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Which term describes a structure that is farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk?
Which term describes a structure that is farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk?
- Distal (correct)
- Deep
- Proximal
- Superficial
The ribs are considered superficial to the lungs.
The ribs are considered superficial to the lungs.
True (A)
What is the anatomical term for a structure that is away from the surface of the body?
What is the anatomical term for a structure that is away from the surface of the body?
Deep
The ___________ are distal to the carpals.
The ___________ are distal to the carpals.
What does the term 'superficial' indicate?
What does the term 'superficial' indicate?
'Deep' structures are more towards the surface of the body compared to other structures.
'Deep' structures are more towards the surface of the body compared to other structures.
Describe the relationship of the ribs to the skin of the chest and back.
Describe the relationship of the ribs to the skin of the chest and back.
Match the following anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the following anatomical terms with their definitions:
What term describes a part of the body that is further from the trunk or point of attachment?
What term describes a part of the body that is further from the trunk or point of attachment?
The term 'superficial' refers to a structure that is closer to the surface of the body.
The term 'superficial' refers to a structure that is closer to the surface of the body.
What anatomical term refers to the front of the body?
What anatomical term refers to the front of the body?
The elbow is _____ to the shoulder.
The elbow is _____ to the shoulder.
Match the following orientations with their definitions:
Match the following orientations with their definitions:
Which of the following pairs describes structures located on opposite sides of the body?
Which of the following pairs describes structures located on opposite sides of the body?
The term 'ipsilateral' means the same side of the body.
The term 'ipsilateral' means the same side of the body.
Define 'deep' in the context of anatomical positioning.
Define 'deep' in the context of anatomical positioning.
The ribs are ______ to the lungs.
The ribs are ______ to the lungs.
Match the following anatomical terms with their corresponding body parts:
Match the following anatomical terms with their corresponding body parts:
Which term refers to a structure that is closer to the point of attachment to the body?
Which term refers to a structure that is closer to the point of attachment to the body?
The term 'superficial' refers to structures located deep within the body.
The term 'superficial' refers to structures located deep within the body.
What is the term for the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
What is the term for the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
The term __________ refers to structures that are on opposite sides of the body.
The term __________ refers to structures that are on opposite sides of the body.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which term describes a structure that is toward the front of the body?
Which term describes a structure that is toward the front of the body?
The term 'lateral' means closer to the midline of the body.
The term 'lateral' means closer to the midline of the body.
What is the meaning of the term 'proximal'?
What is the meaning of the term 'proximal'?
The lungs are ______ to the heart.
The lungs are ______ to the heart.
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions.
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions.
Which of the following structures is considered superior to the stomach?
Which of the following structures is considered superior to the stomach?
The term 'posterior' refers to the back of the body.
The term 'posterior' refers to the back of the body.
In the context of anatomy, provide an example of an ipsilateral condition.
In the context of anatomy, provide an example of an ipsilateral condition.
The elbow is ______ to the wrist.
The elbow is ______ to the wrist.
Which of the following describes a structure being further away from the midline?
Which of the following describes a structure being further away from the midline?
Which term describes a position nearer to the front of the body?
Which term describes a position nearer to the front of the body?
The esophagus is anterior to the trachea.
The esophagus is anterior to the trachea.
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical terms?
The lungs are __________ to the heart.
The lungs are __________ to the heart.
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
The term 'contralateral' refers to structures on the same side of the body.
The term 'contralateral' refers to structures on the same side of the body.
Provide an example of ipsilateral structures.
Provide an example of ipsilateral structures.
The __________ is medial to the eyes.
The __________ is medial to the eyes.
Which anatomical term describes a structure farther from the midline?
Which anatomical term describes a structure farther from the midline?
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Study Notes
Directional Terms
- Distal: Farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk; e.g., phalanges are distal to carpals.
- Superficial/External: Towards or on the surface of the body; e.g., ribs are superficial to lungs.
- Deep/Internal: Away from the surface of the body; e.g., ribs are deep to the skin of the chest and back.
Anatomical Descriptors
- Anterior (Ventral): Nearer to the front of the body; e.g., sternum is anterior to the heart.
- Posterior (Dorsal): Nearer to the back of the body; e.g., esophagus is posterior to trachea.
- Medial: Nearer to the midline of the body; e.g., ulna is medial to the radius.
- Lateral: Farther from the midline; e.g., lungs are lateral to the heart.
- Intermediate: Between structures; e.g., transverse colon is intermediate to ascending and descending colon.
- Ipsilateral: Same side of the body; e.g., gallbladder and ascending colon are ipsilateral.
- Contralateral: Opposite side of the body; e.g., ascending and descending colons are contralateral.
- Proximal: Nearer to the origin of a structure; e.g., elbow is proximal to wrist.
Planes and Sections
- Sagittal/Longitudinal Plane: Divides the body into right and left portions.
- Median Plane: Cuts through the midline into equal halves.
- Parasagittal Plane: Divides into unequal right and left portions.
- Frontal/Coronal Plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- Transverse/Horizontal Plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
Anatomy vs. Physiology
- Anatomy: Study of body structures and their relationships. Derived from Greek: ana (up) + tomy (cutting).
- Physiology: Study of body functions; focuses on how parts work together.
Regional Body Names
- Head: Includes the skull and face (eyes, nose, mouth).
- Neck: Supports the head and connects it to the trunk.
- Trunk: Comprises the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
- Upper Limb: Attaches to the lateral trunk, includes armpit, shoulder to hand.
- Lower Limb: Attaches to the lower trunk, includes buttocks, thigh to foot.
Summary of Directional Terms
- Superior/Cephalic: Toward the head; e.g., heart is superior to liver.
- Inferior/Caudal: Away from the head; e.g., stomach is inferior to lungs.
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