1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

What type of plane is shown in the image to the right?

You are asked to draw a plane that intersects only one leg. What type of plane could you draw?

Imagine a plane through the leg. If the shape formed where the leg intersects the plane is roughly a circle, what type of plane could make that shape?

 Imagine you are a doctor. You suspect your patient has an enlarged thyroid, so you order the following MRI scan of the neck. The image that was taken represents what type of section?

The CT scan on the right represents what type of section?

What type of section does this MRI show and how do you know?

Fill in the blanks: The two divisions of the posterior body cavity are the_____and______ body cavities.

In which of the following cavities do serous membranes envelop the organs?

(Circle all that apply.)

a. Mediastinum

b. Pericardial cavity

c. Peritoneal cavity

d. Abdominal cavity

e. Pelvic cavity

f. Pleural cavity

Serous fluid functions in:

a. providing temperature stability.

b. lubricating serous membranes as organs move in the cavity.

c. protecting the organs from mechanical trauma.

d. decreasing the weight of the organs and keeping them buoyant.