Question 1

Which of the following best describes the SQ3R method recommended for reading an Anatomy & Physiology textbook?

Accepted Answer

A method that involves scanning, questioning, reading, reciting, and reviewing to improve comprehension.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a function of serous membranes in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating active transport of nutrients across the membrane.

Question 3

A patient presents with pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. Which organ is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 4

Which of the following correctly lists the two main divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity

Question 5

Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 6

If a directional term describes a structure as 'lateral' to another, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is farther from the midline of the body.

Question 7

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Vertebra

Question 8

A medical student is asked to identify the anatomical position. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Question 9

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Production of blood cells in the bone marrow

Question 11

If a bone marking is classified as a 'depression,' which of the following is an example?

Accepted Answer

Fossa

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the function of serous fluid?

Accepted Answer

It reduces friction between organs within body cavities.

Question 13

Which of the following is found in the dorsal body cavity?

Accepted Answer

Brain

Question 14

A patient has a fracture in the bone that encases the spinal cord. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Vertebra

Question 15

Which of the following is a correct example of a combining form in anatomical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Oste/o-

Question 16

Which of the following correctly describes the pericardial cavity?

Accepted Answer

It surrounds the heart and contains serous fluid.

Question 17

If a CT scan is performed, which of the following best describes the resulting image?

Accepted Answer

A series of cross-sectional images of the body created using X-rays.

Question 18

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 19

A student is asked to label the nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity. Which region is located directly below the umbilical region?

Accepted Answer

Hypogastric (pubic) region

Question 20

Which equation best represents the calculation of bone density ($D$) given mass ($m$) and volume ($V$)?

Accepted Answer

$D = \frac{m}{V}$

Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide: Organization of the Human Body and Skeletal System

Study Guide - Practice Questions