Anatomical Planes and Positions
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What position is typically used for vaginal examinations?

  • Lateral decubitus
  • Sitting upright
  • Dorsal recumbent (correct)
  • Supine

    • What is the primary function of the dorsal body cavity?

  • Protects the nervous system (correct)
  • Houses the heart
  • Contains digestive organs
  • Supports the reproductive organs

    • Which of the following defines the abdominopelvic cavity's inferior part?

  • Cranial cavity
  • Thoracic cavity
  • Pelvic cavity (correct)
  • Abdominal cavity

    • What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

    <p>The diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is housed within the thoracic cavity?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'umbilical region' refer to?

    <p>The centermost region surrounding the navel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity is the larger of the two main internal body cavities?

    <p>Ventral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'regional terms' refer to in anatomy?

    <p>Terminology for body areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do integral proteins play in the cell membrane?

    <p>They extend through the full thickness of the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

    <p>To stabilize the membrane and increase its fluidity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the frontal plane in anatomy?

    <p>Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of microvilli?

    <p>They facilitate absorption by increasing surface area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane runs parallel to the horizon and divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

    <p>Transverse plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cell identity markers?

    <p>To participate in immune responses and tissue transplantation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position is a person lying face down?

    <p>Prone position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes peripheral proteins from integral proteins?

    <p>Peripheral proteins attach only to the inner or outer surface of the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of transporters in the plasma membrane?

    <p>To shuttle specific substances across the membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the mid-sagittal plane?

    <p>A sagittal plane that is located at the body's midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of channels in the plasma membrane?

    <p>To provide pores for specific substances to pass through.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the oblique plane?

    <p>It runs at an angle to the standard anatomical planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about cilia is correct?

    <p>Cilia move in a coordinated fashion to create movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is considered the standard anatomical position?

    <p>Standing erect with feet together and palms facing forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section in anatomical terms is defined as a cut along the sagittal plane?

    <p>Sagittal section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the transverse plane's direction in the body?

    <p>Runs horizontally dividing superior and inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is located superior to the umbilical region?

    <p>Epigastric region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microscope is primarily used for viewing the internal structures of cells in detail?

    <p>Transmission electron microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the plasma membrane?

    <p>Phospholipid bilayer, cholesterol, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions lies lateral to the hypogastric region?

    <p>Right and left iliac regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the hydrophobic portion of the phospholipid molecules consist of?

    <p>Double-stranded lipid tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant is located in the lower left section of the abdominopelvic cavity?

    <p>Left lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell is responsible for enclosing cell contents?

    <p>Plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cells as the basic unit of life?

    <p>Cells show characteristics of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

    <p>Assembles ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form does DNA take in nondividing cells?

    <p>Chromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily involved in synthesizing proteins?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the endoplasmic reticulum is correct?

    <p>It is involved in modifying proteins and other molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do vesicles play in cell function?

    <p>They transport and release cellular materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do metabolically active cells have an abundance of mitochondria?

    <p>To manufacture ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cell shape relate to its function?

    <p>Shape is directly correlated to the specific functions of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum from smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ribosomes on its surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical Planes

    • Frontal plane: Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

      • Also known as the coronal plane.
      • Sections created are called frontal or coronal sections.

    • Sagittal plane: Divides the body into right and left sections.

      • Runs vertically from superior to inferior and is perpendicular to the frontal plane.
      • Sections created are called sagittal sections.
      • Mid-sagittal (median) plane: A specific sagittal plane that passes through the midline, creating equal right and left halves.
        • Sections created are called mid-sagittal sections.

    • Transverse plane: Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

      • Also known as the horizontal plane.
      • Runs from anterior to posterior and is perpendicular to both the frontal and sagittal planes.
      • Sections created are called transverse sections.

    • Oblique plane: Any plane that is not perpendicular to the frontal, sagittal, or transverse planes.

    Anatomical Position

    • Anatomic position is a standardized reference point used to describe positions, movements, and planes.
      • The individual stands erect with feet together, eyes forward, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointed away from the body.

    Body Positions

    • Prone: The body is lying face down.
    • Supine: The body is lying face up.
    • Dorsal recumbent: The patient is on their back with lower limbs flexed and rotated outward.
      • Often used in vaginal examination and childbirth procedures.

