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Anatomy Introduction

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Physiology is the study of the structure of body parts

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The structure of a body part is closely related to its function.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The invention of this device changed the study of anatomy.

a)

telescope

b)

triple beam balance

c)

microscope

d)

scalpel

5.

There are levels of complexity in all living things. The smallest unit of structure and function in the human body is the _____________.

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

system

6.

The __________________ line divides the body into right and left halves.

a)

proximal

b)

medial

c)

superior

d)

coronal

7.

The knee is _____________ when compared to the ankle.

a)

distal

b)

proximal

c)

inferior

d)

lateral

8.

A paper cut would be considered a __________________ wound.

a)

ventral

b)

deep

c)

superficial

d)

proximal

9.

The thoracic cavity holds the....

(Multiple answers possible.)

a)

lungs

b)

heart

c)

stomach

d)

brain

10.

To observe internal body parts, the body may be cut or sectioned along various body planes.

a)

True

b)

False

11.
Superior vs. Inferior
a)
Superior : means the part is above another or closer to head (cranial ). Vs.
Inferior: means the part is below another or towards the feet (caudal).
b)
Superior : means the part is below another or towards the feet (caudal). 
Vs.
 Inferior: means the part is above another or closer to head (cranial ). 
12.
In the anatomical position, the palms are facing-
a)
forward
b)
backward
13.
The head is ______ to the chest.
a)
superior
b)
dorsal
c)
inferior
d)
ventral
14.
This body cavity is created by the bones of the skull to protect the brain.
a)
cranial
b)
spinal
c)
vertebral
15.

A group of the same type of cells working together to achieve a function

a)

Tissue

b)

Organ

c)

Organ System

d)

Organism

16.

A functioning part of an organism that carries out a specific task for its survival.

a)

Cell

b)

Organ System

c)

Organ

d)

Skeletal System

17.

A collective group of similar organs working together to achieve a greater function

a)

Cells

b)

Organ System

c)

Specialized Cell

d)

Blood Cells