This quiz will test your knowledge on the anatomy of the coronary arteries of the heart. The nurse must be familiar with where the coronary arteries are located and what parts of the heart they supply. There are two main coronary arteries: right and left coronary artery. Each coronary artery arises from the ascending aorta […]
Cell Membrane Transport (Passive and Active) and Hydrostatic and Oncotic Pressure
This review will discuss cell membrane transport via passive and active transport processes and the movement of fluid and solutes through the capillary wall (hydrostatic and oncotic pressure). The passive transport processes (require no energy) that move fluid and solutes through the cell membrane include simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis. In contrast, the transport […]
Cell Membrane Transport Quiz (Diffusion, Osmosis, Active Transport)
Cell membrane transport quiz to test your knowledge on how fluid and electrolytes transport in and out of the cell. Cell transport is a vital process within the cell that helps moves water and molecules to and from the cell. There are several transport processes you want to be familiar with, like active and passive […]
Regional Terms Anatomy Mnemonics
Learning regional terms in anatomy might seem intimidating at first, but have no fear! I’m going to show you some simple ways you can remember these anatomical terms, which are the proper body part names you’ll learn in the health science courses. Axial vs Appendicular Regions in Anatomy First, there are two major regions of […]
Regional Terms Anatomy Quiz
This regional terms anatomy quiz will test your ability to name some of the major regional terms that you’ll need to know for anatomy and physiology courses. Regional terms are specific body part names that help healthcare practitioners use a standard language when communicating, researching, or documenting. Before taking the regional terms anatomy quiz below, […]
Skin Glands Anatomy
The integumentary system consists of the skin and its appendages, including the hair, nails, and glands. There are two main types of glands found in the skin: sweat glands and sebaceous (oil) glands. Both of these glands originate in the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) and grow down into the dermis and even […]
Skin Glands Anatomy Quiz
The integumentary system consists of the skin and its appendages, including nails, hair, and glands. In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge on the glands of the skin, including eccrine glands, apocrine glands, sebaceous glands, mammary glands, ciliary glands, and ceruminous glands. Before taking this skin glands quiz below, you might want to […]
The Great Saphenous Vein
Have you ever wondered which vein is the longest vein in the human body? Probably not, but in case you want to know, it is called the great saphenous vein (or the long saphenous vein). What is the Function of Veins? Veins are responsible for returning de-oxygenated blood to the heart. The great saphenous vein […]
Nail Anatomy
The nail unit consists of the nail (fingernail or toenail), which is made of hardened plates of keratin, and its surrounding tissues that make up the distal, dorsal surface of the fingers and toes (digits). Nails are one of the appendages that, along with the skin, make up the integumentary system. The other appendages of […]
Nail Anatomy Quiz
Use the nail anatomy and physiology quiz below to test your knowledge on the basic structure of the nail unit. While our fingernails and toenails may seem like a simple structure, they actually have special tissues and folds. In addition, our nails serve several important functions, and they can also be used to assess for […]
Types of Teeth
In my last anatomy lesson, I discussed the anatomy of a tooth, including the three main sections (crown, neck, and root), as well as the four major tissues that make up the tooth (enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp). Now let’s talk about the different types of teeth and their function. Two Sets of Teeth (Dentitions) […]
Types of Teeth Anatomy Quiz
Do you know the different types of teeth and their function? How many primary teeth typically develop? How many permanent teeth develop? Nursing students and healthcare majors must take anatomy and physiology in college. It is also useful to have a basic understanding of teeth anatomy because some buccal medications may require placement above a […]
Tooth Anatomy: Structure and Tissues
Let’s take a look at the anatomy of a tooth, including its major structures and tissues. But first, here’s a quick question that many people get wrong. Teeth are considered bones: true or false? The answer is…false. Although teeth and bones do have a similar appearance, they also have important differences. Therefore, anatomists do not […]
Tooth Anatomy Quiz
Take this free tooth anatomy quiz to test your knowledge on the sections and major tissues of the teeth. When you study anatomy (or dentistry), you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the basic structure of a tooth. The tooth can be divided into three main sections, which consist of four major tissues. Before taking this […]
Brachialis
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to talk about an arm muscle that few people mention, the brachialis. Brachialis Shape and Location Like the biceps brachii, the brachialis muscle is a spindle-shaped muscle that is also located in the anterior (front) compartment of the arm. However, it lies just under the biceps brachii, and because […]
