Introduction to Anatomy (Anatomy and Embryology)
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What is the Greek root meaning of 'anatomy'?

  • Together
  • Cut (correct)
  • Inside
  • Down

Which level of organization in anatomy involves the study of tissues?

  • Organ Level (correct)
  • Chemical Level
  • System Level
  • Cellular Level

What does gross anatomy primarily focus on?

  • External and internal organs (correct)
  • Comparative anatomy
  • Cellular structures
  • Evolutionary relationships

Which type of anatomy involves the study of how different organ systems function together in specific body regions?

<p>Systemic Anatomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In anatomical terms, what does 'macroscopic' refer to?

<p>Study of organs and systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anatomy compares structural similarities of organisms to understand their evolutionary relationships?

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

Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left sides?

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

In the anatomical position, the palms are facing:

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

Which position describes lying face down?

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

What is the standardized position used to describe directional terms?

<p>Standing upright with palms turned forward (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is not part of the systemic anatomy categories mentioned?

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

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

<p>Transverse plane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

<p>Coronal plane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe moving towards the front of the body?

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

Which term refers to the upper end of the body?

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

What does the term 'rostral' refer to in anatomical terms?

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

If a plane passes through the body at an angle between transverse plane and sagittal/frontal plane, what kind of plane is it?

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

Which term describes movement towards the back of the body?

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

Which term describes a structure located nearer the central axis of the body?

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

What term is used to describe a structure away from the external surface of the body?

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

Which term refers to a structure located on the posterior surface of the hand?

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

A structure that is distal to the elbow joint would be located ________.

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

If a structure is unilateral, how many sides of the body does it involve?

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

Which term describes an object that is away from the median plane?

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

What anatomical term refers to the bending or decreasing of the angle between bones or body parts?

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

Which movement increases the angle between bones or body parts?

<p>Hyperextension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action involves moving a limb or part toward the midline of the body?

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

Which movement involves upward movements of the scapula or mandible?

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

What movement involves moving anteriorly on the horizontal plane?

<p>Protraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to extending a limb or part beyond the normal limit?

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

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