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What does 'cranial' relate to in the human body?

The skull (correct)

The limbs

The spine

The torso

What does 'caudal' refer to in the human body?

The hands

The head

The feet

The tail (correct)

What is the definition of the term 'lateral' in anatomy?

Structures closer to the median plane

Structures inferior to the median plane

Structures superior to the median plane

Structures away from the median plane (correct)

What does 'proximal' describe in the limbs?

A point nearer to the trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is said to be superior?

Any point or structure nearer to the head Signup and view all the answers

Where is a proximal point or structure located?

Nearer to the trunk Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the term 'median', in relation to the body?

Relating to the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What can be described as proximal or distal?

The limbs and any point or structure Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thumb located in relation to the median plane?

Lateral to the median plane Signup and view all the answers

What direction is away from the median plane?

Lateral direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of the foot towards the ground?

Plantarflexion Signup and view all the answers

Which movement involves moving away from the median plane of the body?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement towards the median plane of the body?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement does plantarflexion involve?

Flexion movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of abduction in terms of movement?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction the sole faces during inversion?

Medially Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite movement of inversion?

Eversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of the thumb towards the other fingers?

Opposition Signup and view all the answers

During which movement does the sole of the foot face outward?

Eversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical direction of the sole of the foot during eversion?

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of protrusion in the context of tongue movement?

Moving the tongue forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of protrusion in tongue movement?

Retrusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for movement of the tongue backward?

Retrusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the tongue during protrusion?

Forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between protrusion and retrusion?

They are opposite movements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Directions

Lateral: structures away from the median plane, where the thumb lies laterally, and are farther away from the midline of the body.
Superior or upper (supra): points or structures nearer to the head or above another structure.
Cranial: related to the skull or head.
Caudal: referring to the tail or lower part of the body.

Anatomical Movements

Abduction: movement away from the median plane of the body, towards the outside.
Adduction: movement towards the median plane of the body, towards the midline.
Plantarflexion: movement of the foot towards the ground, where the toes point downwards.
Inversion: movement of the sole of the foot towards the medial side, where the sole faces inward.
Eversion: movement of the sole of the foot towards the lateral side, where the sole faces outward.
Opposition: movement of the thumb towards the other fingers, as in counting or grasping.
Protrusion: movement of a structure forward, such as the tongue moving forward out of the mouth.
Retrusion: movement of a structure backward, such as the tongue moving backward into the mouth.