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Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
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?
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?
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?
Which planes are at right angles to both the median and coronal planes?
If a structure is described as lateral, where is it located in relation to the median plane?
If a structure is described as lateral, where is it located in relation to the median plane?
Which term is used to describe the back of the body?
Which term is used to describe the back of the body?
The term 'superior' refers to a position that is:
The term 'superior' refers to a position that is:
Which term is used to describe the back of the hand?
Which term is used to describe the back of the hand?
The term 'distal' refers to a position that is:
The term 'distal' refers to a position that is:
The term 'superficial' refers to a structure that is:
The term 'superficial' refers to a structure that is:
The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are:
The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are:
The 'prone' position of the body is:
The 'prone' position of the body is:
What type of joint is the superior tibiofibular joint?
What type of joint is the superior tibiofibular joint?
In which plane does lateral flexion of the trunk occur?
In which plane does lateral flexion of the trunk occur?
What does abduction refer to in terms of limb movement?
What does abduction refer to in terms of limb movement?
What is the term for the movement that results in the anterior surface of a body part facing laterally?
What is the term for the movement that results in the anterior surface of a body part facing laterally?
Which action describes circumduction?
Which action describes circumduction?
What type of movement is protraction at the temporo mandibular joints?
What type of movement is protraction at the temporo mandibular joints?
