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Which directional term describes something located towards the front of the body?
Which directional term describes something located towards the front of the body?
- Ventral (correct)
- Distal
- Superior
- Posterior
The term 'proximal' indicates a point farther away from the body's attachment point.
The term 'proximal' indicates a point farther away from the body's attachment point.
False (B)
What is the regional term for the area at the back of the head?
What is the regional term for the area at the back of the head?
Occipital
The _ cavity contains the space where the brain sits.
The _ cavity contains the space where the brain sits.
Match the anatomical term with its common name:
Match the anatomical term with its common name:
If a doctor refers to the 'axillary' region, to which area of the body are they referring?
If a doctor refers to the 'axillary' region, to which area of the body are they referring?
A sagittal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
A sagittal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
The region known as the 'belly button' is anatomically referred to as the _ region.
The region known as the 'belly button' is anatomically referred to as the _ region.
The popliteal region refers to the _ of the knee.
The popliteal region refers to the _ of the knee.
Which of the following is a function of the thoracic cavity?
Which of the following is a function of the thoracic cavity?
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Anterior
Anterior
Towards the front of the body.
Posterior
Posterior
Towards the back of the body.
Superior
Superior
Upper portion of the body.
Inferior
Inferior
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Ventral
Ventral
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Dorsal
Dorsal
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Medial
Medial
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Lateral
Lateral
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Proximal
Proximal
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Distal
Distal
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Study Notes
- Chapter 1 notes from January 31
Directional Terms
- Anterior is the front and posterior is the back
- Superior indicates the upper portion of the body, inferior indicates the lower portion
- Ventral is the front, dorsal is the back
- Medial refers to towards the midline, and lateral refers to the side
- Proximal means closer to the body, distal means further away from the body
Regional Anatomy
- Cephalic refers to the head.
- Otic refers to the ear.
- Orbital refers to the eyes.
- Nasal refers to the nose.
- Mental refers to the chin.
- Buccal refers to the cheeks.
- Cervical refers to the neck.
- Occipital refers to the back of the head.
- Scapular refers to the shoulder blades.
- Brachial refers to the arm (upper).
- Carpal refers to the wrist.
- Axillary refers to the armpit.
- Thoracic refers to the chest.
- Umbilical refers to the belly button or navel.
- Patellar refers to the knee.
- Popliteal refers to the back of the knee.
- Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.
- Lumbar refers to the lower back.
- Gluteal refers to the buttock.
Body Cavities
- Cranial cavity contains space for the brain.
- Thoracic cavity contains space for the organs in the chest.
- Abdominal cavity contains the stomach.
- Epigastric region refers to the upper parts of the abdomen
- The belly button is the umbilical region
- Hypogastric region contains parts of the pelvic region
Planes of Section (Anatomical)
- Coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections (frontal).
- Transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections (horizontal).
- Sagittal plane divides the body into right and left sections.
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Anatomy chapter 1 notes covering directional and regional terms. Directional terms include anterior, posterior, superior, and inferior. Regional terms cover areas of the body such as cephalic, otic, orbital, and nasal.
