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What is the primary definition of anatomy?
What is the primary definition of anatomy?
Which of the following is NOT a method of studying anatomy?
Which of the following is NOT a method of studying anatomy?
What does regional anatomy primarily focus on?
What does regional anatomy primarily focus on?
Which anatomical study method involves using imaging techniques such as CT and MRI?
Which anatomical study method involves using imaging techniques such as CT and MRI?
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Which term best describes the study of the human body at particular sections?
Which term best describes the study of the human body at particular sections?
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What is the primary focus of systemic anatomy?
What is the primary focus of systemic anatomy?
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Which statement accurately describes the anatomical position?
Which statement accurately describes the anatomical position?
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What does the anatomical term 'proximal' refer to?
What does the anatomical term 'proximal' refer to?
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left parts?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left parts?
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Which term describes a position that is nearer to the side of the body?
Which term describes a position that is nearer to the side of the body?
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What is the term for the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
What is the term for the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
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What movement does 'flexion' refer to?
What movement does 'flexion' refer to?
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The term 'superficial' is best defined as which of the following?
The term 'superficial' is best defined as which of the following?
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Which of the following terms refers to the front of the body?
Which of the following terms refers to the front of the body?
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What does 'ipsilateral' mean in anatomical terms?
What does 'ipsilateral' mean in anatomical terms?
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What describes the midsagittal plane?
What describes the midsagittal plane?
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Which term refers to the sole of the foot?
Which term refers to the sole of the foot?
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What is the anatomical term for movement away from the midline?
What is the anatomical term for movement away from the midline?
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Which anatomical term means near the back of the body?
Which anatomical term means near the back of the body?
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Which anatomical term means 'moving part is rotated towards the midline'?
Which anatomical term means 'moving part is rotated towards the midline'?
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What does 'plantar flexion' refer to?
What does 'plantar flexion' refer to?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- Standard reference position of the body used to describe anatomical relations
- Body standing upright, face (eyes) looking forward
- Upper limbs hanging by the side, palms facing forward, fingers straight
- Lower limbs parallel with feet together & toes pointing forwards
Anatomical Planes
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Sagittal Planes: vertical planes dividing the body into right and left parts
- Midsagittal (Median) Plane: divides the body into equal right and left halves
- Parasagittal (Paramedian) Planes: parallel to midsagittal plane, divide body into unequal right and left parts
- Coronal (Frontal) Plane: vertical planes perpendicular to sagittal plane, divide body into anterior and posterior parts
- Transverse (Axial) Plane: horizontal planes dividing the body into upper and lower parts
Anatomical Terms (Position of Structures)
- Superior/Cephali: nearer to the head
- Inferior/Caudal: nearer to the feet
- Median: at the midline of the body
- Medial: nearer to the midline of the body
- Lateral: nearer to the side of the body
- Proximal: near to the structure origin or root of the limb
- Distal: away from the structure origin or root of the limb
- Intermediate: between 2 points
- Ipsilateral: same side of the body
- Contralateral: opposite side of the body
- Superficial: nearer to the surface of the body
- Deep: away from the surface of the body
- External: outside an organ or cavity
- Internal: inside an organ or cavity
- Anterior/Ventral/Rostral: near the front of the body
- Posterior/Dorsal: near the back of the body
- Palmer: anterior surface of the hand
- Planter: sole of the foot
Anatomical Terms (Movements)
- Flexion (bending): moving part carried forwards, movement on the transverse axis
- Extension (straightening): moving part carried backwards, movement on the transverse axis
- Abduction: moving part carried away from the body/reference line, movement on anteroposterior axis
- Adduction: moving part carried towards the body/reference line, movement on anteroposterior axis
- Medial Rotation: moving part rotated towards midline, movement on vertical axis
- Lateral Rotation: moving part rotated away from midline, movement on vertical axis
- Circumduction: moving part forms the base of a cone
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Description
Test your knowledge on the standard anatomical position, anatomical planes, and key terms used in anatomy. This quiz covers essential concepts that are vital for understanding human body structure and orientation.
