Basic Anatomy Introduction

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In the anatomical position, what is the orientation of the palms?

Facing downward

Facing forward (correct)

Facing upward

Facing backward

What is the term for a structure that lies nearer to the median plane of the body than another?

Paramedian

Lateral

Sagittal

Medial (correct)

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Coronal plane

Sagittal plane

Median plane (correct)

Paramedian plane

What is the branch of anatomy that studies the structure and function of the body as it relates to the practice of medicine?

Clinical anatomy Signup and view all the answers

In the anatomical position, how are the legs positioned?

Together and directed forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a plane situated to one or the other side of the median plane and parallel to it?

Paramedian plane Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'superficial' refer to in anatomical terminology?

A structure located near the surface of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is located outside the cranial cavity?

External carotid artery Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ipsilateral' refer to?

Structures located on the same side of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the position of the body when lying on the back?

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe structures located near the center of an organ or cavity?

Internal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the position of the body when lying face downward?

Prone position Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Coronal Planes in the human body?

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the front of the body?

Anterior Signup and view all the answers

In describing the hand, what terms are used in place of anterior and posterior?

Palmar and dorsal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a structure that is closer to the roots of the limbs?

Proximal Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Horizontal, or Transverse, Planes in the human body?

Divides the body into superior and inferior parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a structure that is farther away from the roots of the limbs?

Distal Signup and view all the answers