1Radiographic anatomy is the study of what?
Anatomy through radiographic films
2What does the Greek word "Ana-tome" mean?
To cut up
3What is the anatomical position?
The standard reference position used to describe body structures
4How many main body cavities are there?
Two (Ventral and Dorsal)
5What divides the ventral cavity into two parts?
The diaphragm
6What are the two divisions of the dorsal cavity?
Cranial cavity and spinal cavity
7What are the six levels of body organization?
Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ system, Organism
8What is the main function of the skeletal system?
Provides support and allows movement
9Which body system transports blood and gases?
Circulatory system
10Which body system helps fight disease?
Lymphatic system
11What is the function of the respiratory system?
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide
12Which system regulates metabolism and hormone secretion?
Endocrine system
13What is the function of the urinary system?
Excretes excess fluids and helps maintain blood pressure
14Which body system produces sex cells and hormones?
Reproductive system
15What does "superior" mean in directional terms?
Towards the head
16What does "inferior" mean in directional terms?
Away from the head
17What does "anterior" mean?
Towards the front of the body
18What does "posterior" mean?
Towards the back of the body
19What does "medial" mean?
Towards the midline of the body
20What does "lateral" mean?
Away from the midline of the body
21What does "proximal" mean?
Closer to the point of origin
22What does "distal" mean?
Farther from the point of origin
23Which body plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Sagittal plane
24What does the midsagittal plane do?
Divides the body into equal right and left halves
25What does the coronal plane divide the body into?
Anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts
26What does the transverse plane divide the body into?
Superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts
27What is palpation?
Feeling structures with firm pressure
28What is auscultation?
Listening to sounds emitted from organs
29What is the mental point?
The midpoint of the chin
30What is the gonion?
The lower posterior angle of the mandible
31What is the EAM?
External auditory meatus (hole of the ear)
32What is the function of the diaphragm?
Separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
33What are the three parts of the sternum?
Manubrium, body, xiphoid process
34What are true ribs?
Ribs 1-7 that directly attach to the sternum
35What are floating ribs?
Ribs 11 and 12 with no anterior attachment
36What is the largest part of the abdominal cavity?
The abdominopelvic cavity
37Which abdominal region is located in the center?
Umbilical region
38What is the mnemonic to remember the abdominal regions?
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