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WorksheetsIntro to Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
Anatomy is defined as:
The study of the structure of living organisms
The study of chemical reactions in the body
The study of weather patterns
The study of computer programming
Physiology is defined as:
The study of the functions and processes of living organisms.
The study of the structure of living organisms.
The study of diseases in living organisms.
The study of the classification of living organisms.
Homeostasis is defined as:
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.
The process of breaking down food for energy.
The ability of an organism to move from one place to another.
The process of cell division in living organisms.
Metabolism is defined as:
the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism
the process of breaking down food only
the movement of muscles in the body
the process of breathing in oxygen
The Mid sagittal/Median Plane is defined as:
A vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
A plane that divides the body diagonally.
The transverse plane is defined as:
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right parts.
A plane that divides the body into front and back portions.
A plane that runs diagonally across the body.
The Frontal/Coronal Plane is defined as:
A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
A plane that divides the body into left and right sections.
A plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.
A plane that runs diagonally across the body.
Label the following picture with the appropriate plane: (a)
Mid sagittal/Median Plane
Coronal Plane
Transverse Plane
Oblique Plane
Label the following picture with the appropriate plane: (b)
Frontal/Coronal Plane
Sagittal Plane
Transverse Plane
Oblique Plane
Label the following picture with the appropriate plane: (c)
Transverse Plane
Sagittal Plane
Coronal Plane
Oblique Plane
Label the Body Cavity at position 1 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Cranial cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Label the Body Cavity at position 2 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Vertebral (spinal) cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Label the Body Cavity at position 3 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Cranial cavity
Label the Body Cavity at position 4 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Abdominal cavity
Cranial cavity
Thoracic cavity
Pelvic cavity
Label the Body Cavity at position 5 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Pelvic cavity
Thoracic cavity
Cranial cavity
Abdominal cavity
Label the Body Cavity at position 6 on the diagram of the body cavities on the frontal and sagittal planes.
Abdominopelvic cavity
Thoracic cavity
Cranial cavity
Vertebral cavity
Label the 4 Body Quadrants in the following diagram. Write the correct names for quadrants 1, 2, 3, and 4.
1. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) 2. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) 3. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) 4. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
1. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) 2. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) 3. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) 4. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
1. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) 2. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) 3. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) 4. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
1. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) 2. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) 3. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) 4. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Complete the table: Provide the Body Membrane, its Description, and Location for row 1.
Body Membrane: Mucous membrane; Description: Lines body cavities open to the exterior; Location: Digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts.
Body Membrane: Serous membrane; Description: Covers the outside of the body; Location: Skin.
Body Membrane: Cutaneous membrane; Description: Lines closed ventral body cavities; Location: Thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Body Membrane: Synovial membrane; Description: Lines the heart and blood vessels; Location: Cardiovascular system.
Complete the table: Provide the Body Membrane, its Description, and Location for row 2.
Body Membrane: Serous membrane; Description: Lines body cavities closed to the exterior; Location: Thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
Body Membrane: Mucous membrane; Description: Covers the outside of the body; Location: Skin surface.
Body Membrane: Cutaneous membrane; Description: Lines the digestive tract; Location: Stomach and intestines.
Body Membrane: Synovial membrane; Description: Covers the brain and spinal cord; Location: Cranial cavity.
Complete the table: Provide the Body Membrane, its Description, and Location for row 3.
Body Membrane: Cutaneous membrane; Description: The skin, covers the body surface; Location: External body surface.
Body Membrane: Serous membrane; Description: Lines digestive tract; Location: Abdominal cavity.
Body Membrane: Mucous membrane; Description: Covers the heart; Location: Thoracic cavity.
Body Membrane: Synovial membrane; Description: Lines blood vessels; Location: Circulatory system.
Complete the table: Provide the Body Membrane, its Description, and Location for row 4.
Body Membrane: Synovial membrane; Description: Lines joint cavities; Location: Joints (synovial joints).
Body Membrane: Mucous membrane; Description: Covers the body surface; Location: Skin.
Body Membrane: Serous membrane; Description: Lines digestive tract; Location: Stomach and intestines.
