Introduction to Human Anatomy: Basic Concepts
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Which movement describes the approximation of extensor surfaces resulting in an increase in joint angle?

  • Extension (correct)
  • Medial rotation
  • Adduction
  • Abduction
  • What movement involves bringing the thumb and the little finger together?

  • Eversion
  • Pronation
  • Protrusion
  • Opposition (correct)
  • Which term describes the movement of the upper limb towards the trunk?

  • Elevation
  • Reposition
  • Circumduction
  • Adduction (correct)
  • What movement involves moving the plantar surface of the foot to face laterally?

    <p>Eversion of foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the backward movement from protrusion?

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

    What denotes a circular movement involving flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction?

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

    Which term describes a structure towards the feet?

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

    What is the definition of anatomy?

    <p>The science that deals with the study of various structures and their relations in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which field of anatomy do we study the anatomy of various organs of the body with the help of radiography?

    <p>Radiological Anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Ipsilateral' refer to?

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

    Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

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

    Which approach to studying anatomy involves looking at each region of the body separately, including muscles, nerves, bones, and viscera?

    <p>Regional approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gross anatomy primarily involve?

    <p>Studying visible structures to the eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Proximal' in anatomical terms refers to a structure that is:

    <p>Nearer to the trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Flexor surface' refers to which part of the limbs?

    <p>Anterior surface of the upper limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anatomy involves studying the projection of internal body parts onto the external surface?

    <p>Gross Anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is anatomy defined in terms of its etymology?

    <p>'The word that means cutting up.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a structure being 'Superficial' in anatomical terms?

    <p>Toward the body surface or skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the standard or erect anatomical position?

    <p>Body is erect and facing forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which anatomical position does the body lie on its side?

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

    What is the function of the median or sagittal plane in anatomical terms?

    <p>Divides the body into equal right and left halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical position describes the body lying down with the face pointing upwards?

    <p>Supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plane divides the body into unequal right and left halves?

    <p>Median or sagittal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical position involves the back of the body being directed upwards?

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

    What movement occurs when there is flexion at the ankle so the foot points more inferiorly?

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

    Which term describes moving the limb away from the median plane?

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

    If a line divides the body from one ear to another, which plane is being referred to?

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

    When the scapula and arm are pushed forward, what is this movement called?

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

    In which position does the ventral surface of the body face up?

    <p>Supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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