Anatomical Position and Directions Quiz

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In the anatomical position, which way are the palms facing?

  • Facing downward
  • Facing forward (correct)
  • Facing backward
  • Facing towards the body

The term 'superior' refers to a body part that is closer to the feet.

False (B)

What anatomical direction is used to describe something that is further away from the midline?

lateral

The elbow is considered _______ to the wrist.

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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.

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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 _______.

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Match the following anatomical directions to their descriptions:

<p>Anterior = Closer to the front Distal = Further from the trunk Medial = Closer to the midline Inferior = Closer to the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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________ 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 ________.

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________ 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 ________.

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________ 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 ________.

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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 ________.

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________ involves superior movement of the foot at the ankle.

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Flashcards

Anatomical Position

The position of the body where the person stands erect with feet together, arms at the side, palms forward, and head facing forward.

Anterior

Toward the front of the body. Example: The sternum is anterior to the spine.

Posterior

Toward the back of the body. Example: The spine is posterior to the sternum.

Superior

Toward the head of the body. Example: The head is superior to the shoulders.

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Inferior

Toward the feet of the body. Example: The feet are inferior to the knees.

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Medial

Toward the midline of the body. Example: The nose is medial to the ears.

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Lateral

Away from the midline of the body. Example: The ears are lateral to the nose.

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Deep

More internal. Example: The bones are deep to the skin.

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Superficial

More external. Example: The skin is superficial to the bones.

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Proximal

Closer to the trunk of the body. Example: The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

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Distal

Further away from the trunk of the body. Example: The wrist is distal to the elbow.

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Body Planes

A flat surface that divides the body or organ into sections. Anatomists use planes to describe body movements and relationships.

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Frontal Plane

Separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves. Think of cutting the body in half like a loaf of bread.

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Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into left and right halves. Picture slicing the body down the middle.

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Midsagittal Plane

Divides the body into equal left and right halves. The middle slice through the body.

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Parasagittal Plane

Divides the body into unequal left and right halves. Any slice through the body not right down the middle.

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Transverse Plane

Divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) halves. Picture cutting the body like a hotdog.

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What is the anatomical position?

The standard reference point for describing the position of body parts, where the body is upright, feet together, arms at the sides, palms forward, and head facing forward.

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What does 'anterior' mean?

A direction toward the front of the body.

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What does 'posterior' mean?

A direction toward the back of the body.

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What does 'superior' mean?

A direction toward the head of the body.

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What does 'inferior' mean?

A direction toward the feet of the body.

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What does 'medial' mean?

A direction closer to the midline of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean?

A direction further away from the midline of the body.

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What are body planes?

A flat surface that divides the body or organ into sections.

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What is the frontal plane?

A plane that separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves.

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What is the transverse plane?

A plane that divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) halves.

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Abduction

Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

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Flexion

Decreasing the angle at a joint.

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Circumduction

Movement in a circular path, combining movements from multiple planes.

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Elevation

Movement of a body part superiorly, pushing it upwards.

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Depression

Movement of a body part inferiorly, pushing it downwards.

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Medial Rotation

Rotation of a limb towards the midline of the body.

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Lateral Rotation

Rotation of a limb away from the midline of the body.

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Supination

Movement of the forearm that turns the palm upward.

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Pronation

Movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward.

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Radial Deviation

Movement of the hand at the wrist toward the body's midline.

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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.
  • 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.
  • Separates body into:
    • Anterior and posterior halves (Frontal/Coronal): Divides the body into front and back halves.
    • 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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