Chapter 20 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 20 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1) Which of the following terms identifies the anatomical region found between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm?

 

1. a) Epicardium
2. b) Abdominal cavity
3. c) Pericardium
4. d) Mediastinum
5. e) Thoracic cavity

 

Answer: d

 

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the heart.

Study Objective 2: SO 20.1.1 Describe the location of the heart.

Section Reference 1: Sec 20.1 Anatomy of the Heart

 

 

2) The membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the

 

1. a) pericardium.
2. b) pleura.
3. c) myocardium.
4. d) mediastinum.
5. e) endocardium.

 

Answer: a

 

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the heart.

Study Objective 2: SO 20.1.2 Describe the structure of the pericardium and the heart wall.

Section Reference 1: Sec 20.1 Anatomy of the Heart

 

 

3) The apex of the heart is normally pointed

 

1. a) at the midline.
2. b) to the left of the midline.
3. c) to the right of the midline.
4. d) is different for males and females
5. e) posteriorly.

 

Answer: b

 

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the heart.

Study Objective 2: SO 20.1.1 Describe the location of the heart.

Section Reference 1: Sec 20.1 Anatomy of the Heart

 

 

4) The outermost layer of the pericardium, which consists of inelastic dense irregular connective tissue, is called the

 

1. a) parietal layer of pericardium.
2. b) serous pericardium.
3. c) fibrous pericardium.
4. d) epicardium.
5. e) endocardium.

 

Answer: c

 

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the heart.

Study Objective 2: SO 20.1.2 Describe the structure of the pericardium and the heart wall.

Section Reference 1: Sec 20.1 Anatomy of the Heart

 

 

5) Which of the following is used to reduce friction between the layers of membranes surrounding the heart?

 

1. a) Synovial fluid
2. b) Endocardium
3. c) Pleural fluid
4. d) Pericardial fluid
5. e) Capillary endothelium

 

Answer: d

 

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the heart.

Study Objective 2: SO 20.1.2 Describe the structure of the pericardium and the heart wall.

Section Reference 1: Sec 20.1 Anatomy of the Heart