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What does the anatomic position refer to?
What does the anatomic position refer to?
What divides the body into right and left halves?
What divides the body into right and left halves?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
In which plane does a body part rotate while staying in place?
In which plane does a body part rotate while staying in place?
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How does a body part move in relation to the sagittal plane?
How does a body part move in relation to the sagittal plane?
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Which of the following represents the midsagittal plane?
Which of the following represents the midsagittal plane?
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What movements occur in the frontal or coronal plane?
What movements occur in the frontal or coronal plane?
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Which term describes imaginary lines about which body parts move?
Which term describes imaginary lines about which body parts move?
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What is the main purpose of body system terminology?
What is the main purpose of body system terminology?
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Study Notes
Body Systems Terminology
- Anatomical position: Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward, fingers extended. This is the standard reference point for describing body positions and movements.
Location Terminology
- Anterior (ventral): Front of the body
- Posterior (dorsal): Back of the body
- Medial: Closer to the midline of the body (e.g., ulnar in the forearm, tibial in the leg)
- Lateral: Farther from the midline of the body (e.g., radial in the forearm, fibular in the leg)
- Superior: Above
- Inferior: Below
- Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment or origin
- Distal: Farther from the point of attachment or origin
- Superficial: Closer to the surface
- Deep: Farther from the surface
- Plantar: Bottom of the foot
- Dorsal (dorsum): Top of the foot
- Palmar (volar): Anterior aspect of the hand
- Cephalad: Toward the head
- Caudad: Toward the tail
Planes and Axes
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Planes: Imaginary flat surfaces dividing the body. Three main planes:
- Sagittal: Divides the body into right and left halves. The midsagittal plane is precisely in the middle.
- Frontal (coronal): Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves.
- Transverse (horizontal): Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) halves.
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Axes: Imaginary lines around which body parts rotate. Three main axes:
- Mediolateral (frontal axis): Runs from side to side.
- Anteroposterior (sagittal axis): Runs from front to back.
- Superoinferior (vertical axis): Runs from top to bottom.
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Test your knowledge on the essential terminologies related to body systems, including anatomical positions and directional terms. This quiz is designed for students learning about human anatomy and physiology. Challenge yourself to remember key terms and their meanings.
