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What is the primary function of the diaphragm in relation to body cavities?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm in relation to body cavities?
Which cavity is primarily responsible for housing most of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which cavity is primarily responsible for housing most of the gastrointestinal tract?
What anatomical position is characterized by the body lying face up?
What anatomical position is characterized by the body lying face up?
Which of the following structures is NOT found within the thoracic cavity?
Which of the following structures is NOT found within the thoracic cavity?
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What is the orientation of the axial plane in relation to the human body?
What is the orientation of the axial plane in relation to the human body?
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Which anatomical position is described as the body lying on its side?
Which anatomical position is described as the body lying on its side?
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What does the pelvic cavity primarily contain?
What does the pelvic cavity primarily contain?
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What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical positioning?
What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical positioning?
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Which of the following best describes the thoracic cavity?
Which of the following best describes the thoracic cavity?
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Which term describes a position nearer to the root of the limb?
Which term describes a position nearer to the root of the limb?
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What does the term 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?
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Which term correctly defines a position lower than another structure?
Which term correctly defines a position lower than another structure?
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If a body part is described as 'medial', where is it located?
If a body part is described as 'medial', where is it located?
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Which of the following pairs of terms contrasts in anatomical position?
Which of the following pairs of terms contrasts in anatomical position?
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Which is the correct description for 'distal' in anatomical terminology?
Which is the correct description for 'distal' in anatomical terminology?
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Which anatomical position is described as 'exactly in the middle line'?
Which anatomical position is described as 'exactly in the middle line'?
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What type of plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
What type of plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
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What is the name of the plane that divides the body into unequal right and left parts?
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into unequal right and left parts?
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Which plane separates the body into upper and lower halves?
Which plane separates the body into upper and lower halves?
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What is another term for the parasagittal plane?
What is another term for the parasagittal plane?
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What is the anatomical position characterized by?
What is the anatomical position characterized by?
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Which layer of the skin is responsible for making it waterproof?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for making it waterproof?
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In which position does the human body lie on its back?
In which position does the human body lie on its back?
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What does the term 'prone position' refer to?
What does the term 'prone position' refer to?
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Which component is NOT part of the dermis?
Which component is NOT part of the dermis?
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How are the thumbs positioned in the anatomical position?
How are the thumbs positioned in the anatomical position?
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Which system is NOT considered a major system of the human body?
Which system is NOT considered a major system of the human body?
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In a lateral decubitus position, the human body is positioned how?
In a lateral decubitus position, the human body is positioned how?
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The epidermal ridges are primarily responsible for which of the following?
The epidermal ridges are primarily responsible for which of the following?
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Which of the following statements best describes the function of collagen fibers in the skin?
Which of the following statements best describes the function of collagen fibers in the skin?
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What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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How many bones are there in the human vertebral column?
How many bones are there in the human vertebral column?
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Which type of joint is characterized by bones connected by fibrous tissue?
Which type of joint is characterized by bones connected by fibrous tissue?
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What is the total number of cranial bones in the human skull?
What is the total number of cranial bones in the human skull?
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What are the two main components of the appendicular skeleton?
What are the two main components of the appendicular skeleton?
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Which of the following is considered a component of the pectoral girdle?
Which of the following is considered a component of the pectoral girdle?
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How many pairs of ribs does the human body have?
How many pairs of ribs does the human body have?
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What type of joints allow for the most movement among the joint classifications?
What type of joints allow for the most movement among the joint classifications?
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Which of the following is part of the upper extremity?
Which of the following is part of the upper extremity?
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What type of joint is found between the teeth and jawbone?
What type of joint is found between the teeth and jawbone?
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Which part of the body does the pelvic girdle include?
Which part of the body does the pelvic girdle include?
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What is the primary role of the rib cage?
What is the primary role of the rib cage?
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Which type of muscle is characterized by voluntary contraction and striation?
Which type of muscle is characterized by voluntary contraction and striation?
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What type of muscle is found in the walls of blood vessels and is classified as involuntary?
What type of muscle is found in the walls of blood vessels and is classified as involuntary?
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Which muscle type has a striation pattern that is less pronounced than skeletal muscle?
Which muscle type has a striation pattern that is less pronounced than skeletal muscle?
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What is the primary function of the tricuspid valve in the heart?
What is the primary function of the tricuspid valve in the heart?
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Which part of the aorta is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?
Which part of the aorta is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?
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Which of the following arteries lies in front of the leg?
Which of the following arteries lies in front of the leg?
