Anatomical Positions Quiz

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Which position describes the body lying on its front, with the face looking downwards?

  • Anatomical Erect Position
  • Prone Position (correct)
  • Lateral Decubitus Position
  • Supine Position

In which position does the body lie on its back, with the face looking upwards?

  • Lateral Decubitus Position
  • Prone Position
  • Supine Position (correct)
  • Anatomical Erect Position

Which plane divides the body longitudinally into right and left equal halves?

  • Paramedian (parasagittal) plane
  • Coronal (frontal) plane
  • Median (sagittal) plane (correct)

Which plane divides the body into right and left unequal parts?

<p>Paramedian (parasagittal) plane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane passes at a right angle to the median plane?

<p>Coronal (frontal) plane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to movement of a limb towards the body?

<p>Adduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to movement of a part so that its anterior surface faces medially?

<p>Medial rotation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

<p>Abduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to approximation of 2 ventral surfaces?

<p>Flexion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to straightening of the joint?

<p>Extension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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