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In anatomical terms, what is the relationship between the wrist and the elbow?
In anatomical terms, what is the relationship between the wrist and the elbow?
- The wrist is proximal to the elbow.
- The wrist is superior to the elbow.
- The wrist is anterior to the elbow. (correct)
- The wrist is distal to the elbow. (correct)
If a doctor says a wound is on the anterior side of the body, what does this mean?
If a doctor says a wound is on the anterior side of the body, what does this mean?
- The wound is on the side of the body.
- The wound is on the back of the body.
- The wound is towards the feet.
- The wound is on the front of the body. (correct)
In the anatomical position, how are the palms oriented?
In the anatomical position, how are the palms oriented?
- Palms facing the body.
- Palms facing backward.
- Palms facing forward. (correct)
- Palms rotated inward.
What does it mean if a structure is described as 'medial'?
What does it mean if a structure is described as 'medial'?
If a patient is lying face down, which surface is described as superior?
If a patient is lying face down, which surface is described as superior?
The shoulder joint is more _______ than the elbow joint.
The shoulder joint is more _______ than the elbow joint.
When standing in the anatomical position, what is the relationship of the feet to each other?
When standing in the anatomical position, what is the relationship of the feet to each other?
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?
What direction do the toes point in anatomical position?
What direction do the toes point in anatomical position?
Which of these is true regarding the anatomical position?
Which of these is true regarding the anatomical position?
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Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
Body standing upright, head and eyes facing forward, upper limbs at sides, palms forward, thumbs away from body, lower limbs parallel, feet flat.
Anterior (Frontal)
Anterior (Frontal)
Towards the front of the body.
Posterior (Dorsal)
Posterior (Dorsal)
Towards the back of the body.
Proximal
Proximal
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Distal
Distal
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Medial
Medial
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Lateral
Lateral
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Superior
Superior
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Inferior
Inferior
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Median
Median
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- It involves standing upright
- Head and eyes face directly ahead
- Upper limbs are at the sides
- Limb separation slightly away from trunk
- Palms face forward
- Thumbs point away from the body
- Lower limbs stay parallel
- Feet remain flat on the ground and face forward
Anatomical position assumptions
- The body stands
- Head, eyes, and toes face anteriorly
- Upper limbs at the sides with palms facing anteriorly
- Lower limbs are close with feet parallel and toes directed anteriorly
Anatomical Terms Directions
- Anterior (frontal) indicates toward the front
- Posterior (Dorsal) means towards the back
- Superior means towards the head
- Inferior describes direction towards the feet
- Proximal is closer to the root; the elbow is proximal to the wrist on the upper extremity
- Distal is away from the root; the elbow is distal to the shoulder joint on the upper extremity
- Median is a point/area on the midsagittal plane (median plane)
- Medial refers to a point/area closer to the midsagittal plane than another
- Lateral indicates a point/area further from the mid-sagittal/median plane; the outer elbow is lateral compared to its inner side
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