Questions and Answers
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:
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The topographic term used to describe the part of the body that is nearer to the feet is:
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In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:
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In relation to the chest, the back is:
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Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word 'dorsal'?
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A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. What aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?
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Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called:
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A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
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Relative to the kidneys, the liver is:
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An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?
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A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ________ position:
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The axial skeleton is composed of the:
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The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:
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Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?
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The _______ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.
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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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