testes
80.
Letter G
a)
Thalamus
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Midbrain
81.
Letter E is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Adrenal
d)
Parathyroids
82.
Letter H is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pancreas
c)
Pituitary
d)
Pineal
83.
Letter B is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Adrenal
d)
Parathyroids
84.
Letter I is pointing to
a)
Testes
b)
Oviducts
c)
Ovaries
d)
Adrenals
85.
Letter J is pointing to
a)
Ovaries
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Adrenal
d)
Testis
86.
Letter C is pointing to
a)
Thyroid
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Adrenal
d)
Parathyroids
87.

Parathyroid glands

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

88.
The mechanism of muscle contraction.
a)
sarcoplasmic reticulum
b)
fasciitis
c)
sliding filament mechanism
d)
muscle cramps
89.
The functional unit of the muscle cell is the: 
a)
Sarcomere
b)
Osteon
c)
Myofilament
d)
Muscle fiber
90.
Calcium:
a)
causes ATP binding to actin
b)
increases the action potential along the sarcolemma
c)
binds to proteins on myosin
d)
triggers the binding of myosin to actin
91.
What two chemicals are necessary for muscle contraction to occur?
a)
Niacin and Potassium
b)
Calcium and ATP
c)
Sodium and Potassium
d)
Ach and Potassium
92.
___ and ___ are regulatory proteins bound to actin. 
a)
Troponin and tropomyosin
b)
Myosin and actin
c)
Calcium and Oxygen
d)
Glycogen and hemoglobin
93.

What is the role of calcium in contraction?

a)

Calcium binds to the myosin heads to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

b)

Calcium binds to the tropomyosin to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

c)

Calcium binds to the troponin to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

d)

Calcium binds to the tropomyosin to allow actin to bind to the M line.

94.

What is the role of ATP in contraction?

a)

ATP binds to the myosin heads to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

b)

ATP binds to the tropomyosin to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

c)

ATP binds to the troponin to allow myosin heads to bind to the myosin binding sites.

d)

ATP binds to the tropomyosin to allow actin to bind to the M line.

95.

Sliding

a)

A neuron sends a message to the muscle fiber to contract.

b)

Calcium binds to troponin. Troponin signals tropomyosin to move out of the way freeing the myosin binding sites.

c)

ATP binds to the myosin heads. Myosin heads bind to myosin binding sites and move actin towards the M line.

d)

Calcium binds to tropomyosin. Tropomyosin signals troponin to move out of the way freeing the myosin binding sites.

e)

ATP binds to the myosin heads. Myosin heads bind to myosin binding sites and move myosin towards the M line.

96.

In order to move, myosin needs....

a)

1 ATP per stroke (one for up and one for down)

b)

2 ATP per stroke (two for up and two for down)

c)

1 Calcium (one for up and one for down)

d)

2 Calcium (two for up and two for down)

97.

In order to move tropomyosin, troponin needs....

a)

1 ATP per stroke

b)

2 ATP per stroke

c)

1 Calcium per troponin

d)

2 Calcium per troponin