Body Membrane: Cutaneous membrane; Description: Lines respiratory tract; Location: Nasal cavity.
Define the following Directional Term: Superior
Toward the head or upper part of a structure or the body; above.
Toward the feet or lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
Define the following Directional Term: Inferior
Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Toward the head or upper part of a structure or the body; above.
Toward the front of the body; in front of.
Toward the midline of the body.
Define the following Directional Term: Anterior/Ventral
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Define the following Directional Term: Posterior/Dorsal
Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
Toward the midline of the body.
Away from the head; lower part of a structure.
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
Define the following Directional Term: Medial
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Define the following Directional Term: Lateral
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.
Toward the midline of the body; on the inner side of.
Closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk.
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment.
Define the following Directional Term: Proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Farther from the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Toward the midline of the body.
Away from the midline of the body.
Define the following Directional Term: Distal
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Closer to the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Define the following Directional Term: Internal
Located within or inside the body.
Located on the surface of the body.
Away from the midline of the body.
Closer to the point of attachment.
Define the following Directional Term: Exterior
Located on or near the outside; external.
Located deep within the body; internal.
Situated toward the midline of the body.
Positioned away from the surface; internal.
Define the following Directional Term: Deep
Away from the body surface; more internal.
Toward the body surface; more external.
Toward the head or upper part of a structure.
Away from the midline of the body.
Define the following Directional Term: Superficial
Toward or at the body surface.
Away from the body surface.
Toward the midline of the body.
Away from the head.
Define the following Directional Term: Central
Located at or near the center of the body or an organ.
Located away from the center of the body or an organ.
Located on the surface of the body.
Located between two structures.
Define the following Directional Term: Peripheral
Away from the center of the body or organ.
Toward the head or upper part of a structure.
Closer to the midline of the body.
Toward the front of the body.
Define the following Directional Term: Parietal
Pertaining to the wall of a cavity.
Pertaining to the center of an organ.
Pertaining to the lower surface of a structure.
Pertaining to the outermost layer of skin.
Define the following Directional Term: Visceral
Pertaining to the internal organs.
Pertaining to the surface of the body.
Pertaining to the limbs.
Pertaining to the head region.
Define the following Directional Term: Flexion
Decreasing the angle between two parts; bending a limb.
Increasing the angle between two parts; straightening a limb.
Moving a limb away from the midline of the body.
Rotating a limb in a circular motion.
Define the following Directional Term: Extension
Increasing the angle between two parts; straightening a limb.
Decreasing the angle between two parts; bending a limb.
Moving a limb away from the midline of the body.
Rotating a limb around its axis.
Define the following Directional Term: Abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
Rotation of a limb around its axis.
Bending a limb at a joint.
Define the following Directional Term: Adduction
Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
Rotation of a limb in a circular motion.
Bending a limb at a joint.
Define the following anterior regional term: Frontal.
Forehead region
Chin region
Neck region
Cheek region
Define the following anterior regional term: Nasal.
Nose region
Ear region
Chin region
Forehead region
Define the following anterior regional term: Orbital.
Eye socket region.
Cheek region.
Forehead region.
Nose region.
Define the following anterior regional term: Buccal.
Cheek region
Forehead region
Chin region
Nose region
Define the following anterior regional term: Oral.
Mouth region
Eye region
Nose region
Ear region
Define the following anterior regional term: Mental.
Chin region
Forehead region
Neck region
Cheek region
Define the following anterior regional term: Cervical.
Neck region
Arm region
Chest region
Abdominal region
Define the following anterior regional term: Acromial.
Shoulder region
Wrist region
Knee region
Ankle region
Define the following anterior regional term: Sternal.
Breastbone region
Shoulder region
Neck region
Abdominal region
Define the following anterior regional term: Axillary.
Armpit region
Neck region
Knee region
Wrist region
Define the following anterior regional term: Thoracic.
Chest region
Abdominal region
Neck region
Pelvic region
Define the following anterior regional term: Mammary.
Breast region
Abdominal region
Pelvic region
Cervical region
Define the following anterior regional term: Brachial.
Arm region
Leg region
Neck region
Abdominal region
Define the following anterior regional term: Antecubital.
