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What is the purpose of using anatomic terms in the medical field?
What is the purpose of using anatomic terms in the medical field?
- To shorten complex medical descriptions
- To ensure patients understand medical procedures
- To decorate medical reports with technical jargon
- To enable accurate communication among medical personnel (correct)
In the anatomic position, which direction are the palms of the hands facing?
In the anatomic position, which direction are the palms of the hands facing?
- Inward
- Backward
- Outward
- Forward (correct)
What can NOT be accurately discussed without anatomic terms?
What can NOT be accurately discussed without anatomic terms?
- The color of the skin
- The location of swellings or tumors (correct)
- The growth of hair
- The function of the heart
What assumption is made about the person's stance in the anatomic position?
What assumption is made about the person's stance in the anatomic position?
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How are the feet positioned in the anatomic position?
How are the feet positioned in the anatomic position?
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Study Notes
Importance of Anatomic Terms
- Accurate use of anatomic terms enables effective communication among medical personnel nationally and internationally
- Essential for discussing and recording abnormal functions of joints, muscle actions, organ position, and tumor locations
Anatomic Position
- Standard reference position for human body descriptions
- Assumed position: standing erect, arms by sides, face and palms of hands directed forward, feet together or slightly apart
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Learn about the importance of accurate anatomic terms in medical communication, including descriptions of the human body and its functions.
