12 Questions
Which term refers to an imaginary line drawn lengthwise through the body dividing it into right and left sides?
Frontal plane
What term describes a position towards the head?
Superior
Which directional term indicates a position closer to the body's mass?
Proximal
What is the function of the skeletal system that involves providing support for organs and tissues in the body?
Blood circulation control
Which plane divides the body into top (upper) and bottom (lower) sections?
Transverse plane
Which term refers to a position towards the back of the body?
Posterior
What is the primary function of bones?
To provide support and protection for the body
Which type of bone is primarily responsible for transferring forces?
Short bones
What is the primary characteristic of a synovial joint?
It is freely movable and contains a synovial membrane
What is the function of the synovial membrane in a joint?
To secrete a lubricating fluid for joint lubrication
Which type of joint is found in the rib cage?
Fibrous joint
What is the function of sesamoid bones?
To protect tendons where they pass over joints
Test your knowledge on the anatomical positions and body planes used to describe the relation of body parts to one another. Learn about the erect position, sagittal plane, and frontal plane in understanding human anatomy.
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