Anatomy Basics: Anatomical Position

What term describes a position that is towards the front of the body?

Which term best describes a structure that is located farthest from the point of attachment?

In which direction does the term 'medial' refer?

Which plane divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections?

What is the term for a body part that is positioned close to the surface?

What are the three criteria that define the correct anatomical position?

Which plane is described as splitting the body into front and back halves?

Which anatomical axis is characterized as running vertically from head to foot?

What movement occurs around the antero-posterior axis?

Which anatomical plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?

In the correct anatomical position, where should the arms be positioned?

Which of the following statements about anatomical planes is true?

What type of movement is described by the horizontal axis?

Which anatomical position term would describe a person standing upright with feet together and arms at the sides?

Which of the following options is NOT one of the three main concepts introduced for describing movement?

Anatomical Position

Universal starting point for describing anatomical terms and movement.
Criteria for anatomical position: upright stance, forward-facing face and feet, arms at sides with palms facing forward.

Concepts for Describing Movement

Three key concepts: planes, axes, and position.

Anatomical Planes

Planes represent spatial orientations; positioned at right angles.
Can be applied to specific body parts.
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
- Vertical plane dividing the body into front and back halves.
Sagittal Plane
- Vertical plane dividing the body into left and right halves.
Transverse Plane
- Horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower halves.

Anatomical Axes

Movement involves joints and their respective axes describing movement direction.
Longitudinal Axis
- Vertical axis extending from head to foot.
Antero-posterior Axis
- Horizontal axis running from front to back, facilitating side-to-side rotation.
Horizontal Axis
- Horizontal axis connecting both sides of the body, enabling top-to-bottom rotation.

Body Position Terminology

Key terms for body positioning to be used extensively in anatomy discussions.
Superior: toward the top (cranial).
Inferior: toward the bottom (caudal).
Anterior: toward the front (ventral).
Posterior: toward the back (dorsal).
Medial: toward the midline (center).
Lateral: away from the midline.
Proximal: closest to point of attachment.
Distal: farthest from point of attachment.
Superficial: on or near the surface.
Deep: farther from the surface.

Application of Knowledge

Movements can be analyzed using planes and axes.
- Example:
  - Cartwheel:
    - Plane: Frontal
    - Axis: Anteroposterior
  - Figure Skater Spin:
    - Plane: Transverse
    - Axis: Longitudinal

Image Identification

Pictures can be described based on their visual plane:
- Sagittal view: left-right division.
- Frontal view: anterior-posterior division.
- Transverse view: upper-lower division.

This quiz focuses on understanding the anatomical position, which serves as a universal reference point for describing the body. You'll learn about the criteria needed to achieve the correct anatomical stance. Test your knowledge and solidify your grasp on foundational anatomy concepts.