Anatomy Orientation and Terminology

Front

What is the abdominal cavity?

Back

The abdominal cavity is the space within the abdomen that contains organs such as the liver, stomach, and intestines.

Front

Which organ is NOT found in the abdominal cavity?

Back

Lung.

Front

What is the proper order of biological organization from smallest to largest?

Back

Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms.

Front

What is the epigastric region?

Back

The epigastric region is the upper central region of the abdomen, typically numbered as 2 in anatomical diagrams.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomy?

Back

Lateral refers to a position further away from the midline of the body.

Front

Which digit is considered lateral: thumb (digit 1) or pinky (digit 5)?

Back

Thumb (digit 1) is considered lateral.

Front

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superficial refers to a position closer to the surface of the body.

Front

Which is superficial: skin or bone?

Back

Skin is superficial.

Front

What is the definition of 'anatomical position'?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body stands upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What are the four main body cavities?

Back

The four main body cavities are the cranial cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity.