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?

Eversion of foot Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the backward movement from protrusion?

Retraction Signup and view all the answers

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

Circumduction Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a structure towards the feet?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anatomy?

The science that deals with the study of various structures and their relations in the body. 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?

Radiological Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Ipsilateral' refer to?

Structures on the same side of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Sagittal plane 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?

Regional approach Signup and view all the answers

What does gross anatomy primarily involve?

Studying visible structures to the eye. Signup and view all the answers

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

Nearer to the trunk Signup and view all the answers

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

Anterior surface of the upper limb Signup and view all the answers

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

Gross Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

How is anatomy defined in terms of its etymology?

'The word that means cutting up.' Signup and view all the answers

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

Toward the body surface or skin Signup and view all the answers

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

Body is erect and facing forward Signup and view all the answers

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

Lateral position Signup and view all the answers

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

Divides the body into equal right and left halves Signup and view all the answers

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

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

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

Median or sagittal plane Signup and view all the answers

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

Prone position Signup and view all the answers

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

Eversion Signup and view all the answers

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

Abduction Signup and view all the answers