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What type of blood do veins primarily carry?
What type of blood do veins primarily carry?
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Where is the internal jugular vein located?
Where is the internal jugular vein located?
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Which artery supplies blood to the lower limb?
Which artery supplies blood to the lower limb?
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What is the role of valves in the veins?
What is the role of valves in the veins?
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Which vein drains blood from the lower body back to the heart?
Which vein drains blood from the lower body back to the heart?
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What is the primary function of the ascending aorta?
What is the primary function of the ascending aorta?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the heart?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- Directional Terms are used to describe the position of structures in the body in relation to other structures.
- Anterior (Ventral): In front.
- Posterior (Dorsal): Behind.
- Superior (Cranial): Towards the head.
- Inferior (Caudal): Towards the feet.
- Medial: Towards the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
- Proximal: Closer to the point of origin or attachment.
- Distal: Further from the point of origin or attachment.
- Superficial: Closer to the surface of the body.
- Deep: Further from the surface of the body.
- Internal (Inner): Inside an organ or structure.
- External (Outer): Outside an organ or structure.
Planes of the Body
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Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into right and left halves.
- Median Plane: A specific sagittal plane passing through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal halves.
- Parasagittal Plane: A sagittal plane that is offset from the midline.
- Coronal (Frontal) Plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
- Horizontal (Transverse) Plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
- Axial Plane: Another term for the horizontal plane, dividing the body into superior and inferior components, or cross-sectional view along the body length
Body Cavities
- Body Cavities are spaces within the body that house internal organs.
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Dorsal Cavity: Contains the brain and spinal cord.
- Cranial Cavity: Houses the brain.
- Spinal Cavity: Encloses the spinal cord.
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Ventral Cavity: Contains the organs of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems.
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Thoracic Cavity: Contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea and major blood vessels.
- Pleural Cavities: Surround the lungs.
- Mediastinum: Middle section of the thoracic cavity; between the lungs.
- Pericardial Cavity: Surrounds the heart.
- Abdominal Cavity: Contains the digestive organs, kidneys, and adrenal glands.
- Pelvic Cavity: Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and the rectum.
- Abdominopelvic Cavity: Combined area of both abdominal and pelvic cavities.
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Thoracic Cavity: Contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea and major blood vessels.
Anatomical Positions
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Anatomical Erect Position: The standard reference position for the human body.
- Body is standing upright
- Eyes are looking forward
- Arms are hanging by the sides
- Palms of the hands are facing forward
- Feet are flat on the floor and pointing forward.
- Supine Position: Body lying face up.
- Prone Position: Body lying face down.
- Lateral Decubitus Position: Body lying on its side (right or left).
- Lithotomy Position: Body lying on its back with legs raised and separated.
Major Systems of the Body
- Integumentary, Skeletal, Articular, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Urinary, Reproductive, and Nervous.
Skeletal System
- Classification of bones based on position.
- Axial Skeleton: Forms the central axis of the body (skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum).
- Appendicular Skeleton: Forms the appendages or limbs (upper and lower limbs attached via the pectoral and pelvic girdles)
- Specific bones are listed for each skeleton, e.g., skull, mandible, ribs, sternum, vertebrae.
Articulare System (Joints)
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Classification of Joints:
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Fibrous Joints: Fixed joints where bones are connected by fibrous tissue.
- Sutures: Present in the skull
- Syndesmoses: Present in inferior tibiofibular joint
- Gomphoses: Present in teeth
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Cartilaginous Joints: Joints where bones are connected by cartilage
- Primary Cartilaginous Joints: Temporary joints between growth plates (epiphysis and diaphysis). - Example: Intervertebral disc, Symphysis public
- Secondary Cartilaginous Joints: Permanent joints of cartilage (hyaline).
- Synovial Joints: Joints that freely move.
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Fibrous Joints: Fixed joints where bones are connected by fibrous tissue.
Synovial Joint Characteristics
- Fibrous Capsule
- Articular Cartilage
- Synovial membrane
- Synovial fluid
- Ligaments
Upper Extremity Bones
- Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges
Lower Extremity Bones
- Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges
Muscular System
- Three types of Muscles
- Skeletal
- Smooth
- Cardiac
- The specifics of each muscle type (attached, position, contraction) are noted.
Cardiovascular System
- Details about the heart and blood vessels (Arteries, Veins).
- Specific components of arteries (Aorta - Ascending, Arch, Descending) and also arteries in abdomen and pelvis; and arteries of lower and upper limbs and veins of the body are noted.
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