1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for the lateral flexion of the vertebral column?

Which division of the respiratory system is responsible for transporting air?

If you insert a probe into the aorta and follow its path backward through the heart, which chamber will the probe exit?

Which of the following lists the layers of fascia in the correct order from superficial to deep?

The lateral gray horns of the spinal cord are found in which segments of the spinal cord?

In the study of organ systems, where is a specimen typically placed for examination under a microscope?

The circulatory system works most closely with which other system?

Which two organ systems provide materials that the human body uses to produce ATP?

Which of the following best describes the technique of auscultation used by a nurse?

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

Which term refers to the rupture of a muscle?

The nurse is performing an assessment of the respiratory system. What is the nurse most likely assessing in this client?

Which of the following is the main lymphatic duct that drains lymph from the majority of the thoracic cavity?

How would an anatomist most accurately describe the bladder?

The fibrous skeleton of the heart is located between the ______ and the ______.