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What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical terminology?
- Away from the point of origin (correct)
- Above in relation to another structure
- Nearest to the trunk or the point of origin
- Closest to the skin
Which term is used to describe a structure that is higher in relation to another structure?
Which term is used to describe a structure that is higher in relation to another structure?
- Proximal
- Superior (correct)
- Inferior
- Distal
Which of the following terms describes muscles in relation to bones?
Which of the following terms describes muscles in relation to bones?
- Deep (correct)
- Ipsilateral
- Distal
- Bilateral
What is the correct term for referencing both sides of the body?
What is the correct term for referencing both sides of the body?
Is the statement 'Distal and proximal are only used when referencing the limbs' true or false?
Is the statement 'Distal and proximal are only used when referencing the limbs' true or false?
What is the correct anatomical position?
What is the correct anatomical position?
Which term describes a position that is toward the back of the body?
Which term describes a position that is toward the back of the body?
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical directional terminology?
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical directional terminology?
In which anatomical relationship is the term 'contralateral' used?
In which anatomical relationship is the term 'contralateral' used?
Which term is synonymous with the anterior direction in anatomical terminology?
Which term is synonymous with the anterior direction in anatomical terminology?
What is the primary difference between the anatomical position and the fundamental position?
What is the primary difference between the anatomical position and the fundamental position?
Which term refers to the sole or undersurface of the foot?
Which term refers to the sole or undersurface of the foot?
Which anatomical term best describes the relationship of the elbow to the belly?
Which anatomical term best describes the relationship of the elbow to the belly?
Which body region is defined as relative to the neck area?
Which body region is defined as relative to the neck area?
What is the primary characteristic of the dermis layer of the skin?
What is the primary characteristic of the dermis layer of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of bone shape?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of bone shape?
What is a major role of the hypodermis layer of the skin?
What is a major role of the hypodermis layer of the skin?
Which of the following projections is specifically for attachment sites on bones?
Which of the following projections is specifically for attachment sites on bones?
Which skeletal system division includes the skull and the vertebral column?
Which skeletal system division includes the skull and the vertebral column?
What anatomical term refers to the area relative to the abdomen?
What anatomical term refers to the area relative to the abdomen?
Which characteristic best describes the epidermis layer of the skin?
Which characteristic best describes the epidermis layer of the skin?
Which of the following terms describes a common feature of articulating joints in bones?
Which of the following terms describes a common feature of articulating joints in bones?
Which term is used to describe the area relative to the shoulder?
Which term is used to describe the area relative to the shoulder?
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Study Notes
Body Regions
- Cranial: Relates to the skull and brain
- Cervical: Pertains to the neck area
- Acromial: Associated with the shoulder
- Brachial: Refers to the upper arm
- Carpal: Relates to the hands
- Scapular: Connected to the scapula (shoulder blades)
- Axillary: Pertains to the underarm (armpit)
- Pectoral: Relates to the chest
- Thoracic: Concerns the upper back, scapula, and ribs
- Lumbar: Relates to the lower back
- Sacral: Refers to the sacrum (between buttocks)
- Abdominal: Associated with the abdomen
- Umbilical: Pertains to the umbilicus (belly button)
- Coxal: Related to the outer hips
- Gluteal: Concerns the buttocks
- Femoral: Pertains to the upper thigh
- Patellar: Relates to the patella (kneecap)
- Crural: Refers to the lower leg and ankle
- Popliteal: Relates to the posterior knee
- Calcaneal: Associated with the heel
- Tarsal: Pertains to the foot
Divisions of Skeletal System
- Axial Skeleton: Includes the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum
- Appendicular Skeleton: Comprises the pectoral girdle, upper extremity, pelvic girdle, and lower extremity
Characteristics of Bone
- Articulating Joint Surfaces: Includes condyle, facet, head, and trochlea
- Projections for Attachment Sites: Features like crest, epicondyle, line, process, ramus, spine, trochanter, tuberosity, and tubercle
- Depressions: Includes alveolus, fossa, sulcus
- Openings/Spaces: Contains canal, fissure, foramen, meatus, and sinus
Bone Classification
- Shapes of Bones: Long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid
Integumentary System
- Skin Structure: Comprised of three primary layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
- Hypodermis: Deepest layer, dense with fat (adipose). Functions in shock absorption, insulation, contains major blood vessels, anchors skin to organs.
- Dermis: Middle layer, strong and flexible. Composed of loose and dense irregular connective tissue. Contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, oil, and sweat glands.
- Epidermis: Top layer, avascular with pores, capable of shedding and regeneration.
Anatomical Directional Terminology
- Anatomical Position: Facing straight ahead, feet parallel, palms facing forward
- Fundamental Position: Similar to anatomical position but arms at the sides and palms facing the body
Directional Terms
- Anterior: In front or ventral
- Posterior: Toward the back or dorsal
- Dorsal: Relating to the back
- Ventral: Relating to the abdomen
- Palmar: Relating to palm of the hand
- Plantar: Relating to sole of the foot
- Volar: Relating to palm or sole
Relative Positioning
- Lateral: Away from the median of the body
- Medial: Toward the midline of the body
- Median: Relating to the middle of the body
- Contralateral: Relating to the opposite side
- Ipsilateral: Relating to the same side
- Bilateral: Relating to both sides of the body
- Superior: Above in relation to another structure
- Inferior: Below in relation to another structure
- Distal: Away from the point of origin, used for limbs
- Proximal: Nearest the trunk or point of origin, used for limbs
- Superficial: Closest to the skin
- Deep: Closer to the organs and inner body
Review of Terms
- Distal/proximal is used for limbs only
- Contralateral describes the opposite side of the body
- Ipsilateral refers to the same side of the body
- Bilateral references both sides together
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