Anatomy for Mortuary Science Glossary
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Accessory - (auxillary) - CORRECT ANSWER - this term is applied to a lesser structure
that resembles a similar organ in structure and function, such as the accessory pancreatic duct.
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWER - a protein found in blood plasma.
Alimentary canal - CORRECT ANSWER - the digestive system tube from the mouth to
the anus, including the mouth or buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and
large intestines
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - the branch of science dealing with the study of the
structure of the body.
Anastomoses - CORRECT ANSWER - connection between vessels; union of two vessels
going to the same body part.
Anterior (ventral) - CORRECT ANSWER - before or in front of; refers to the front side of
the body or structure.
Appendicular skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - the 126 bones that make up the pectoral
girdle, upper extremities, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities.
Articulation - CORRECT ANSWER - the connection between two or more bones; a joint.
Axial skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - the 80 bones composing the skull, vertebrae,
thorax and hyoid bone; the central structure to which the appendicular skeleton is attached.
, Bilateral symmetry - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to the symmetry of paired organs, or
to an organism whose right and left halves are similar images of each other; i.e., in which a
median section divides the organism into equivalent right and left halves.
Biliary - CORRECT ANSWER - pertaining to bile.
Biliary tract - CORRECT ANSWER - the organs (liver and gall bladder) and ducts that
participate in the secretion, storage, and delivery of bile to the duodenum.
Bladder - CORRECT ANSWER - a membranous sac or receptacle for a secretion or
excretion.
Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the cheek or mouth
Cardiology - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of the heart
Carotid canal - CORRECT ANSWER - the canal or passageway in the temporal bone
through which the internal carotid artery passes..
Central - CORRECT ANSWER - situated at or pertaining to a center or central point.
Colon - CORRECT ANSWER - the part of the large intestine beginning with the
ascending colon and ending with the sigmoid colon
Conchae - CORRECT ANSWER - ridges in the walls of the nasal cavity.
Condyle - CORRECT ANSWER - a curved protuberance at the end of a bone forming part
of an articulation.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Accessory - (auxillary) - CORRECT ANSWER - this term is applied to a lesser structure
that resembles a similar organ in structure and function, such as the accessory pancreatic duct.
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWER - a protein found in blood plasma.
Alimentary canal - CORRECT ANSWER - the digestive system tube from the mouth to
the anus, including the mouth or buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and
large intestines
Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - the branch of science dealing with the study of the
structure of the body.
Anastomoses - CORRECT ANSWER - connection between vessels; union of two vessels
going to the same body part.
Anterior (ventral) - CORRECT ANSWER - before or in front of; refers to the front side of
the body or structure.
Appendicular skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - the 126 bones that make up the pectoral
girdle, upper extremities, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities.
Articulation - CORRECT ANSWER - the connection between two or more bones; a joint.
Axial skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - the 80 bones composing the skull, vertebrae,
thorax and hyoid bone; the central structure to which the appendicular skeleton is attached.
, Bilateral symmetry - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to the symmetry of paired organs, or
to an organism whose right and left halves are similar images of each other; i.e., in which a
median section divides the organism into equivalent right and left halves.
Biliary - CORRECT ANSWER - pertaining to bile.
Biliary tract - CORRECT ANSWER - the organs (liver and gall bladder) and ducts that
participate in the secretion, storage, and delivery of bile to the duodenum.
Bladder - CORRECT ANSWER - a membranous sac or receptacle for a secretion or
excretion.
Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the cheek or mouth
Cardiology - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of the heart
Carotid canal - CORRECT ANSWER - the canal or passageway in the temporal bone
through which the internal carotid artery passes..
Central - CORRECT ANSWER - situated at or pertaining to a center or central point.
Colon - CORRECT ANSWER - the part of the large intestine beginning with the
ascending colon and ending with the sigmoid colon
Conchae - CORRECT ANSWER - ridges in the walls of the nasal cavity.
Condyle - CORRECT ANSWER - a curved protuberance at the end of a bone forming part
of an articulation.
