Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Introduction to the Human Body Anatomy and Physiology Flash Cards

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Introduction to the Human Body

Anatomy and Physiology Flash Cards


Directions

• The first slide asks a question.

• The second slide answers the question.

• Use these slides like flash cards to test your core knowledge.


Question

• In your own words, define the word anatomy.


Answer

• Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body.

• A more detailed answer would include that both internal and external structures are studied, and that part of the study of anatomy is focused on the relationship between body parts.


Question

• Define the word physiology.


Answer

• The study of the way the body functions.


Question

• Which of these terms are subtypes of physiology?

A. Cell physiology

B. Systemic physiology

C. Pathophysiology

D. All of the above


Answer

A. Cell physiology

B. Systemic physiology

C. Pathophysiology

D. All of the above


Question

• List the levels of organization of the human body in the correct order.


Answer

1. Chemicals

2. Cells

3. Tissues

4. Organs

5. Systems

6. Organism


Question

• The ______ system of the body includes the skin and all of its structures.


Answers

• Integumentary


Question

• The ______ system includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue.


Answer

• The muscular system


Question

• A group of tissues that perform the same function is a(n):

A. System

B. Organism

C. Organ

D. Cell


Answer

A. System

B. Organism

C.OrganD. Cell


Question

Cells are defined as: a. A collection of tissues with the same function.

b. The smallest living part of the body.

c. A collection of systems with the same function.

d. The smallest living organ.


Answer

Cells are defined as a. A collection of tissues with the same function.

b. The smallest living part of the body.c. A collection of systems with the same function.

d. The smallest living organ


Question

• How is an organ defined?


Answer

• An organ is defined as a group of tissues that perform the same function.


Question

• A system that consists of structures that respond to internal and external stimuli and produce an appropriate response is ______.


Answer

• The nervous system


Question

• The system that includes the nose, trachea, and lungs and is responsible for gas (oxygen and carbon dioxide) exchange is ______.


Answer

• The respiratory system


Question

• The system that includes the stomach and is responsible for breaking down food so that the body can use it is ______.


Answer

• The digestive system


Question

When the body is standing erect with the palms facing forward, the body is in:

a. Anatomical position b. Sagittal position c. Coronal (frontal) position d. Transverse position


Answer

When the body is standing erect with the palms facing forward the body is in:

a. Anatomical position

b. Saginaw position

c. Coronal (frontal) position

d. Transverse position


Question

• The sagittal plane divides the body into:

a. Front and back portions

b. Left and right portions

c. Superior and inferior portions

d. All of the above


Answer

• The sagittal plane divides the body into:

a. Front and back portions

b. Left and right portions

c. Superior and inferior portions

d. All of the above


Question

• Define the positional term superior.


Answer

• Higher in place or position. Towards the head.


Question

• Define the positional term caudal.


Answer

• Towards the tail on the posterior body, when referring to the trunk.

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