Anatomy & Physiology Midterm (Jersey College); Questions & Answers

Anatomy & Physiology Midterm (Jersey
College); Questions & Answers
The word derived from two Greek words meaning "a cutting up" is
Answer-anatomy



The study of how the body functions is called Answer-physiology



The correct sequence of the level of organization is Answer-chemical,
cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism



The reference position for all body directional terms is the Answer-
anatomical position



The term most opposite proximal is Answer-distal



The term most opposite medial is Answer-lateral



A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portion is called a
Answer-frontal section

, Anatomy & Physiology Midterm (Jersey
College); Questions & Answers
A cut dividing the body into upper and lower portions is called a Answer-
transverse section



A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a Answer-
sagittal section



The mediastinum is part of the Answer-ventral cavity



The two major cavities of the body are the Answer-dorsal and ventral



The diaphragm divides the Answer-thoracic from the abdominal cavity



The upper right abdominopelvic regions include the Answer-right and left
hypochondriac and epigastric



The middle abdominopelvic regions include the Answer-right and left
lumbar and umbilical