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Which of the following best describes the study of anatomy?
Which of the following best describes the study of anatomy?
- The study of the chemical processes in the body.
- The study of diseases.
- The study of the function of the body.
- The study of the structure of the body. (correct)
In the anatomical position, which direction do the palms face?
In the anatomical position, which direction do the palms face?
- Forward (correct)
- Downward
- Toward the body
- Backward
What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?
What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?
- Right and left parts (correct)
- Superior and inferior parts
- Diagonal parts
- Anterior and posterior parts
Which term describes something located towards the head?
Which term describes something located towards the head?
Which body cavity contains the heart?
Which body cavity contains the heart?
What type of membrane lines the walls of the ventral body cavity?
What type of membrane lines the walls of the ventral body cavity?
Which of these is a component of the integumentary system?
Which of these is a component of the integumentary system?
Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients and gases in the body?
Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients and gases in the body?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
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Anatomy
Anatomy
The study of the body's structures and the relationships between them.
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
A standardized reference point where the body is erect, feet slightly apart, palms face forward, and thumbs point away from the body.
Sagittal Plane
Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into right and left parts.
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
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Transverse (Horizontal) Plane
Transverse (Horizontal) Plane
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Superior (Cranial)
Superior (Cranial)
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Inferior (Caudal)
Inferior (Caudal)
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Anterior (Ventral)
Anterior (Ventral)
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Posterior (Dorsal)
Posterior (Dorsal)
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Medial
Medial
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