Podcast
Questions and Answers
In anatomical terms, the elbow is considered what to the wrist?
In anatomical terms, the elbow is considered what to the wrist?
- Distal
- Inferior
- Proximal (correct)
- Ipsilateral
A patient reports pain on the 'front side' of their hand. Using appropriate anatomical terminology, how would you document the location of the pain?
A patient reports pain on the 'front side' of their hand. Using appropriate anatomical terminology, how would you document the location of the pain?
- Palmar (correct)
- Dorsal
- Plantar
- Volar
When describing the location of a skin lesion on the back relative to the spine, which term is most appropriate?
When describing the location of a skin lesion on the back relative to the spine, which term is most appropriate?
- Inferior
- Anterior
- Dorsal (correct)
- Ventral
If a doctor notes that a tumor is 'superficial', this means it is:
If a doctor notes that a tumor is 'superficial', this means it is:
A person lying face down with their butt up is in what position?
A person lying face down with their butt up is in what position?
In the anatomical position, the hands are described as:
In the anatomical position, the hands are described as:
If a physical therapist instructs a patient to 'pronate' their hand, what motion are they asking the patient to perform?
If a physical therapist instructs a patient to 'pronate' their hand, what motion are they asking the patient to perform?
The term 'Ipsilateral' refers to structures:
The term 'Ipsilateral' refers to structures:
Which term describes structures located towards the bottom of the feet:
Which term describes structures located towards the bottom of the feet:
Why is the anatomical position important in the medical field?
Why is the anatomical position important in the medical field?
Flashcards
Proximal
Proximal
On the portion of the limb that is closest to the torso
Distal
Distal
Part of the limb that is farther away from the torso
Superior
Superior
Closer to your head than something else
Inferior
Inferior
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ipsilateral
Ipsilateral
Signup and view all the flashcards
Contralateral
Contralateral
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ventral / Anterior
Ventral / Anterior
Signup and view all the flashcards
Dorsal / Posterior
Dorsal / Posterior
Signup and view all the flashcards
Palmar
Palmar
Signup and view all the flashcards
Dorsal
Dorsal
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- These are anatomical directional terms
Directional Terms
- Proximal refers to the portion of the limb closest to the torso.
- Distal refers to the part of the limb that is farther from the torso.
- Distal is often used when discussing limbs, blood vessels, and the digestive tract.
- Distal can be a relative or absolute term.
- Superior means closer to the head.
- Inferior means closer to the feet.
- Inferior is used to describe top and bottom.
- Ipsilateral refers to the same side of the body, i.e., the same right or left side.
- Contralateral refers to opposite sides of the body, i.e., different right and left sides.
- Ventral/Anterior refers to the front side of the body.
- Dorsal/Posterior refers to the back side of the body.
- Dorsal and Posterior are interchangeable.
Special Terms for Hands and Feet
- Palmar refers to the front side of the hand, or the palm.
- Dorsal refers to the back side of the hand (knuckles), top of the wrist, and top of the foot.
- Volar is similar to palmar but mainly describes the wrist.
- Plantar refers to the bottom of the feet that touches the ground.
Terms for Structures That Have Layers
- Superficial refers to something closer to the top layer of the body.
- Deep refers to something deep inside the body.
- "Deep" can be used as an absolute or comparative term.
- These terms are used in X-ray and MRI reports, which helps determine where things are.
Body Positions
- Prone refers to a body lying face down, butt up.
- Supine refers to the body lying face up, butt down.
- Supine can also describe the position of the hands.
- Supine (hands) means palms are facing forward or up, like holding a bowl for soup.
- Prone (hands) means the palms are facing down or backward.
- Supination is the act of moving hands towards the supine position.
- Pronation is the act of moving hands towards the prone position.
- Neutral position means the thumbs are facing up, neither supine nor prone.
- Anatomical position is the body viewed in a supine position where the hands are supine and the feet are slightly turned out.
- Anatomical position is a generic reference position used in textbooks.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
