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What is the movement termed when a limb is brought closer to the median plane of the body?
What is the movement termed when a limb is brought closer to the median plane of the body?
- Adduction (correct)
- Extension
- Circumduction
- Abduction
Which term refers to the rotation of the forearm that directs the palm of the hand backwards?
Which term refers to the rotation of the forearm that directs the palm of the hand backwards?
- Pronation (correct)
- Inversion
- Supination
- Eversion
Which directional term describes a position further from the center of the body?
Which directional term describes a position further from the center of the body?
- Medial
- Superficial
- Distal (correct)
- Proximal
What is the primary characteristic of circumduction?
What is the primary characteristic of circumduction?
What movement is characterized by the bending of a joint or limb?
What movement is characterized by the bending of a joint or limb?
What is the primary focus of gross anatomy?
What is the primary focus of gross anatomy?
Which anatomical position describes the body lying face down?
Which anatomical position describes the body lying face down?
What does the median plane do with respect to the human body?
What does the median plane do with respect to the human body?
Which method of studying anatomy involves the use of imaging techniques such as X-rays and MRIs?
Which method of studying anatomy involves the use of imaging techniques such as X-rays and MRIs?
Which of the following positions has the eyes looking forwards, with palms facing forward and feet close together?
Which of the following positions has the eyes looking forwards, with palms facing forward and feet close together?
What type of anatomy focuses on the anatomy related to surgical procedures?
What type of anatomy focuses on the anatomy related to surgical procedures?
In which anatomical study method would you primarily use a microscope?
In which anatomical study method would you primarily use a microscope?
What is the name of the anatomical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
What is the name of the anatomical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
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Study Notes
Anatomy Definition
- The study of the structure, arrangement, and geography of the human body.
Methods to Study Anatomy
- Gross Anatomy (macroscopic): Studying anatomy on cadavers using the naked eye.
- Microscopic Anatomy: Studying anatomy using a microscope.
- Surface Anatomy: Studying the position and outlines of structures in relation to the body's external surface.
- Living Anatomy: Studying anatomy on living subjects through palpation (touch), inspection (sight), auscultation (listening with a stethoscope), and endoscopes.
- Radiological Anatomy: Using X-rays (plain or contrast) and advanced techniques like CT and MRI scans.
- Clinical (Applied) Anatomy: Studying macroscopic structure and function in relation to medical practice and health sciences.
- Surgical Anatomy: Focusing on the anatomy relevant to surgical exposures and incisions.
Human Body Organization
Anatomical Position
- The standard position used for describing anatomy.
- The body stands erect with:
- Eyes looking forward.
- Upper limbs straight by the side of the trunk, palms facing forward.
- Feet together.
Body Positions
- Supine Position: Lying on the back with the face looking upwards.
- Prone Position: Lying on the front with the face looking downwards.
Anatomical Planes
- Median Plane (Median Sagittal Plane): Vertical, antero-posterior plane passing through the body's center, dividing it into equal right and left halves.
- Paramedian Sagittal Plane: Any vertical plane parallel to the median plane, creating unequal right and left portions.
- Coronal Plane (Frontal): Vertical, side-to-side plane perpendicular to the median plane, dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts.
- Transverse Plane (Horizontal): Plane of cross-sectioning, perpendicular to both median and coronal planes, dividing the body into upper and lower parts.
Anatomical Directions
- Anterior (Ventral): Front of the body.
- Posterior (Dorsal): Back of the body.
- Superior (Cranial): Towards the head.
- Inferior (Caudal): Towards the feet.
- Medial: Towards the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
- Proximal: Closer to the point of origin or attachment.
- Distal: Farther from the point of origin or attachment.
- Superficial: Near the surface.
- Deep: Away from the surface.
- Right: Right side of the body.
- Left: Left side of the body.
Terms Related to Movement
- Flexion: Bending of a joint or limb.
- Extension: Straightening of a joint or limb.
- Adduction: Movement of a limb towards the median plane.
- Abduction: Movement of a limb away from the median plane.
- Rotation: Turning movement around the long axis of the body or part.
- Medial (Internal) Rotation: Turning inwards.
- Lateral (External) Rotation: Turning outwards.
- Circumduction: Circular movement of a limb involving flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction.
- Pronation: Rotation of the forearm to turn the palm backwards.
- Supination: Rotation of the forearm to turn the palm forwards.
- Inversion: Turning the foot inwards, elevating the inner margin, directing the sole medially.
- Eversion: Turning the foot outwards, elevating the outer margin, directing the sole laterally.
- Protraction: Moving a body part forward.
- Retraction: Moving a body part backward.
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