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What type of plane divides the body into front and back portions?
What type of plane divides the body into front and back portions?
Which axis is perpendicular to the transverse plane?
Which axis is perpendicular to the transverse plane?
Which movement occurs about the frontal axis?
Which movement occurs about the frontal axis?
In anatomical terminology, which plane is defined as horizontal and divides the body into upper and lower portions?
In anatomical terminology, which plane is defined as horizontal and divides the body into upper and lower portions?
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What is the relationship between the sagittal plane and the anteroposterior axis?
What is the relationship between the sagittal plane and the anteroposterior axis?
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Which term refers to structures on opposite sides of the body?
Which term refers to structures on opposite sides of the body?
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What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
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In anatomical terminology, which term describes a position that is more in front than another structure?
In anatomical terminology, which term describes a position that is more in front than another structure?
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If one structure is described as being closer to the midline of the body than another, which term is used?
If one structure is described as being closer to the midline of the body than another, which term is used?
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Which term describes a structure being farther away from the midline of the body?
Which term describes a structure being farther away from the midline of the body?
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What would the anatomical position of the nose be in relation to the skull?
What would the anatomical position of the nose be in relation to the skull?
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What does the term 'palmar' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'palmar' refer to in anatomical terms?
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If the little finger is situated on the medial side of the palm, where is the thumb placed?
If the little finger is situated on the medial side of the palm, where is the thumb placed?
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What type of joint movement occurs when the knee is flexed?
What type of joint movement occurs when the knee is flexed?
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Which type of joint allows for the most freely moving synovial joints?
Which type of joint allows for the most freely moving synovial joints?
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Which of the following joints is classified as ellipsoidal?
Which of the following joints is classified as ellipsoidal?
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What type of joint is characterized by a rounded end of one bone fitting into a sleeve of another?
What type of joint is characterized by a rounded end of one bone fitting into a sleeve of another?
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Which joint type is primarily responsible for flexion and extension actions?
Which joint type is primarily responsible for flexion and extension actions?
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Which of these joints allows for gliding movements?
Which of these joints allows for gliding movements?
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What characteristic defines saddle joints?
What characteristic defines saddle joints?
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Which joint type connects the proximal ends of the radius and ulna?
Which joint type connects the proximal ends of the radius and ulna?
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What type of joint is characterized by its immobility?
What type of joint is characterized by its immobility?
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Which type of cartilaginous joint is united by a plate or bar of hyaline cartilage and allows no movement?
Which type of cartilaginous joint is united by a plate or bar of hyaline cartilage and allows no movement?
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What is an example of a syndesmosis joint?
What is an example of a syndesmosis joint?
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Which joint allows for slight movement and links bones via fibrocartilage?
Which joint allows for slight movement and links bones via fibrocartilage?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of primary cartilaginous joints?
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary cartilaginous joints?
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What is the main function of synovial joints?
What is the main function of synovial joints?
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Which type of fibrous joint is found between the teeth and jaws?
Which type of fibrous joint is found between the teeth and jaws?
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What type of cartilaginous joint is exemplified by the joint between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a growing bone?
What type of cartilaginous joint is exemplified by the joint between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a growing bone?
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What is the primary function of synovial joints?
What is the primary function of synovial joints?
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Which type of synovial joint allows only slipping or gliding movements?
Which type of synovial joint allows only slipping or gliding movements?
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Which joint is an example of a uniaxial joint?
Which joint is an example of a uniaxial joint?
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What type of articulations are found in the knee joint?
What type of articulations are found in the knee joint?
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In addition to joint cavities, which structure is essential for the function of synovial joints?
In addition to joint cavities, which structure is essential for the function of synovial joints?
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What distinguishes a modified hinge joint from a regular hinge joint?
What distinguishes a modified hinge joint from a regular hinge joint?
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Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the anatomy of synovial joints?
Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the anatomy of synovial joints?
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What characterizes the movements of a plane joint?
What characterizes the movements of a plane joint?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- The anatomical position refers to the body standing upright with feet together and toes pointed forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.
- Anatomical terms describe the location of one body part relative to another.
Anatomical Directional Terms
- Ipsilateral refers to structures on the same side of the body.
