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Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
Which anatomical plane is aligned vertically and divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
What is a characteristic feature of the horizontal or transverse plane?
Which plane is slightly off-center compared to the median sagittal plane?
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Which of the following pairs includes only anatomical planes?
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What does the term 'inferior' refer to in anatomical positioning?
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Which anatomical term describes a structure that is situated farther away from the middle line?
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If something is described as 'anterior', where is it located in relation to the body?
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What is the meaning of the term 'medial' in anatomical terminology?
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Which term would describe a portion of the body located towards the feet?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Planes
- Median Sagittal Plane: Divides the body vertically into equal left and right halves.
- Paramedian Plane (Sagittal): Vertical plane parallel to the median sagittal plane, dividing the body into unequal left and right portions.
- Coronal Plane: Divides the body vertically into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
- Horizontal/Transverse Plane: Divides the body horizontally into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections.
Terms of Position
- Medial: Closer to the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Further from the midline of the body.
- Anterior (Ventral): Towards the front of the body.
- Distal: Away from the root or point of attachment of a limb.
Anatomical Terminology
- Palm of Hand: The anterior surface of the hand.
- Dorsum of Hand: The posterior surface of the hand.
- Sole of Foot: The plantar surface of the foot.
- Dorsum of Foot: The top surface of the foot.
Terms of Movement
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle between two body parts, like bending.
- Extension: Increasing the angle between two body parts, like straightening.
Bones of the Lower Limb
- Pelvic Girdle: Composed of two hip bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis).
- Bone of the Thigh: Femur.
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Bones of the Leg:
- Tibia: Larger bone located on the medial side.
- Fibula: Smaller bone located on the lateral side.
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Bones of the Foot:
- Tarsals (7): Form the ankle and heel.
- Metatarsals (5): Form the arch of the foot.
- Phalanges (14): Make up the toes.
Types of Bones
- Long Bones: Longer than they are wide, providing leverage and support (e.g., femur, tibia, fibula).
- Irregular Bones: Complex shapes, not easily categorized (e.g., vertebrae).
- Pneumatic Bones: Contain air-filled cavities (e.g., skull).
- Sesamoid Bones: Small round bones embedded in tendons, often found near joints (e.g., patella).
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Test your knowledge on anatomical planes and terminology with this informative quiz. Explore terms such as median sagittal plane, coronal plane, and key positional terms. Perfect for students in anatomy or healthcare fields.
