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Which approach in the study of anatomy considers the organization of the body as segments or major parts based on form and mass?

  • Applied anatomy
  • Clinical anatomy
  • Systemic anatomy
  • Regional anatomy (correct)
  • Which approach in the study of anatomy recognizes the body's organization by layers such as skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscles, skeleton, body cavities, and visceral organs?

  • Regional anatomy (correct)
  • Systemic anatomy
  • Applied anatomy
  • Clinical anatomy
  • Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?

  • Frontal or Coronal plane (correct)
  • Transverse plane
  • Midsagittal or Median plane
  • Sagittal plane
  • Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

    <p>Sagittal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

    <p>Midsagittal or Median plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

    <p>Transverse plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term of direction refers to a position closer to the head or higher than another part?

    <p>Superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term of direction refers to a position closer to the feet or lower than another part?

    <p>Inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term of direction refers to a position closer to the midline or center of the body?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term of direction refers to a position farther away from the midline or center of the body?

    <p>Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane passes the body or structure between the transverse plane and either the sagittal or frontal planes?

    <p>Oblique plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is farther from the midline?

    <p>Inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk or nearer to the origin of a structure?

    <p>Proximal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is farther from the trunk or away from the origin of a structure?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is nearer to or at the front of the body?

    <p>Anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is away from the surface of the body?

    <p>Deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is nearer to or at the back of the body?

    <p>Posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a direction that is nearer to the midline?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes structures on the same side of the body as another structure?

    <p>Ipsilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes structures on the opposite side of the body from another structure?

    <p>Contralateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a tool commonly used in the study of anatomy?

    <p>Imaging tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of surface anatomy?

    <p>To visualize the structures beneath the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to anatomy emphasizes the interdependence of different systems in the body?

    <p>Systemic anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical application of surface anatomy?

    <p>Palpation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions?

    <p>Frontal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of anatomical terminology?

    <p>To precisely define relationships in the study of structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves?

    <p>Ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical position?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?

    <p>Sagittal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

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