- Contralateral refers to structures on opposite sides of the body.
- Superior refers to a structure being closer to the head or higher than another structure in the body.
- Inferior refers to a structure being closer to the feet or lower than another structure in the body.
- Anterior/Ventral refers to a structure being more in front than another structure in the body.
- Posterior/Dorsal refers to a structure being more in back than another structure in the body.
- Medial refers to a structure being closer to the midline of the body than another structure.
- Lateral refers to a structure being farther away from the midline than another structure.
- Palmar refers to the front surface of the hand.
- Dorsal refers to the back surface of the hand or foot.
- Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.
Body Planes and Axes
- Sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
- Frontal/Coronal plane divides the body into front and back portions.
- Transverse plane/Horizontal plane/Axial plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.
Anatomical Axes
- Horizontal axis/Transverse axis passes through the body from side to side, perpendicular to the sagittal plane. Allows movement in the frontal plane.
- Anteroposterior axis/Sagittal axis passes through the body from front to back, perpendicular to the frontal plane. Allows movement in the sagittal plane.
- Longitudinal axis/Vertical axis passes through the body from top to bottom, perpendicular to the transverse plane. Allows movement in the transverse plane.
Types of Joints
- A joint is where two or more bones meet.
- Joints are classified into three types based on the tissue that holds the bones together: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.
Fibrous joints (immobile)
- Sutures: between skull bones, become ossified in adults.
- Syndesmosis: between radius and ulna (mobile) or between tibia and fibula (non-mobile).
- Gomphosis: between teeth and jaws, very little mobility.
Cartilaginous joints (slightly mobile)
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Primary cartilaginous/Synchondroses: bones united by hyaline cartilage, temporary joints that ossify later, for example:
- Between the epiphysis and diaphysis of a growing bone.
- Between the first rib and sternum (1st sternocostal joint).
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Secondary cartilaginous/Symphysis: bones united by fibrocartilage, permanent joints with little movement, called midline joints, for example:
- Between vertebral bodies (intervertebral discs).
- Symphysis pubis.
Synovial joints (fully mobile)
- Allow considerable movement.
- Most joints that unite bones of the axial and peripheral skeleton.
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Components:
- Articular cartilage
- Joint cavity and capsule
- Synovial membrane and fluid
- Bursae
Types of Synovial Joints
- Plane/Gliding joints: Articular surfaces are essentially flat, allowing only slipping or gliding movements. Examples: intercarpal joints of the wrist.
- Hinge joints: Cylindrical projection of one bone fits into a trough-shaped surface on another. Uniaxial joints permitting only flexion and extension. Examples: elbow and interphalangeal joints.
- Pivot joints: Rounded end of one bone protrudes into a sleeve or ring composed of bone and ligaments of another. Only uniaxial movement allowed. Examples: joint between the axis and the dens of atlas, and the proximal radioulnar joint.
- Condyloid/Ellipsoidal joints: Oval articular surface of one bone fits into a complementary depression in another. Biaxial joints permitting all angular motions. Examples: radiocarpal (wrist) joints and metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) joints.
- Saddle joints: Similar to condyloid but allow greater movement, each articular surface has both a concave and convex surface. Example: carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
- Ball-and-socket joints: Spherical or hemispherical head of one bone articulates with a cuplike socket of another. Multiaxial joints permitting the most freely moving synovial joints. Examples: shoulder and hip joints.
Movements at the Knee Joint
- Flexion: Bending the knee.
- Extension: Straightening the knee.
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Active Rotation: Performed when the knee is flexed:
- Medial rotation: Turning the leg inward.
- Lateral rotation: Turning the leg outward.
Synovial Joints in the Hand
- Intercarpal joints: Plane joints
- Carpometacarpal joints (except the thumb): Plane joints
- First carpometacarpal joint (thumb): Saddle joint
- Metacarpophalangeal joints: Ellipsoidal joints
- Interphalangeal joints: Hinge joints.
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This quiz explores the anatomical position of the human body and key directional terms used in anatomy. You'll test your knowledge on the definitions and relationships of various body parts in relation to each other. Prepare to enhance your understanding of how anatomical terminology applies to medicine and biology.
