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In the anatomical position, which way are the palms facing?
In the anatomical position, which way are the palms facing?
The term 'superior' refers to a body part that is closer to the feet.
The term 'superior' refers to a body part that is closer to the feet.
False
What anatomical direction is used to describe something that is further away from the midline?
What anatomical direction is used to describe something that is further away from the midline?
lateral
The elbow is considered _______ to the wrist.
The elbow is considered _______ to the wrist.
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What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
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The midsagittal plane divides the body into unequal left and right portions.
The midsagittal plane divides the body into unequal left and right portions.
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What is the anatomical term used to describe the back of the body?
What is the anatomical term used to describe the back of the body?
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The term 'deep' refers to something that is more _______.
The term 'deep' refers to something that is more _______.
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Match the following anatomical directions to their descriptions:
Match the following anatomical directions to their descriptions:
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Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
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What is the term for the anatomical position that indicates a body part is closer to the head?
What is the term for the anatomical position that indicates a body part is closer to the head?
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In anatomical terms, which direction is used to indicate a position that is closer to the trunk?
In anatomical terms, which direction is used to indicate a position that is closer to the trunk?
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Which anatomical direction is defined as being closer to the front of the body?
Which anatomical direction is defined as being closer to the front of the body?
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What description best fits the term 'deep' in anatomical terminology?
What description best fits the term 'deep' in anatomical terminology?
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What is the anatomical term that describes a body part that is situated further from the midline?
What is the anatomical term that describes a body part that is situated further from the midline?
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Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
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In anatomical terminology, which term describes a body part that is situated closer to the feet?
In anatomical terminology, which term describes a body part that is situated closer to the feet?
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What plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions?
What plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions?
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Which term indicates a position that is situated towards the back of the body?
Which term indicates a position that is situated towards the back of the body?
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Which anatomical direction would best describe a position that is more external?
Which anatomical direction would best describe a position that is more external?
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In the frontal plane, ________ refers to the movement toward the midline.
In the frontal plane, ________ refers to the movement toward the midline.
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________ is the movement away from the midline in the sagittal plane.
________ is the movement away from the midline in the sagittal plane.
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Movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward is called ________.
Movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward is called ________.
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________ refers to the lateral movement of the hand at the wrist away from the body's midline.
________ refers to the lateral movement of the hand at the wrist away from the body's midline.
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The action of increasing the angle at a joint in the sagittal plane is referred to as ________.
The action of increasing the angle at a joint in the sagittal plane is referred to as ________.
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________ refers to the inferior movement of the foot at the ankle.
________ refers to the inferior movement of the foot at the ankle.
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In the transverse plane, rotation of a limb toward the midline is called ________.
In the transverse plane, rotation of a limb toward the midline is called ________.
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The circular movement of a body part through all planes is known as ________.
The circular movement of a body part through all planes is known as ________.
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The movement of a limb away from the midline in the horizontal plane is called ________.
The movement of a limb away from the midline in the horizontal plane is called ________.
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________ involves superior movement of the foot at the ankle.
________ involves superior movement of the foot at the ankle.
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- Standing upright
- Feet flat on the floor
- Arms down at the sides
- Palms facing forward
Anatomical Directions
- Anterior: Closer to the front of the body.
- Posterior: Closer to the back of the body.
- Superior: Closer to the head.
- Inferior: Closer to the feet.
- Medial: Closer to the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Further away from the midline of the body.
- Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment.
- Distal: Further from the point of attachment.
- Superficial: Closer to the surface of the body.
- Deep: Further from the surface of the body.
- Internal: Inside the body.
- External: Outside the body.
Body Planes
- Frontal/Coronal: Divides body into anterior and posterior halves.
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Sagittal: Divides body into left and right halves.
- Midsagittal: Divides body into equal left and right halves.
- Parasagittal: Divides body into unequal left and right halves.
- Transverse/Horizontal: Divides body into superior and inferior halves.
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Separates body into:
- Anterior and posterior halves (Frontal/Coronal): Divides the body into front and back halves.
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Left and right halves (Sagittal): Divides the body into left and right halves.
- Equal (Midsagittal): Separates the body into equal left and right halves.
- Unequal (Parasagittal): Separates the body into unequal left and right halves.
- Superior and inferior halves (Transverse): Divides the body into top and bottom halves.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical positions, directions, and body planes. This quiz covers essential terms and concepts vital for understanding human anatomy. Perfect for students delving into the basics of anatomy.
