Human Anatomy & Physiology Quiz
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What is the anatomical position?
A. Sitting with legs crossed
B. Lying on the stomach
C. Standing erect with palms facing forward
D. Lying on the back
What is the term for the outer covering of a bone?
A. Epiphysis
B. Endosteum
C. Medullary
D. Periosteum
Which of the following is a characteristic of the appendicular skeleton?
A. Consists of 80 bones
B. Protects the brain
C. Includes the pelvic girdle
D. Includes the skull
What is the primary role of connective tissue?
A. Transmitting impulses
B. Facilitating movement
C. Connecting and supporting body parts
D. Protecting organs
Which of the following is a type of body movement?
A. Expansion
B. Flexion
C. Stabilization
D. Compression
Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?
A. Frontal plane
B. Oblique plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Sagittal plane
What is the term for the bottom aspect of the foot?
A. Dorsal
B. Superior
C. Palmar
D. Plantar
Which type of bone is the femur classified as?
A. Irregular bone
B. Flat bone
C. Long bone
D. Short bone
Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue?
A. Muscle
B. Connective
C. Epithelial
D. Fluid
Which of the following is a function of bones?
A. Regulate temperature
B. Protect internal organs
C. Store energy
D. Produce hormones
Which body cavity houses the lungs and heart?
A. Abdominal cavity
B. Thoracic cavity
C. Pelvic cavity
D. Dorsal cavity
What is the study of structures that make up the body called?
A. Physiology
B. Anatomy
C. Histology
D. Embryology
Which branch of anatomy studies body structure without a microscope?
A. Microscopic Anatomy
B. Embryology
C. Developmental Anatomy
D. Gross Anatomy
Which of the following is a characteristic of the male pelvis?
A. More oval than female pelvis
B. Wider than female pelvis
C. Shaped like a funnel
D. Lighter than female pelvis
What is the primary function of muscle tissue?
A. Movement
B. Support
C. Protection
D. Storage
