Rad 130 Ch 2 Exam With Complete Solutions
Anatomy
the term applied to the science of the structure of the body
physiology
the study of the function of the body organs
osteology
The detailed study of the body of knowledge relating to the bones of the body
What are the 4 fundamental body...
Rad 130 Ch 2 Exam With
Complete Solutions
Anatomy
the term applied to the science of the structure of the body
physiology
the study of the function of the body organs
osteology
The detailed study of the body of knowledge relating to the bones of the body
What are the 4 fundamental body planes?
sagittal, coronal, horizontal, oblique
what plane divides the body into a left and right segment?
sagittal
what plane divides the body into EQUAL right and left segments?
midsagittal
what plane divides the body into anterior and posterior segments?
coronal
what plane divides the body into EQUAL anterior and posterior segments?
midcoronal
What is another name for the horizontal plane?
transverse, axial, or cross-sectional
How do oblique planes pass through the body?
at any angle between the previous 3 planes
What are the 2 special planes used for specific parts of the body?
Interiliac and occlusal
What are the 2 great body cavities?
Abdominal and pelvic
What are the 2 methods of dividing the abdomen?
, in quadrants and regions
What are the 4 quadrants?
Right upper and lower
Left upper and lower
What are the regions of the abdomen?
R hypochondriac, epigastric, L hypochondriac, R lumbar, umbilical, L lumbar, R
inguinal, hypogastric, L inguinal
Most anatomic structures cannot be seen, what do you have to rely on to locate
anatomy?
surface landmarks
Why is body habitus important?
it determines size, shape, and position of the organs of the thoracic and abdominal
cavities
What organs are affected by body habitus?
heart, lungs, diaphragm, stomach, colon, gallbladder
What are the body habitus types?
asthenic, sthenic, hyposthenic, hypersthenic
What is the function of bone?
attachment for muscles, mechanical basis for movement, protection of internal organs,
support frame for the body, storage for calcium, phosphorus, and other salts, and the
production of red and white blood cells
How many bones are in the body?
206
How is the skeleton divided?
axial and appendicular skeleton
How many bones does the axial skeleton have?
80 bones
How many bones does the appendicular skeleton have?
126 bones
What does the axial skeleton do?
supports and protects the head and trunk
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