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What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sides?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sides?
What movement is defined as bringing a limb away from the median plane of the body?
What movement is defined as bringing a limb away from the median plane of the body?
In anatomical terminology, what does 'medial' indicate?
In anatomical terminology, what does 'medial' indicate?
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Which of the following movements describes the action of turning the palm of the hand to face posteriorly?
Which of the following movements describes the action of turning the palm of the hand to face posteriorly?
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What does the term 'proximal' refer to?
What does the term 'proximal' refer to?
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Which of the following movements combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in sequence?
Which of the following movements combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in sequence?
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In anatomical terms, what does 'inferior' mean?
In anatomical terms, what does 'inferior' mean?
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Which anatomical surface landmark is located in the upper central region of the abdomen?
Which anatomical surface landmark is located in the upper central region of the abdomen?
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What anatomical position is characterized by the body standing upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward?
What anatomical position is characterized by the body standing upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- Used as a reference point for describing the body's structures and movements.
- Standing upright with:
- Feet slightly apart.
- Palms facing forward.
- Arms at sides.
- Head facing forward.
Anatomical Terminology
- Anterior: Front of the body.
- Posterior: Back of the body.
- Superior: Towards the head or upper part of the body.
- Inferior: Towards the feet or lower part of the body.
- Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
- Medial: Towards the midline of the body.
Additional Terminology
- Cranial: Towards the head.
- Caudal: Towards the tail (bottom) of the body.
- Superficial: Near the surface of the body.
- Deep: Towards the inside of the body.
- Ventral: On the belly side of the body.
- Dorsal: On the back side of the body.
- Proximal: Closer to the point of origin or attachment of a limb.
- Distal: Farther away the point of origin or attachment of a limb.
Abbreviations
- a.: Artery
- br.: Branch
- n.: Nerve
- m.: Muscle
- v.: Vein
- aa.: Arteries
Anatomical Planes
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Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into left and right halves.
- Median Sagittal Plane: Passes through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal left and right halves.
- Frontal (Coronal) Plane: Divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
- Transverse (Axial) Plane: Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections.
Anatomical Movements
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle between two bones.
- Extension: Increasing the angle between two bones.
- Abduction: Moving a limb away from the midline.
- Adduction: Moving a limb towards the midline.
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Rotation: Turning or revolving on a long axis.
- Medial (Internal) Rotation: Rotating towards the midline.
- Lateral (External) Rotation: Rotating away from the midline.
- Circumduction: Combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in a circular motion.
- Opposition: The movement of the thumb to touch the fingertips of the same hand.
- Elevation: Raising a body part.
- Depression: Lowering a body part
- Plantar Flexion: Pointing the toes downwards.
- Dorsiflexion: Bending the foot upwards.
- Pronation: Rotating the forearm so the palm faces backwards.
- Supination: Rotating the forearm so the palm faces forward.
Abdominal Regions
- Right Hypochondrium: Region under the right rib cage.
- Right Lumbar: Region on the right side of the abdomen.
- Right Iliac: Region over the right hip bone.
- Epigastric: Upper central region of the abdomen.
- Umbilical: Region around the umbilicus (belly button).
- Hypogastric: Lower central region of the abdomen.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical position and terminology related to body structures and movements. This quiz covers terms such as anterior, posterior, lateral, and many more. Perfect for students studying human anatomy.