Brachialis Quiz
This brachialis anatomy quiz will test your knowledge of this muscle’s insertion, origin, action (function), and more. While there are over 650 muscles in the human body, the brachialis is one of the larger muscles that you’ll want to know for your anatomy exams. Before taking this free quiz on the brachialis muscle, you might […]
Biceps Brachii
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to “pump you up” by talking about one of the most popular muscles in all of the body: the biceps brachii. Biceps Brachii Shape and Location The biceps brachii has a spindle (fusiform) shape, and it is located in the anterior compartment of the arm, which makes it very […]
Biceps Brachii Anatomy Quiz
Take this free biceps brachii quiz below to test your knowledge on this muscle. The body has over 650 muscles, and the biceps brachii is perhaps the most popular of them all. If you are studying nursing or another health science, you’ll want to be familiar with the biceps brachii, as well as the other […]
Body Movement Terms – Anatomy Body Planes of Motions
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover all of the major body movement terms for anatomy (also called the planes of motion) that can occur at the synovial joints. You’ll come across these in your anatomy or kinesiology courses, and if you pursue a career in healthcare, you’ll use these terms during documentation or […]
Body Movement Terms Anatomy Quiz (Comprehensive)
Test your knowledge of anatomy body movement terms, also called the body planes of motion, which occur at the synovial joints. This quiz covers important terms such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, protraction, retraction, excursion, protrusion, retrusion, and more. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or when documenting. You’ll […]
Rotation
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate rotation, which is a body movement term that describes a bone moving around a central axis. Rotation Body Movement Term in Anatomy When I think of the rotation body movement, I like to picture a screw turning to either the right or left, as that is similar […]
Rotation Quiz
Rotation is a body movement term in anatomy. These terms for body movements are important to learn for both anatomy courses and clinical practice. The rotation anatomy quiz below will test you on the key concepts of this movement. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our rotation movement notes, or watch […]
Gliding
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate another body movement term called gliding. What is Gliding in Anatomy? What is gliding? Gliding occurs when the surfaces of bones slide past one another in a linear direction, but without significant rotary or angular movement. An example of this movement is moving your hand back and […]
Gliding Quiz
In this gliding movement anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of this body movement term. Healthcare professionals such as nurses use body movement terms to assess patients, document, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our gliding anatomy notes, or watch our quick gliding video […]
Circumduction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate circumduction, which is an angular movement that blends the motions of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction to create a circular or conical motion of the attached structure. The word circumduction starts with the same letters as the word “circle,” so that will tip you off that this […]
Circumduction Quiz
In this circumduction quiz for anatomy, you can test your knowledge of this body movement term. Nurses and other healthcare professionals refer to circumduction when documenting or performing healthcare assessments for things like joint mobility. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our circumduction notes or watch our circumduction video demonstration. (NOTE: […]
Abduction and Adduction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstration abduction and adduction, which are angular body movement terms that have a structure moving either toward or away from a midline reference point on the body. Unlike flexion and extension movements, which mostly take place within the sagittal plane, you’ll notice that abduction and adduction motions mostly […]
Abduction and Adduction Anatomy Quiz
In this abduction and adduction anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of these body movement terms that occur at the synovial joints. Healthcare professionals such as nurses use body movement terms to assess patients, document, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our abduction and […]
Three Types of Muscle Tissue Quiz
Quiz yourself on the three types of muscle tissue. In the human body, there are three types of muscle tissue: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle tissue. Each type of muscle tissue has different characteristics that you’ll need to know for your anatomy exams. Before taking the quiz below, you might want to review […]
Three Types of Muscle Tissue
There are 3 types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. In this video and article compilation, I’m going to discuss all three types of muscle tissue. Skeletal Muscle Tissue Skeletal muscles most commonly attach to bones, and they help you move your body. Unlike the other two types of […]
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