Chapter 2: General Anatomy & Physiology
Cells, Tissues & Body Systems of the Hand, Arm, Foot & Leg | 37 Questions | Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition. Write the letter in the blank.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The basic unit of all living things is the .
The hand contains carpals (wrist bones), 5 metacarpals, and 14 phalanges.
The two bones of the lower arm are the and the ulna.
Blood is supplied to the fingers through the arteries, which branch from the ulnar and radial arteries.
The large bone of the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone, is called the .
The foot contains tarsal bones, 5 metatarsals, and 14 phalanges.
Muscle tissue that is attached to bones and controlled voluntarily is called muscle.
Nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles are called nerves.
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.
How many bones are in the human hand and wrist combined?
The radius and ulna are bones found in the:
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart?
The primary function of the circulatory system is to:
The part of the cell that controls cell reproduction and metabolism is the:
The bones of the fingers are called:
During a hand massage, a nail technician is primarily working on which body system?
Sensory nerves are also known as:
True / False
Write T for True or F for False in the blank.
The human body is organized from simplest to most complex: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism.
The ulna is the smaller bone on the thumb side of the forearm.
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood back to the heart.
The thumb has three phalanges, just like the other fingers.
The nervous system is responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body.
Smooth (involuntary) muscles are found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach and blood vessels.
The foot and ankle contain 26 bones total.
Red blood cells carry oxygen, while white blood cells fight infection.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
Explain the organizational hierarchy of the human body from the simplest to the most complex level, and give one example relevant to nail technology at each level.
Describe the role of the circulatory system in nail health and explain why understanding blood supply is important for a nail technician.
Identify the major bones of the hand and wrist, and explain why a nail technician needs to understand hand anatomy when performing services.