    Body Regions

    • Axial region: The main axis of the body, including the head, neck, and trunk.
    • Appendicular region: The limbs, including the arms and legs.

    Body Cavities

    • Dorsal body cavity: Protects the nervous system.

      • Cranial cavity: Encases the brain within the skull.
      • Vertebral/spinal cavity: Encloses the spinal cord within the bony vertebral column.

    • Ventral body cavity: Larger and more anterior.

      • Contains two major subdivisions:
      • Thoracic cavity: Contains heart, great vessels, and lungs.
      • Abdominopelvic cavity: Contains organs such as the digestive system, reproductive organs, and urinary system.
        • Divided into two parts:
        • Abdominal cavity: Lies superior to the pelvic cavity.
        • Pelvic cavity: Lies in the bony pelvis.

    Abdominopelvic Divisions

    • Nine Regional Divisions:

      • Umbilical region: Centermost region surrounding the umbilicus (navel).
      • Epigastric region: Superior to the umbilical region.
      • Hypogastric (pubic) region: Inferior to the umbilical region.
      • Right and left iliac (inguinal) regions: Lateral to the hypogastric region.
      • Right and left lumbar regions: Lateral to the umbilical region.
      • Right and left hypochondriac regions: Flanking the epigastric region laterally.

    • Four Quadrant Divisions:

      • Right upper quadrant (RUQ):
      • Left upper quadrant (LUQ):
      • Right lower quadrant (RLQ):
      • Left lower quadrant (LLQ):

    Cytology

    • Cytology: The study of cells.

    • Microscopes used in cytology:

      • Compound light microscope:
      • Transmission electron microscope:
      • Scanning electron microscope:

    • Basic Cell Organization:

      • Plasma membrane: Encloses cell contents, regulates what enters and leaves.
        • Phospholipid bilayer
        • Cholesterol
        • Proteins
      • Nucleus: Largest organelle, contains chromosomes and nucleolus.
      • Cytoplasm: the material between the nuclear membrane and plasma membrane.
        • Cytosol: Fluid portion of cytoplasm
        • Organelles: Specialized structures with specific functions.

    Cellular Structures

    • Plasma Membrane:

      • Phospholipids: Arranged in a bilayer, with water-soluble heads and hydrophobic tails.
      • Cholesterol: Stabilizes and fluidizes the membrane.
      • Membrane Proteins: Serve structural and functional roles.
        • Integral proteins: Extend through the membrane's full thickness.
        • Peripheral proteins: Attach to the membrane's inner or outer surface.

    • Plasma Membrane Protein Functions:

      • Channels: Pores for specific substance passage.
      • Transporters: Shuttle substances across membranes.
      • Receptors: Allow for attachment and cellular signaling.
      • Enzymes: Participate in chemical reactions at the membrane surface.
      • Linkers: Stabilize the membrane and attach cells together.
      • Cell identity markers: Unique proteins for immune system and transplantation.

    • Plasma Membrane Surface Projections:

      • Microvilli: Short, hairlike projections that increase surface area for absorption.
      • Cilia: Larger, hairlike projections that move in a coordinated pattern.
      • Flagellum: A large, tail-like projection found in sperm cells.

    • Nucleus:

      • Controls cell activity through DNA.
      • Chromosomes: Units of heredity that govern cellular activity.
      • Nucleolus: Assembles ribosomes.

    • Cytoplasm:

      • Cytosol: Fluid portion of cytoplasm.
      • Organelles: Specialized structures with specific functions.

    Cell Organelles

    • Ribosomes: Tiny granules of protein and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) that assemble proteins.

    • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): Interconnected network of membranes that modify existing molecules and remove harmful substances.

      • Rough ER: Coated with ribosomes.
      • Smooth ER: Not coated with ribosomes; synthesizes lipids, breaks down nutrients and toxins.

    • Vesicles: Watery bubbles with a phospholipid membrane wall that transport and release contents.

    Cellular Diversity

    • Cell shape is related to function.
    • Cell organelle number is related to function.
      • Example: Lipid-producing cells have lots of smooth ER, while metabolically active cells have many mitochondria for ATP production.

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