Question 1

Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy is the study of body structures, and physiology is the study of how those structures function.

Question 2

A patient is experiencing pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of their abdomen. Which organ is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 3

Which directional term would best describe the position of the wrist relative to the elbow in anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Distal

Question 4

A physician orders a transverse (horizontal) MRI scan of the abdomen. Which plane is being used?

Accepted Answer

A plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Production of blood cells

Question 6

If a patient is lying face up on an examination table, which anatomical position term best describes this orientation?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 7

Which of the following organs is found in the thoracic cavity but NOT in the pleural cavity?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 8

A stab wound penetrates the skin and enters the abdominal cavity. Which two main body walls are crossed?

Accepted Answer

Parietal and visceral peritoneum

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

The body maintains a relatively constant internal temperature despite changes in the external environment.

Question 10

A patient has a tumor located in the left hypochondriac region. Which organ is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct order of structural organization in the human body, from simplest to most complex?

Accepted Answer

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Question 12

A patient is experiencing numbness in the carpal region. Which part of the body is affected?

Accepted Answer

Wrist

Question 13

Which directional term would best describe the nose relative to the ears?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the sagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A plane that divides the body into right and left portions

Question 15

A patient is diagnosed with a fracture in the femoral region. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 16

Which organ system is primarily responsible for defense against foreign invaders and returning extracellular fluid to the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system

Question 17

If a structure is described as being superficial, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is located closer to the surface of the body.

Question 18

A patient presents with a laceration on the anterior side of the forearm. Where is the injury located?

Accepted Answer

The front of the forearm

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Regulation and coordination of body activities through hormones

Question 20

A patient is experiencing pain in the epigastric region. Using anatomical terms, where is this region located?

Accepted Answer

Superior to the umbilical region

Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy – Foundations, Organization, and Terminology

Study Guide - Practice Questions