Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the transverse plane?

This plane divides the body into superior and inferior.

What is the frontal plane?

This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior.

What is the midsagittal plane?

Divides the body into equal left and right halves.

What is the parasagittal plane?

Divides the body into unequal right and left sides. Signup and view all the answers

What is the coronal plane?

Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered part of the axial region? (Check all that apply)

Ribs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is part of the appendicular region?

Pectoral region Signup and view all the answers

Which body region(s) belong to the appendicular region? (Select all that apply)

Anterbrachial Signup and view all the answers

What is hypothyroidism?

Decreased function of the thyroid gland. Signup and view all the answers

What is cardiomyopathy?

Disease of the heart muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What is gastroenteritis?

Inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. Signup and view all the answers

What is cleidocranial dysplasia?

Abnormal growth of the clavicle and skull. Signup and view all the answers

What is hepatomegaly?

Enlarged liver. Signup and view all the answers

What does proximal refer to?

Closer to the origin of the structure. Signup and view all the answers

What does medial refer to?

Toward the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does cephalad mean?

Towards the head. Signup and view all the answers

What does superficial refer to?

Near the surface of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does dorsal refer to?

Towards the back. Signup and view all the answers

What is the zygomaticus?

Muscle to bone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the malleus?

Middle-ear bone. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Planes of the Body

Transverse Plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
Frontal Plane (Coronal Plane): Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into left and right portions.
Midsagittal Plane: A specific sagittal plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Parasagittal Plane: Divides the body into unequal right and left sides.

Sectional Views and Comparisons

Frontal View:
- Cannot simultaneously display anterior and posterior structures.
- Cannot display the sternum and vertebrae at the same time.
Sagittal View:
- Cannot produce views of both kidneys simultaneously.
Transverse View:
- Cannot display both abdominal and thoracic organs together.

Body Regions

Axial Region:
- Includes the sternum, coccyx, ribs, and vertebrae.
Appendicular Region:
- Crural region (leg) is part of this region.
- Carpal (wrist) and anterbrachial (forearm) regions are also included.

Anatomical Relationships

Lleum to Ilium: Small intestine connected to the hip bone.
Trapezius to Trapezium: Muscle in the back related to the wrist bone.
Zygomaticus to Zygomatic: Muscle associated with the zygomatic bone.
Malleus to Malleolus: Middle ear bone linked to the protuberance of the ankle.

Medical Conditions

Hypothyroidism: Characterized by decreased thyroid gland function.
Cardiomyopathy: A disease affecting the heart muscle.
Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Cleidocranial Dysplasia: Abnormal growth affecting the clavicle and skull.
Hepatomegaly: Indicates an enlarged liver.

Anatomical Terms of Location

Proximal: Refers to being closer to the origin of a structure.
Medial: Means toward the midline of the body.
Cephalad: Direction towards the head from a lower position.
Superficial: Indicates being near the surface of the body.
Dorsal: Refers to the back side of the body.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of anatomical planes with these flashcards. Each card features a term related to body sections and provides a clear definition for better understanding. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology.