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Which position describes the body lying on its back?

  • Supine position
  • Prone position (correct)
  • Erect position
  • Lithotomy position

What defines the median (sagittal) plane in anatomical terms?

  • Divides the body into upper and lower parts
  • Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
  • Divides the body into equal right and left halves (correct)
  • Divides the body into unequal parts

In which anatomical position are the palms facing forwards?

  • Prone position
  • Erect anatomical position (correct)
  • Lateral decubitus position
  • Supine position

Which position involves lying on one’s side?

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What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?

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The horizontal plane divides the body into which two parts?

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What is the primary characteristic of the coronal (frontal) plane?

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Which positional term best describes the body's alignment when standing erect with arms at the sides?

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What are the plates of compact bone in the skull known as?

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What is the primary function of pneumatic bones?

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Which bones are classified as irregular bones?

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What is the largest sesamoid bone found in the body?

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What do sutural bones represent in the skull?

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What stops the proliferation of cells in the epiphyseal plate?

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What substance forms the structural composition of irregular bones?

<p>Both compact and spongy bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do pneumatic bones have on voice?

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What is a primary function of the superficial fascia?

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Where is fat most abundant in the body according to the description of superficial fascia?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the superficial fascia?

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What characterizes the deep fascia compared to the superficial fascia?

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How does deep fascia contribute to muscle structure in the limbs?

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In which parts of the body is deep fascia notably absent?

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What role does the superficial fascia play in body contouring?

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What is the nature of the fibers in deep fascia?

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What is the definition of a condyle?

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Which term describes an elongated depression on a bone?

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What best defines a tuberosity?

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Which of the following terms refers to a curved bony process that resembles a horn?

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What is the meaning of the term 'epicondyle'?

<p>A local elevation above a condyle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these terms describes a narrow gap or passage in a bone?

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What characterizes a 'fossa' in bone terminology?

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How would you define a 'meatus' in the context of bone structure?

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What is the role of osteoblasts in the growth of long bones?

<p>They increase bone width by adding bone to the external surface. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the ossification of the epiphyseal plate?

<p>Fusion of the diaphysis and epiphysis is under hormonal control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the nutrient artery supply?

<p>Inner 2/3 of the cortex and bone marrow. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries supply the epiphysis of a long bone?

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What is the significance of the mnemonic 'TOWARDS THE ELBOW I FLOW, AWAY FROM THE KNEE I FLEE'?

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How does the periosteal artery contribute to bone supply?

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What happens to the metaphyseal arteries after the ossification of the epiphyseal cartilage?

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Which statement accurately describes the timeline of ossification between genders?

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Anatomical Positions

  • Erect anatomical position: Body standing upright, eyes and face forward, upper limbs at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs directed laterally, and lower limbs close together.
  • Supine position: Body lies flat on its back.
  • Prone position: Body lies flat on its face.
  • Lateral decubitus position: Body lies on either side (right or left).
  • Lithotomy position: Body lies on back with hips and knees flexed and hips abducted.

Anatomical Planes

  • Median (Sagittal) plane: Vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.
  • Paramedian plane: Vertical plane parallel to the median plane, creating unequal right and left parts.
  • Coronal (Frontal) plane: Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
  • Horizontal plane: Transverse plane running horizontally, dividing the body into upper and lower parts.

Terms of Position

  • Anterior (Ventral): Refers to being in front or closer to the front of the body.

Fascia Types and Functions

  • Superficial Fascia: Loose connective tissue layer beneath the skin, connecting skin to underlying structures. Contains fat, especially in certain body regions, and provides insulation, nerve and vessel conduction, and skin mobility.
  • Deep Fascia: Dense collagen fiber membrane that is inelastic and supports muscles and structures, providing stability and attachment sites.

Types of Bones

  • Pneumatic Bones: Contain air cavities (paranasal sinuses), located mainly in skull bones like maxillary and frontal bones, aiding in voice resonance and reducing skull weight.
  • Irregular Bones: Bones without a consistent shape, e.g., vertebrae; structurally similar to short bones.
  • Sesamoid Bones: Small bones embedded in tendons (e.g., patella), diminishing friction.
  • Sutural Bones: Small bones located in skull sutures.

Bone Growth

  • Long bones grow in length through epiphyseal cartilages; fusion between epiphysis and diaphysis occurs via hormonal regulation.
  • Growth in width occurs when osteoblasts add new bone on the external surface and osteoclasts resorb bone internally.

Arterial Supply of Bones

  • Nutrient artery: Enters mid-shaft, supplying cortex and marrow; branches to upper and lower metaphyses.
  • Epiphyseal arteries: Supply epiphyses and anastomose with metaphyseal arteries post-ossification.
  • Metaphyseal arteries: Feed the metaphysis.
  • Periosteal arteries: Supply outer third of the bone cortex.

External Features of Bones

  • Bony Elevations:
    • Head: Rounded end of a bone.
    • Neck: Constricted section following the head.
    • Process: Elongated projection.
    • Spine: Pointed elongated projection.
    • Tubercle, Tuberosity, Trochanter: Localized elevations of varying sizes.
    • Condyle: Elevated articular surface.
  • Bony Depressions:
    • Fossa: General depression on a bone's surface.
    • Notch: Semicircular depression with two edges.
    • Groove/Sulcus: Elongated depression.
    • Foramen: Hole through a bone; Meatus has one closed end.
    • Impression: Slight indentation on a surface.

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