Chapter 01

The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “anatomy” comes from

A. Latin and means “to be born.”

B. Hebrew and means “shape.”

C. Greek and means “to cut apart.”

D. German and means “body.”

E. Italian and means “form.”

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.01 Describe the science of anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Origins of biomedical science

2. Anatomy is the study of

A. stars.
B. function.
C. sharp tools.
D. structure and form.
E. word histories.

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.01 Describe the science of anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

3. Because the body has been the same for thousands of years, anatomy is considered a static classification system instead of a dynamic science.

FALSE

Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.01 Describe the science of anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

4. A scientist who describes the layers of the heart wall and their relationship to the surrounding pericardium would be a(n)
   A. anatomist.
   B. physiologist.
   C. pathologist.
   D. pulmonologist.

Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.01 Describe the science of anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

5. ______ anatomy examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them.
   A. Regional
   B.  Surface
   C.  Radiographic
   D.  Surgical
   E.  Systemic

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.02 List the subdivisions in both microscopic and gross anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

6. The discipline known as _____________ anatomy examines similarities and differences across species.
   comparative

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.02 List the subdivisions in both microscopic and gross anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

7. Which branch of microscopic anatomy is the study of tissues?
   A. Histology
   B.  Cytology
   C.  Embryology
   D.  Developmental anatomy
   E.  Surgical anatomy

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: D01.01 Define the term histology.
HAPS Topic: Module D01 Overview of histology and tissue types.
Learning Objective: 01.01.02 List the subdivisions in both microscopic and gross anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

8. Cytology is a subdivision of gross anatomy.
   FALSE

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
HAPS Topic: Module A05 Basic terminology.
Learning Objective: 01.01.02 List the subdivisions in both microscopic and gross anatomy.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology