Questions and Answers
What term refers to the front of the body?
In the True Anatomical Position, where are the arms located?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
What is the position of the forearm in the True Anatomical Position?
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Which term describes a structure closer to the midline of the body?
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What type of sagittal plane passes at the midline?
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Which movement is primarily associated with the shoulder joint?
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What does the transverse plane divide the body into?
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What is the anatomical term for farther from the point of attachment or origin?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- Anterior (ventral) refers to the front of the body, while posterior (dorsal) indicates the back.
- Superior means above or higher, and inferior means below or lower.
- Medial refers to the middle or towards the midline, whereas lateral suggests away from the midline.
- Superficial indicates closer to the surface of the body, while deep refers to further away from the surface.
- Proximal describes a position closer to the point of attachment, and distal indicates further away.
The True Anatomical Position
- The body is in an erect position, standing upright.
- In the upper limbs, arms are slightly positioned away from the body with forearms in supination, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointed laterally.
- Lower limbs are positioned with feet close together.
Anatomical Planes
- Coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
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Sagittal plane segregates the body into right and left sections, classified into:
- Median sagittal plane which cuts through the midline of the body.
- Lateral sagittal plane which is positioned away from the midline.
- Transverse plane separates the body into upper and lower sections.
Movements of Upper Limb
- Focus on the movements and range of motion at the shoulder joint.
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Description
Test your knowledge on anatomical terminology and body planes. This quiz covers essential terms, including positional references and the true anatomical position. Understand how different planes divide the body and the significance of these terms in anatomy.