Front of elbow region
Back of knee region
Side of the chest
Lower back region
Define the following anterior regional term: Carpal.
Wrist region
Ankle region
Elbow region
Shoulder region
Define the following anterior regional term: Palmer.
Palm of hand region
Sole of foot region
Back of knee region
Forehead region
Define the following anterior regional term: Pollex.
Thumb region
Big toe region
Wrist region
Forearm region
Define the following anterior regional term: Digital.
Fingers or toes region.
Elbow region.
Knee region.
Shoulder region.
Define the following anterior regional term: Antibrachial.
Forearm region
Upper arm region
Thigh region
Calf region
Define the following anterior regional term: Pubic.
Genital region.
Abdominal region.
Thoracic region.
Cranial region.
Define the following anterior regional term: Crural.
Leg region.
Arm region.
Chest region.
Neck region.
Define the following anterior regional term: Tarsal.
Ankle region
Wrist region
Knee region
Elbow region
Define the following anterior regional term: Hallux.
Big toe region.
Heel region.
Knee cap region.
Thumb region.
Define the following anterior regional term: Femoral.
Thigh region.
Arm region.
Chest region.
Abdominal region.
Define the following posterior regional term: Cephalic.
Head region
Neck region
Back region
Lower limb region
Define the following posterior regional term: Occipital.
Back of head region
Lower back region
Shoulder blade region
Buttock region
Define the following posterior regional term: Olecranal.
Back of elbow region
Back of knee region
Heel region
Lower back region
Define the following posterior regional term: Popliteal.
Back of knee region.
Front of elbow region.
Lower back region.
Back of hand region.
Define the following posterior regional term: Sural.
Calf region
Shoulder region
Lower back region
Heel region
Define the following posterior regional term: Vertebral.
Spinal column region.
Shoulder blade region.
Lower back region.
Buttock region.
Define the following posterior regional term: Scapular.
Shoulder blade region
Lower back region
Back of the knee region
Heel region
Define the following posterior regional term: Dorsum.
Back region
Neck region
Shoulder region
Lower limb region
Define the following posterior regional term: Lumbar.
Lower back region
Upper arm region
Back of the knee
Shoulder blade area
Define the following posterior regional term: Sacral.
Area between hips region.
Lower back region.
Shoulder blade region.
Back of the knee region.
Define the following posterior regional term: Calcaneal.
Heel region.
Knee region.
Lower back region.
Shoulder region.
Define the following posterior regional term: Plantar.
Sole of foot region
Back of the hand
Lower back region
Back of the knee
Define the prefix: Hypo-.
Below, deficient, less than normal
Above, excessive, more than normal
Around, surrounding
Between, among
Define the prefix: Hyper-.
Above, excessive, more than normal
Below, less than normal
Equal, same as
Around, surrounding
Define the prefix: Sub-.
Under, below
Above, over
Beside, near
Across, through
Define the prefix: Ad-.
Toward, to
Against
Under
Without
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view. Which area is superior to the toes?
The knee
The heel
The toes
The sole
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view. Which area is inferior to the knee cap?
The area below the knee cap
The area above the knee cap
The area at the same level as the knee cap
The area lateral to the knee cap
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view: Use a dotted line to label the midline of the body on both sides. What is the correct way to label the midline?
Draw a dotted line down the center of the body from head to toe on both anterior and posterior views.
Draw a solid line across the shoulders only.
Draw a dotted line only on the anterior view, not the posterior.
Draw a dotted line diagonally across the body.
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view: On the left kneecap color the medial side blue. Which view is being described?
Anterior view
Posterior view
Lateral view
Superior view
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view: On the left kneecap color the lateral side orange. Which view is being described?
Anterior view
Posterior view
Lateral view
Medial view
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view and highlight the trunk area.
The first person is anterior view, the second is posterior view, and the trunk area is highlighted.
Both persons are anterior view and the trunk area is highlighted.
Both persons are posterior view and the trunk area is highlighted.
The first person is posterior view, the second is anterior view, and the trunk area is highlighted.
Label each person as anterior view or posterior view. Which body part should have a triangle around it to indicate it is proximal?
Shoulder
Fingertip
Toe
Ear
