Write as a freshman in College
Assignment Instructions
Answer the following 10 questions using 3 to 4 complete sentences per response.
Focus your answers on anatomical structures and use proper terminology to describe
locations, relationships, and organization within each system. Be sure to cite your
scholarly sources within the text of each response.
Case Study: “The Car Accident”
Marcus, a 35-year-old delivery driver, was involved in a minor car accident after another
vehicle rear-ended him at a stoplight. He was wearing his seatbelt but felt immediate
pain in his chest and lower back. Upon evaluation in the emergency department, he
presented with mild bruising across his sternum from the seatbelt, stiffness in his lumbar
region, and minor swelling in his left ankle. Marcus also mentioned his vision blurred for
a few seconds after the collision, although it quickly resolved.
Questions
1. Integumentary System:
Marcus has bruising across his chest from the seatbelt. Describe the layers of
the skin and subcutaneous tissue that may have been affected and identify
which layer contains the blood vessels responsible for visible bruising.
2. Skeletal System:
The seatbelt compressed Marcus’s chest, causing pain near his sternum.
Identify the anatomical structure of the sternum and name the ribs and joints
that articulate with it.
3. Muscular System:
Marcus reports stiffness in his lower back. Identify the major muscles of the
lumbar region and describe their anatomical attachments to the vertebral
column and pelvis.
4. Nervous System:
The lower back discomfort may involve nerve compression. Identify the spinal
nerves emerging from the lumbar region and explain their general anatomical
pathway as they exit the vertebral column.
5. Special Senses (Cranial Nerves):
Marcus experienced brief blurred vision after the accident. Identify the cranial
nerve responsible for transmitting visual information and describe the
anatomical structures it connects between the eye and the brain.
6. Endocrine System:
After a stressful event such as a car accident, the endocrine system responds
anatomically through specific glands. Identify one endocrine gland involved in
this response and describe its anatomical position relative to nearby organs.
7. Cardiovascular System:
As part of the examination, Marcus’s heart and chest were evaluated.
Describe the anatomical location of the heart within the thoracic cavity and
identify two major vessels associated with the base of the heart.
8. Digestive System:
Suppose Marcus hadn’t eaten before the accident and later experienced
hunger. Identify the major anatomical divisions of the stomach and trace its
position relative to surrounding abdominal organs.
9. Urinary System:
Marcus was given IV fluids in the emergency department. Identify the
anatomical structures that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder and
describe their position within the abdominal cavity.
10. Reproductive System:
During the routine examination, Marcus’s physician checked for any trauma
to the lower abdomen. Identify the major internal reproductive organs of the
male anatomy and describe their anatomical relationship within the pelvic
cavity.
Rubric
Lecture Signature Assignment Rubric UPD
Criteria Ratings Pts
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criterion is
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Learning
Outcome
Question
1:
Integumen
tary
System
5 to >4.5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsDescribes all layers of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue affected by the bruising and correctly identifies the layer
containing blood vessels responsible for visible bruising.
4.5 to >4.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsDescribes most layers of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue affected and identifies some vascular structures.
4 to >3.5 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions some skin layers but omits
subcutaneous tissue or misidentifies vascular layers.
3.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsProvides limited description of
affected layers with unclear anatomical details or does not mention correct skin
layers or vascular structures involved.
5
pts
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criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
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2: Skeletal
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsCorrectly identifies all parts of the
sternum, articulating ribs, and associated joints affected by the chest
compression.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most sternum structures and some
articulating ribs or joints.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions sternum structure but omits
articulation details.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions ribs or joints but not their
connection to the sternum or does not describe any anatomical structure of the
sternum or associated articulations.
10
pts
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criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
3:
Muscular
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsAccurately identifies all major lumbar
muscles and explains their anatomical attachments to the vertebral column and
pelvis.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most lumbar muscles and
describes some attachments.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions muscles of the lumbar
region but omits attachment details.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions only one muscle or
provides minimal anatomical explanation or does not identify any lumbar
muscles or anatomical attachments.
10
pts
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criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
4: Nervous
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies all spinal nerves emerging from
the lumbar region and describes their general pathway as they exit the
vertebral column.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most lumbar spinal nerves and
briefly describes their anatomical pathway.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions spinal nerves but provides
vague or incorrect pathway details.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions nerve compression without
anatomical identification or pathway or does not mention lumbar spinal nerves
or anatomical pathways.
10
pts
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criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
5: Special
Senses
(Cranial
Nerves)
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies the correct cranial nerve
responsible for vision and accurately describes the anatomical structures
connecting the eye and brain.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies the correct cranial nerve but
provides limited description of connected structures.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions cranial nerves in general
without specifying the visual pathway.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsDescribes partial anatomy of the eye
without identifying the correct cranial nerve or does not identify the cranial
nerve or visual pathway anatomy.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
6:
Endocrine
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies one endocrine gland involved
in the stress response and accurately describes its anatomical position relative
to nearby organs.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies the correct gland but gives a partial
description of its anatomical location.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions a gland but with incorrect
function or location.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions endocrine involvement
generally without anatomical detail or does not identify any endocrine gland or
anatomical relationship.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
7:
Cardiovas
cular
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsDescribes the anatomical location of the
heart within the thoracic cavity and correctly identifies two major vessels
associated with its base.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsDescribes the heart’s general location and
names one major vessel.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions the heart’s cavity but omits
vascular details.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions cardiac anatomy vaguely
without cavity or vessel identification or does not describe heart location or
major vessels.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
8:
Digestive
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies all major divisions of the
stomach and accurately describes its position relative to surrounding
abdominal organs.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most divisions of the stomach and
briefly mentions its anatomical position.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions the stomach generally
without describing its divisions or relations.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions limited anatomy with
unclear or incorrect positioning or does not describe any anatomical structures
of the stomach or its relations.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
9: Urinary
System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies all structures that transport
urine from the kidneys to the bladder and describes their position within the
abdominal cavity.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most urinary structures but with
limited anatomical positioning.
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions structures of the urinary
system without spatial orientation.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsProvides partial or vague description
of urinary structures or does not identify urinary anatomy or positioning.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Question
10:
Reproducti
ve System
10 to >9.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIdentifies all major internal reproductive
organs of the male anatomy and describes their anatomical relationships within
the pelvic cavity.
9 to >8.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsIdentifies most male reproductive organs and
partially describes their anatomical relationships
8 to >7.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsMentions some reproductive organs
without clear anatomical relationship.
7 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMentions only one structure or
provides minimal description or does not describe any male reproductive
organs or relationships.
10
pts
This
criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Reference
s
5 to >4.5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsPaper is organized in an APA format and
provides a minimum of five references which include in-text citation
4.5 to >4.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsPaper appears to be somewhat organized
in APA format and provides four references which include intext citation
4 to >3.5 ptsApproaches ExpectationsPaper is not organized in APA format
but provides three references which include at least two in-text citation
3.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsPaper is not organized in an APA
format and provides no references or in-text citation
5
pts
Total Points: 100
- Rubric
