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The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ____________ anatomic structures.

midline

A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the:

distal forearm

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:

distal humerus fracture

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the middle or center of the body is:

<p>medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

The topographic term used to describe the part of the body that is nearer to the feet is:

<p>inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:

<p>proximal</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to the chest, the back is:

<p>posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word 'dorsal'?

<p>Posterior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. What aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?

<p>plantar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called:

<p>abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:

<p>bilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relative to the kidneys, the liver is:

<p>unilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?

<p>Prone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ________ position:

<p>Fowler's (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The axial skeleton is composed of the:

<p>Skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

<p>Maxilla (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

<p>Mastoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

<p>Orbit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Anatomical Terms and Body Positioning

  • Midline Structures: Examples include the nose, chin, umbilicus, and spine, indicating structures that are located on the body's midline.
  • Fracture Locations: A fracture near the wrist in a child indicates a possible distal forearm fracture.
  • Fracture Descriptions: A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow is referred to as a distal humerus fracture.
  • Medial Definition: The term medial refers to body parts closer to the middle or center of the body.
  • Inferior Definition: Inferior describes body parts that are closer to the feet.

Relational Terms

  • Proximal and Distal Relationships: The elbow is proximal in relation to the wrist, indicating a closer location to the body's center.
  • Posterior Definition: The back is described as posterior in relation to the chest.
  • Dorsal Synonym: The term dorsal is synonymous with posterior, both indicating the back side of the body.

Body Orientation and Movement

  • Plantar Injuries: An injury sustained by landing feet first relates to the plantar aspect of the body.
  • Abduction Motion: Movement away from the body's midline is termed abduction.
  • Bilateral Fractures: The term bilateral describes the occurrence of fractures in both femurs, indicating injuries on both sides of the body.

Organ Positioning

  • Kidneys and Liver: The liver's positioning is unilateral in relation to the kidneys, indicating it is located on one side.
  • Body Positioning: A patient lying face down is in the prone position, while a semireclined position with an elevated head is referred to as Fowler's position.

Skeletal Structure

  • Axial Skeleton Composition: The axial skeleton includes the skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column, forming the central part of the skeleton.
  • Spinal Cord Connection: The brain connects to the spinal cord through the foramen magnum, a large opening at the base of the skull.
  • Facial Bones: The mastoid is not classified as a facial bone; key facial bones include the maxilla, mandible, and zygoma.

Bone Structures

  • Orbit Formation: The orbit is formed by the maxilla, zygoma, and the frontal bone, playing a crucial role in housing the eye.

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