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What is the purpose of anatomical terminology?
What is the purpose of anatomical terminology?
- To detail the exact measurements of the human body
- To classify the different types of planes in the body
- To describe the functions of the organs in the body
- To provide a standardized way of describing the human body (correct)
In the anatomical position, where are the palms of the hand facing?
In the anatomical position, where are the palms of the hand facing?
- Towards the front of the body (correct)
- Towards the back of the body
- Towards the ceiling
- Towards the sides of the body
What is the purpose of anatomical planes?
What is the purpose of anatomical planes?
- To classify the different types of muscles in the body
- To describe the directions of the body
- To divide the body into sections for easy description of organs (correct)
- To provide a framework for understanding the skeletal system
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical directions?
What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical directions?
What type of plane runs along the midline of the body?
What type of plane runs along the midline of the body?
What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical directions?
What does the term 'anterior' refer to in anatomical directions?
What does the term 'superficial' refer to in anatomical directions?
What does the term 'superficial' refer to in anatomical directions?
What is the term for the body position where the body is lying on its back?
What is the term for the body position where the body is lying on its back?
What does the term 'ipsilateral' mean in anatomical directions?
What does the term 'ipsilateral' mean in anatomical directions?
What is the term for the direction towards the little finger side of the upper limb?
What is the term for the direction towards the little finger side of the upper limb?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical directions of the limbs?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical directions of the limbs?
What is the term for the dorsal surface of the hand?
What is the term for the dorsal surface of the hand?
What is the term for the movement of a joint that involves bending?
What is the term for the movement of a joint that involves bending?
Which type of rotation occurs when the palm of the hand moves towards the back?
Which type of rotation occurs when the palm of the hand moves towards the back?
What is the term for the movement of a part of the body towards the middle line?
What is the term for the movement of a part of the body towards the middle line?
What is the term for the combination of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction?
What is the term for the combination of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction?
What is the term for the movement of the sole of the foot towards the outside?
What is the term for the movement of the sole of the foot towards the outside?
What is the term for spreading the fingers or toes away from the long axis of the middle finger or second toe?
What is the term for spreading the fingers or toes away from the long axis of the middle finger or second toe?
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