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A surgeon makes an incision that divides the kidney into anterior and posterior portions. Which anatomical plane is the surgeon using?
A surgeon makes an incision that divides the kidney into anterior and posterior portions. Which anatomical plane is the surgeon using?
- Sagittal plane
- Transverse plane
- Coronal plane (correct)
- Oblique plane
In anatomical terms, which of the following describes the relationship of the elbow to the wrist?
In anatomical terms, which of the following describes the relationship of the elbow to the wrist?
- The elbow is medial to the wrist.
- The elbow is distal to the wrist.
- The elbow is lateral to the wrist.
- The elbow is proximal to the wrist. (correct)
What type of anatomy would be used to study the structure of tissues taken from a liver biopsy?
What type of anatomy would be used to study the structure of tissues taken from a liver biopsy?
- Regional anatomy
- Macroscopic anatomy
- Microscopic anatomy (correct)
- Surface anatomy
In the anatomical position, which directional term accurately describes the relationship of the nose to the eyes?
In the anatomical position, which directional term accurately describes the relationship of the nose to the eyes?
A doctor is describing a pain located towards the back of the leg. Which of the following terms would be MOST appropriate?
A doctor is describing a pain located towards the back of the leg. Which of the following terms would be MOST appropriate?
Consider a muscle named flexor carpi radialis. Based on its name, what action does this muscle perform and where is it located?
Consider a muscle named flexor carpi radialis. Based on its name, what action does this muscle perform and where is it located?
A person is experiencing pain in the lower part of their leg. Which of the following terms best describes this region?
A person is experiencing pain in the lower part of their leg. Which of the following terms best describes this region?
If a doctor says that a tumor is superior to the liver, what does that mean?
If a doctor says that a tumor is superior to the liver, what does that mean?
Which plane would allow you to simultaneously view the brain and the spinal cord in a single section?
Which plane would allow you to simultaneously view the brain and the spinal cord in a single section?
Compared to the knee, the toes are:
Compared to the knee, the toes are:
Flashcards
Anatomy
Anatomy
The study of the structure and organization of the body.
Microscopic Anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
The study of structures too small to be seen without a microscope.
Macroscopic Anatomy
Macroscopic Anatomy
The study of structures visible to the naked eye.
Superior
Superior
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Inferior
Inferior
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Anterior/Ventral
Anterior/Ventral
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Posterior/Dorsal
Posterior/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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Coronal Plane
Coronal Plane
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Sagittal Plane
Sagittal Plane
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Transverse (Axial) Plane
Transverse (Axial) Plane
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Study Notes
- Anatomy is the study of the body's structure and organization.
- Microscopic anatomy requires magnification to view structures.
- Macroscopic anatomy involves the study of structures visible to the naked eye.
- A flexor muscle shortens to flex a joint.
- "Carpi" refers to the wrist area.
- "Radialis" relates to the radius bone.
- "Crus" refers to the legs.
Directional Terms
- Superior indicates a position above or closer to the head.
- Inferior indicates a position below or closer to the feet.
- Anterior (or ventral) refers to the front.
- Posterior (or dorsal) refers to the back.
- Medial means closer to the midline of the body.
- Lateral means further from the midline of the body.
- Proximal indicates closer to the point of origin.
- Distal indicates further from the point of origin.
Anatomical Position
- The anatomical position is the standard reference point, with the body standing erect and palms facing forward.
Anatomical Planes
- The coronal plane divides the body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) sections.
- The sagittal plane divides the body into medial and lateral sections.
- The transverse (axial) plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
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Description
Explore anatomy: body structure, microscopic and macroscopic views. Learn directional terms like superior/inferior, anterior/posterior, medial/lateral and anatomical position. Understand anatomical planes including the coronal plane.
