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The prime mover is the muscle that stabilizes the origin of another muscle.
The prime mover is the muscle that stabilizes the origin of another muscle.
False
Flexion refers to the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body.
Flexion refers to the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body.
False
Peristalsis is a type of movement entirely controlled by voluntary muscle.
Peristalsis is a type of movement entirely controlled by voluntary muscle.
False
Cardiac muscles are characterized by branching striated muscle fibers.
Cardiac muscles are characterized by branching striated muscle fibers.
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Deep fascia is a type of connective tissue that develops glandular tissue.
Deep fascia is a type of connective tissue that develops glandular tissue.
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The term contralateral refers to structures on the same side of the body.
The term contralateral refers to structures on the same side of the body.
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The diaphysis is the middle part of a developing long bone.
The diaphysis is the middle part of a developing long bone.
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The coronal plane divides the body into upper and lower halves.
The coronal plane divides the body into upper and lower halves.
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An example of a flat bone is the vertebrae.
An example of a flat bone is the vertebrae.
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Ossification is the process of bone formation.
Ossification is the process of bone formation.
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The fleshy part of the muscle is known as tendon.
The fleshy part of the muscle is known as tendon.
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The term medial describes a structure situated further from the median plane.
The term medial describes a structure situated further from the median plane.
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The thoracic cavity is an example of one of the five major cavities in the body.
The thoracic cavity is an example of one of the five major cavities in the body.
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terms and Terminology
- Median plane: Divides the body vertically into right and left halves.
- Medial: Structures closer to the median plane.
- Lateral: Structures further away from the median plane.
- Coronal plane: Divides the body into anterior and posterior halves.
- Transverse plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) halves.
- Ventral: Front of the body.
- Dorsal: Back of the body.
- Proximal: Structures closer to the root of a limb.
- Distal: Structures further away from the root of a limb.
- Ipsilateral: Same side of the body.
- Contralateral: Opposite side of the body.
- Supine position: Body lying on the back.
- Prone position: Body lying on the face.
Bones
- Ossification: The process of bone formation.
- Diaphysis: Middle part of a long bone.
- Epiphyses: Ends of a long bone.
- Epiphyseal plate: The only place where bone growth in length occurs.
- Medullary cavity: Cavity in the diaphysis of a long bone.
- Periosteum: Outer fibrous tissue membrane covering the bone.
- Bone growth in width: Occurs by the periosteum on its outer surface.
- Intramembranous Ossification: Mesenchyme directly ossifies into bone.
- Endochondral Ossification: Cartilage models ossify into bone.
- Irregular bones: Vertebrae.
- Flat bones: Bones of the skull cap.
- Long bones: Humerus.
- Short bones: Carpus.
- Fossa: Depressed area on a bone.
- Process: Projection of a bone.
- Spine: Thorn-like process.
- Tubercle: Small raised eminence.
Muscles
- Skeletal muscles: Voluntary striated muscles.
- Smooth muscles: Involuntary muscles.
- Cardiac muscles: Striated muscles found in the heart.
- Origin: Attachment of a muscle that moves the least.
- Insertion: Attachment of a muscle that moves the most.
- Belly: Fleshy part of a muscle.
- Tendons: Fibrous ends of muscles attached to bones.
- Aponeurosis: Flat tendon.
- Flexion: Approximating two surfaces by making an angle.
- Extension: Straightening.
- Abduction: Moving a limb away from the midline.
- Adduction: Moving a limb towards the midline.
- Medial Rotation: Rotation towards the median plane.
- Lateral Rotation: Rotation away from the median plane.
- Protraction: Moving forward.
- Retraction: Moving backwards.
- Prime mover: Chief muscle for a specific movement.
- Antagonist: Muscle opposing the action of the prime mover.
- Fixator: Muscle stabilizing the origin of the prime mover.
- Synergist: Prevents movement of joints crossed by the prime mover.
- Peristalsis: The action of smooth muscles in the intestine to propel contents.
- Smooth muscles: Have spindle-shaped cells.
- Autonomic nervous system: Supplies smooth and cardiac muscles.
- Cardiac muscles: Consist of striated muscle fibers that branch and unite.
- Myocardium: Cardiac muscles forming the heart wall.
- Conductive system: Specialized cardiac muscle fibers controlling heart rhythm.
- Superficial fascia: Subcutaneous tissue where mammary glands develop.
- Deep fascia: Membranous layer forming intermuscular septa, retinacula, and aponeuroses.
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Test your knowledge on crucial anatomical terms and their meanings, as well as the basic structures and processes associated with bones. This quiz covers everything from planes of the body to specific bone terminology that is vital for understanding human anatomy.
