Basic Anatomy Introduction
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What do the terms superior and inferior refer to in anatomical direction?

  • Upper and lower ends of the body (correct)
  • Front and back of the body
  • Left and right sides of the body
  • Inner and outer parts of an organ
  • What is the term for structures located on the same side of the body?

  • Medial
  • Contralateral
  • Lateral
  • Ipsilateral (correct)
  • What is the term for structures located on opposite sides of the body?

  • Lateral
  • Contralateral (correct)
  • Ipsilateral
  • Medial
  • What do the terms internal and external refer to in anatomical direction?

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    What is the anatomical position of the body when lying on its back?

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    What is the anatomical position of the body when lying face downward?

    <p>Prone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the terms superficial and deep refer to in anatomical direction?

    <p>Relative distances from the surface of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a structure located closer to the midline of the body?

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    What is the term for a structure located farther away from the midline of the body?

    <p>Lateral (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a structure located in front of another structure?

    <p>Anterior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term inferior denotes a structure that is closer to the upper end of the body.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The external carotid artery is found inside the cranial cavity.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term contralateral refers to structures located on the same side of the body.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The supine position of the body is lying face downward.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term ipsilateral refers to structures located on opposite sides of the body.

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    The term superior denotes a structure that is closer to the lower end of the body.

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    The internal carotid artery is found outside the cranial cavity.

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    The prone position of the body is lying on the back.

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    The term deep denotes a structure that is closer to the surface of the body.

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    The term superficial denotes a structure that is farther away from the surface of the body.

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    Flashcards

    Ipsilateral

    Describes structures located on the same side of the body.

    Contralateral

    Describes structures located on opposite sides of the body.

    Superior

    Refers to the direction closer to the upper end of the body.

    Inferior

    Refers to the direction closer to the lower end of the body.

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    Anterior

    Refers to the direction closer to the front of the body.

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    Posterior

    Refers to the direction closer to the back of the body.

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    Medial

    Refers to the direction closer to the midline of the body.

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    Lateral

    Refers to the direction farther away from the midline of the body.

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    Superficial

    Refers to the direction closer to the surface of the body.

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    Deep

    Refers to the direction farther away from the surface of the body.

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    Internal

    Refers to structures found inside an organ or cavity.

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    External

    Refers to structures found outside an organ or cavity.

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    Supine

    The anatomical position of the body when lying on its back, with face upward.

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    Prone

    The anatomical position of the body when lying face downward.

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    The term inferior denotes a structure that is closer to the upper end of the body.

    False

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    The external carotid artery is found inside the cranial cavity.

    False

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    The term contralateral refers to structures located on the same side of the body.

    False

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    The supine position of the body is lying face downward.

    False

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    The term ipsilateral refers to structures located on opposite sides of the body.

    False

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    The term superior denotes a structure that is closer to the lower end of the body.

    False

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