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What is the correct definition of adduction in relation to the arm's movement?
What is the correct definition of adduction in relation to the arm's movement?
Which movement involves bringing the palm towards the inner wrist?
Which movement involves bringing the palm towards the inner wrist?
What action describes lateral rotation of the arm?
What action describes lateral rotation of the arm?
Which movement is described as moving the thumb away from the midline in anatomical position?
Which movement is described as moving the thumb away from the midline in anatomical position?
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What is the action called when you touch your thumb to other digits?
What is the action called when you touch your thumb to other digits?
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What is the anatomical position characterized by?
What is the anatomical position characterized by?
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right portions?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right portions?
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What term best describes the position of the nose in relation to the ear?
What term best describes the position of the nose in relation to the ear?
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Which of the following is true regarding the proximal and distal terms?
Which of the following is true regarding the proximal and distal terms?
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What is the correct description of the term 'superficial'?
What is the correct description of the term 'superficial'?
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If the shoulder joint is described as proximal to the elbow, what does this indicate?
If the shoulder joint is described as proximal to the elbow, what does this indicate?
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Which term is used for the surface of the foot that touches the ground?
Which term is used for the surface of the foot that touches the ground?
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What is the function of the axial (transverse) plane?
What is the function of the axial (transverse) plane?
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Study Notes
Adduction
- Adduction refers to the movement of a limb towards the body's midline.
- In the arm, adduction involves bringing the arm from an abducted position (away from the body) back down to the side of the body.
Palm towards inner wrist
- The movement of bringing the palm towards the inner wrist is called ulnar deviation.
Lateral rotation of the arm
- Lateral rotation of the arm involves rotating the arm outward, so that the palm faces away from the body.
Thumb away from midline
- Moving the thumb away from the midline in anatomical position is known as abduction of the thumb.
Touching thumb to other digits
- Opposition is the movement of touching the thumb to other digits.
Anatomical Position
- The anatomical position is a standardized reference point used to describe the body.
- This position involves standing upright, arms at the sides, palms facing forward, and feet slightly apart.
Sagittal Plane
- The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
Nose vs. Ear
- The nose is anterior (front) in relation to the ear.
Proximal & Distal
- Proximal describes a structure closer to the origin or point of attachment of a limb.
- Distal describes a structure farther away from the origin or point of attachment of a limb.
Superficial
- Superficial refers to structures located near the surface of the body.
Shoulder and Elbow Relation
- The statement that the shoulder joint is proximal to the elbow indicates that the shoulder is closer to the point of attachment of the arm (the trunk) than the elbow.
Bottom of the Foot
- Plantar is the term used for the surface of the foot that touches the ground.
Axial (Transverse) Plane
- The axial (transverse) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. This plane is used for describing movements such as rotation and twisting.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical position, planes, and directional terms. This quiz covers the standard reference position for the body and the different anatomical divisions. Enhance your understanding of anatomical terminology and body regions with this informative quiz.
