Body Structures and Functions notes

7. The hand is proximal to the elbow. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 8. The dorsal cavity contains the _____. a. heart and lungs b. major organs of digestion c. structures of the central nervous system ANSWER: c 9. Lateral means _____. a. near the beginning of a structure b. near the front of the body c. toward the midline d. toward the side ANSWER: d 10. The midsagittal plane divides the body into _____. a. anterior and posterior portions b. cephalic and caudal halves c. upper and...

Anatomy and physiology are covered in an overview chapter. It starts off a student's knowledge and learning of anatomy. It covers the basics of anatomy such as its definitions, anatomical positions, and the main basic parts of the body. It acts as a roadmap to the rest of the classwork for the rest of the year. In addition, it covers the basic metric systems and life functions.

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 Introduction to the Structural Units 1. The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory urinary systems. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 2. The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 3. The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 4. The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 5. The midsagittal plane divides the body...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 Introduction to the Structural Units 1. The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory urinary systems. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 2. The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 3. The lungs are located inferior to the diaphragm. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 4. The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 5. The midsagittal plane divides the body...

7. The hand is proximal to the elbow. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 8. The dorsal cavity contains the _____. a. heart and lungs b. major organs of digestion c. structures of the central nervous system ANSWER: c 9. Lateral means _____. a. near the beginning of a structure b. near the front of the body c. toward the midline d. toward the side ANSWER: d 10. The midsagittal plane divides the body into _____. a. anterior and posterior portions b. cephalic and caudal halves c. upper and...

Anatomy and physiology are covered in an overview chapter. It starts off a student's knowledge and learning of anatomy. It covers the basics of anatomy such as its definitions, anatomical positions, and the main basic parts of the body. It acts as a roadmap to the rest of the classwork for the rest of the year. In addition, it covers the basic metric systems and life functions.