Body Structure and Directional Terms / Health & Behavior (Pg. 18-19)

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What term describes the front surface of the body?

Posterior

Anterior (correct)

Inferior

Lateral

Which term indicates a structure that is towards or on the surface?

Deep

Medial

Inferior

Superficial (correct)

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

Below another structure

Toward the middle

Near the point of attachment

Far from the point of attachment (correct)

In which position is a person lying on their back?

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What do cognitive factors refer to in health and behavior assessment?

Characteristics affecting performance and learning Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by inferior in anatomical terms?

Below another structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral factor affecting health?

Tobacco use Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a position lying on the belly?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates something that is nearer to the middle of the body?

Medial Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes factors that affect behavior in social situations?

Social factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes a structure that is further from the trunk or point of attachment?

Distal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for lying face down?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term refers to the back side of the body?

Dorsal Signup and view all the answers

In health assessments, which factor might include behaviors such as smoking or alcohol consumption?

Behavioral Factors Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the position of body parts that are closer to the middle or center?

Medial Signup and view all the answers

What term distinguishes the surface layer of tissues from deeper structures?

Superficial Signup and view all the answers

Which position is characterized by lying on the back?

Supine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents cognitive factors in health and behavior assessment?

Thoughts and learning characteristics Signup and view all the answers

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

Dividing the body into top and bottom halves Signup and view all the answers

Which directional term refers to a structure positioned above another structure?

Superior Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Planes and Directional Terms

Anterior (ventral): Refers to the front surface of the body.
Posterior (dorsal): Indicates the back side of the body.
Deep: Describes a position that is further from the body surface.
Proximal: Nearer to the point of attachment to the trunk or the beginning of a structure.
Distal: Farther from the point of attachment to the trunk or the beginning of a structure.
Inferior: Positioned below another structure.
Superior: Positioned above another structure.
Superficial: Toward or on the surface of the body.
Medial: Pertains to the middle or closer to the median plane of the body.
Lateral: Pertains to the side of the body.
Supine: Lying on the back.
Prone: Lying on the belly.
Transverse Plane: Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves.

Health and Behavior Assessment

Focuses on identifying psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors impacting physical health.
Psychological Factors: Includes thoughts, feelings, and cognitive traits affecting attitudes, behaviors, and mental functions.
Behavioral Factors: Specific behaviors that negatively impact health, increase disease risk, and may include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and sexual behaviors.
Cognitive Factors: Internal traits that influence a person’s performance and learning, affecting responses to stress and other external stimuli.
Social Factors: Influences on thought and behavior that arise within social contexts, impacting overall health and wellbeing.

Body Planes and Directional Terms

Anterior (ventral): Refers to the front surface of the body.
Posterior (dorsal): Indicates the back side of the body.
Deep: Describes a position that is further from the body surface.
Proximal: Nearer to the point of attachment to the trunk or the beginning of a structure.
Distal: Farther from the point of attachment to the trunk or the beginning of a structure.
Inferior: Positioned below another structure.
Superior: Positioned above another structure.
Superficial: Toward or on the surface of the body.
Medial: Pertains to the middle or closer to the median plane of the body.
Lateral: Pertains to the side of the body.
Supine: Lying on the back.
Prone: Lying on the belly.
Transverse Plane: Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves.

Health and Behavior Assessment

Focuses on identifying psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors impacting physical health.
Psychological Factors: Includes thoughts, feelings, and cognitive traits affecting attitudes, behaviors, and mental functions.
Behavioral Factors: Specific behaviors that negatively impact health, increase disease risk, and may include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and sexual behaviors.
Cognitive Factors: Internal traits that influence a person’s performance and learning, affecting responses to stress and other external stimuli.
Social Factors: Influences on thought and behavior that arise within social contexts, impacting overall health and wellbeing.

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Test your knowledge on body planes and directional terminology with this quiz. Understand key terms like anterior, posterior, deep, proximal, distal, inferior, and superior. Perfect for students learning anatomy and physiology.