Introduction to Clinical Anatomy: Anatomic Terms and Planes
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Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

  • Median sagittal plane (correct)
  • Transverse plane
  • Coronal plane
  • Paramedian plane

    • If a structure is described as medial, where is it located in relation to the median plane?

  • Closer to the median plane (correct)
  • Farther away from the median plane
  • Perpendicular to the median plane
  • Parallel to the median plane

    • What term is used to describe the front of the body?

  • Medial
  • Lateral
  • Anterior (correct)
  • Posterior

    • Which planes are at right angles to both the median and coronal planes?

    <p>Transverse planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a structure is described as lateral, where is it located in relation to the median plane?

    <p>Farther away from the median plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the back of the body?

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

    The term 'superior' refers to a position that is:

    <p>Closer to the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the back of the hand?

    <p>Dorsal surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'distal' refers to a position that is:

    <p>Farther from the center of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'superficial' refers to a structure that is:

    <p>Closer to the surface of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are:

    <p>On the same side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'prone' position of the body is:

    <p>Lying face downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is the superior tibiofibular joint?

    <p>Slightly movable joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plane does lateral flexion of the trunk occur?

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

    What does abduction refer to in terms of limb movement?

    <p>Movement away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement that results in the anterior surface of a body part facing laterally?

    <p>Lateral rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action describes circumduction?

    <p>Combination of flexion and extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement is protraction at the temporo mandibular joints?

    <p>Forward movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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