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Medical Terminology: Anatomy 1 Flashcards

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  1. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

    Answer: Cerebellum

    The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain and is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and fine motor control.

  2. The patella is the anatomical term for which structure?

    Answer: Kneecap

    The patella is the small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint, commonly called the kneecap.

  3. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

    Answer: Left ventricle

    The left ventricle is the strongest chamber of the heart and pumps oxygen-rich blood through the aorta to the entire body's systemic circulation.

  4. The esophagus connects which two structures?

    Answer: Mouth and stomach

    The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth (via the pharynx) down to the stomach through peristaltic contractions.

  5. What is the name of the smallest bones in the human body, located in the ear?

    Answer: Ossicles

    The ossicles are three tiny bones in the middle ear — the malleus, incus, and stapes — that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

  6. The liver is located in which region of the abdomen?

    Answer: Upper right quadrant

    The liver is the largest internal organ and is situated in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach.

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