Organisation of the Body

    Organisation of the Body
    In which cavity(ies) does the digestive system lie?
    The oesophagus is within the thoracic cavity, while the remainder is in the abdominopelvic cavity.
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    What does the process known as anabolism refer to?
    Anabolism refers to the process of constructing/building molecules (think anabolic steroids). B refers to catabolism. C is metabolism.
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    Which of the following terms is NOT used to identify a region of the abdomen?
    Right sacral is not a region on the anterior surface of the abdomen.
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    Cervical vertebrae are _____
    Cervix refers to “neck”. The cervical vertebrae are in the neck; hence they are above (superior) to the rib cage.
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    To which of the following does the “tissue level” of structural organisation refer?
    The listed structures are the four major tissue types.
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    Which choice best describes the location of the majority of the musculoskeletal system?
    The musculoskeletal system is located in the arms and legs, and surrounding, but outside of the abdominopelvic, the thoracic and the dorsal cavities.
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    To which body region does “popliteal” refer?
    Here the popliteal artery and popliteus tendon may be located. Choice A refers to orbital; B refers to antecubital; D refers to inguinal.
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    The “anatomical position” could be described as which of the following?
    This is the best answer. Standing is required, as is having the arms hanging parallel to the sides, with palms facing forward.
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    Which organ would be found in the left hypochondriac region?
    Left hypochondriac region is deep to the cartilages of the lower ribs on our left-hand side. The stomach is closest to this region.
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    Imagine an image of a transverse section of the upper arm. What tissues may be identified there located from the most superficial to the deepest?
    Choice A is incorrect as hypodermis is more superficial than muscle. Choice C is wrong again because superficial fascia (which is a synonym for hypodermis) is more superficial than muscle. Choice D is wrong as marrow lies within bone, and also hypodermis and subcutaneous fat are almost synonyms.
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