Core anatomy and physiology facts tested on the HESI A2 science section: body systems, organ functions, and basic terminology.
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- How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
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206- What is the longest bone in the human body?
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The femur (thigh bone)- What is the smallest bone in the human body?
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The stapes- What structure connects muscle to bone?
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Tendon- What structure connects bone to bone?
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Ligament- What are the two main characteristics of skeletal muscle?
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Voluntary and striated- Where is smooth muscle mainly found?
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In the walls of internal organs (such as the stomach and intestines)- Where is cardiac muscle found?
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Only in the heart- How many chambers does the human heart have?
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Four- Which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
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The right ventricle- Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
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The left atrium- Where is the tricuspid valve located?
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Between the right atrium and right ventricle- Where is the mitral (bicuspid) valve located?
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Between the left atrium and left ventricle- What is the largest artery in the body?
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The aorta- What direction does blood flow in arteries?
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Away from the heart
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