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What does the term 'medial' refer to?
The term 'distal' refers to a position closer to the attached end of a limb.
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What is the anatomical term used to refer to the neck?
Cervical
The ______ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the term for the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body?
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Supine position refers to lying face down.
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What does 'bilateral' refer to in anatomical terms?
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The ______ is a term for the inflammation in a joint.
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Match the anatomical root with its corresponding meaning:
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Which of the following movements refers to the internal rotation of the foot?
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Eccentric muscle action occurs when the muscle shortens and creates tension.
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What does the term 'unicameral' indicate?
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Study Notes
Positional Terms
- Prone: position lying face down.
- Supine: position lying face up.
- Bilateral: refers to both sides of the body.
- Unilateral: refers to one side of the body.
- Ipsilateral: refers to the same side as another body part.
- Contralateral: refers to the opposite side of another body part.
Foot Movements
- Eversion (pronated foot): involves internal rotation of the foot.
- Inversion (supinated foot): involves external rotation of the foot.
Limb Movements
- Adduction: movement of a limb towards the midline or another part of the body.
- Abduction: movement of a limb away from the midline or another part of the body.
Muscle Actions
- Isometric: muscle tension that occurs without a change in length.
- Concentric (isotonic): muscle shortens and generates tension.
- Eccentric: muscle lengthens while creating tension, acting as a resistive force.
Common Anatomical Terms
- Arthro: prefix meaning joint; exemplified in arthritis (inflammation of a joint).
- Bi: prefix meaning two; exemplified in biceps (two-headed muscle).
- Brachium: refers to the arm; exemplified in brachialis (muscles of the arm).
- Cardio: related to the heart; example cardiology (study of the heart).
- Cephalo: refers to the head; example cephalic (pertaining to the head).
- Chondro: prefix related to cartilage; example chondroectomy (surgical removal of cartilage).
- Costo: prefix meaning rib; example costochondral (pertaining to a rib and its cartilage).
- Dermo: related to skin; example dermatitis (inflammation of skin).
- Hemo/Hemat: concerning blood; example hemorrhage (internal or external bleeding).
- Ilio: refers to the ilium, part of the pelvic bone.
- Myo: prefix denoting muscle; example myositis (inflammation of muscle).
- Os/Osteo: related to bone; example osteomalacia (softening of bone).
- Pulmo: refers to lungs; example pulmonary artery (brings blood to lungs).
- Thoraco: pertains to the chest; example thorax.
- Tri: prefix meaning three; example triceps (three-headed muscle).
Anatomical Directional Terms
- Anterior (Ventral): indicates the front of the body.
- Posterior (Dorsal): indicates the back of the body.
- Superior: toward the head.
- Inferior: away from the head.
- Medial: towards the body's midline.
- Lateral: away from the body's midline.
- Proximal: towards the limb's attached end or the midline.
- Distal: away from the limb's attached end or midline.
- Superficial: located close to the body surface.
- Deep: located further beneath the body surface than superficial structures.
Regional Terms
- Cervical: refers to the neck region.
- Thoracic: refers to the area between the neck and abdomen, also known as the chest.
- Lumbar: refers to the portion of the back between the abdomen and pelvis.
- Plantar: refers to the bottom or sole of the feet.
- Dorsal: refers to the top surface of the feet and hands.
- Palmar: refers to the anterior or ventral surface of the hands.
Anatomical Planes
- Sagittal Plane: an imaginary line dividing the body into right and left sections.
- Frontal Plane: an imaginary section dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts.
- Transverse Plane: also known as the horizontal plane, divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
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Test your knowledge of essential anatomy terms related to body positions and movements. This quiz covers concepts such as bilateral, unilateral, eversion, and inversion. Perfect for students learning about human anatomy and physiology.
