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In anatomical terms, what is the relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
In anatomical terms, what is the relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
- The wrist is superior to the elbow.
- The wrist is distal to the elbow. (correct)
- The wrist is medial to the elbow.
- The wrist is proximal to the elbow.
Which anatomical term describes a point or area that is closer to the midsagittal plane than another?
Which anatomical term describes a point or area that is closer to the midsagittal plane than another?
- Posterior
- Lateral
- Distal
- Medial (correct)
If a surgeon makes an incision along the sagittal plane, which direction is the cut oriented?
If a surgeon makes an incision along the sagittal plane, which direction is the cut oriented?
- Divides the body into proximal and distal parts.
- Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
- Divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
- Divides the body into right and left parts. (correct)
In the anatomical position, which of the following is NOT correct?
In the anatomical position, which of the following is NOT correct?
Which of the following describes the anatomical relationship between the shoulder joint and the elbow?
Which of the following describes the anatomical relationship between the shoulder joint and the elbow?
A doctor orders a transverse plane scan. Which direction will the viewing angle be?
A doctor orders a transverse plane scan. Which direction will the viewing angle be?
What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?
In anatomical position, thumbs point:
In anatomical position, thumbs point:
Which plane would show both eyes in the same cross-sectional image?
Which plane would show both eyes in the same cross-sectional image?
Which term describes the position of the lungs with respect to the heart?
Which term describes the position of the lungs with respect to the heart?
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Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
Standing upright, eyes forward, upper limbs at the sides, palms facing forward, thumbs pointing away from the body, lower limbs parallel, feet flat.
Anterior
Anterior
Towards the front of the body.
Posterior
Posterior
Towards the back of the body.
Superior
Superior
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Inferior
Inferior
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Proximal
Proximal
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Distal
Distal
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Median
Median
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Medial
Medial
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Lateral
Lateral
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- In the anatomical position the body is assumed to be standing.
- Anatomical position includes the head and eyes directed anteriorly (forward).
- Upper limbs by the sides with palms facing anteriorly.
- Lower limbs close together with feet parallel and toes directed anteriorly.
- Standing upright.
- Head and eyes directed straight ahead.
- Upper limbs at the sides.
- Upper limbs slightly away from trunk.
- Palms facing forward.
- Thumbs pointing away from body.
- Lower limbs parallel.
- Feet flat on the ground and facing forward.
Anatomical Terms
- Anterior (frontal) is towards the front.
- Posterior (dorsal) is towards the back.
- Superior is towards the head.
- Inferior is towards the feet
- Proximal means closer to the root, for example the elbow is proximal to the wrist on the upper extremity.
- Distal means away from the root, for example the elbow is distal to the shoulder joint on the upper extremity.
- Median is a point or area on the midsagittal plane (median plane).
- Medial is a point or area that is closer to the midsagittal plane than another.
- Lateral is a point or area that is more distant from the mid-sagittal or median plane, for example the outer side of the elbow is lateral when compared with the inner side.
Planes of the Body
- Median plane
- Sagittal plane
- Coronal plane
- Transverse plane
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