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What is the primary focus of gross anatomy?
What is the primary focus of gross anatomy?
- Study of body positions in relation to movement (correct)
- Study of visible structures to the naked eye (correct)
- Study of internal organs using imaging techniques
- Study of prenatal development changes
The term 'anatomical position' refers to what?
The term 'anatomical position' refers to what?
- The position of the body during physical exercise
- The position during surgical procedures
- Body erect and at rest, facing forward (correct)
- Any position the body can take
Which of the following best describes radiological anatomy?
Which of the following best describes radiological anatomy?
- Study of anatomy using imaging techniques like X-rays and MRIs (correct)
- Study of anatomical structures through dissection
- Study of the body’s musculature in motion
- Study of external body projections
What approach studies each region of the body separately, including all related structures?
What approach studies each region of the body separately, including all related structures?
Which anatomical position has palms facing backward?
Which anatomical position has palms facing backward?
What does developmental anatomy study?
What does developmental anatomy study?
In the standard anatomical position, how are the thumbs oriented?
In the standard anatomical position, how are the thumbs oriented?
What aspect does surface anatomy focus on?
What aspect does surface anatomy focus on?
What is the movement called when a body part moves towards the median plane?
What is the movement called when a body part moves towards the median plane?
Which term describes the backward movement of a body part from protrusion?
Which term describes the backward movement of a body part from protrusion?
What does medial rotation denote in terms of movement?
What does medial rotation denote in terms of movement?
Which of the following movements occurs when the foot's plantar surface faces laterally?
Which of the following movements occurs when the foot's plantar surface faces laterally?
What is the term for the circular movement that combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction?
What is the term for the circular movement that combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction?
Which motion describes raising a body part towards the head?
Which motion describes raising a body part towards the head?
How is supination of the forearm characterized?
How is supination of the forearm characterized?
What is the action of moving the thumb and little finger together called?
What is the action of moving the thumb and little finger together called?
Which term does NOT describe anatomical positions?
Which term does NOT describe anatomical positions?
Movement of the limb away from the median plane is termed?
Movement of the limb away from the median plane is termed?
Drawing a line from one ear to another divides the body along which plane?
Drawing a line from one ear to another divides the body along which plane?
In which position is the ventral surface of the body facing up?
In which position is the ventral surface of the body facing up?
The movement that places the thumb and the little finger away from each other is known as?
The movement that places the thumb and the little finger away from each other is known as?
What position is described as lying down with the face pointing upwards?
What position is described as lying down with the face pointing upwards?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into unequal right and left halves?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into unequal right and left halves?
Moving any limb towards the trunk is termed?
Moving any limb towards the trunk is termed?
Which term refers to a structure that is closer to the trunk of the body?
Which term refers to a structure that is closer to the trunk of the body?
When an organ lies toward the core of the body, it is referred to as?
When an organ lies toward the core of the body, it is referred to as?
Studying various organs in the body using plain or contrast radiography refers to which type of anatomy?
Studying various organs in the body using plain or contrast radiography refers to which type of anatomy?
What does the term 'ventral' mean in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'ventral' mean in anatomical terms?
Which of the following correctly describes the coronal or frontal plane?
Which of the following correctly describes the coronal or frontal plane?
In which position does the body's back face upwards?
In which position does the body's back face upwards?
What is the meaning of 'ipsilateral' in anatomical terms?
What is the meaning of 'ipsilateral' in anatomical terms?
What occurs during flexion of a joint?
What occurs during flexion of a joint?
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Anatomy
Anatomy
The study of body structures and their relationships.
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
Erect standing position, facing forward, palms forward, thumbs away from body.
Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
Studying visible body structures with the naked eye.
Regional Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
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Systemic Anatomy
Systemic Anatomy
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Radiological Anatomy
Radiological Anatomy
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Developmental Anatomy (Embryology)
Developmental Anatomy (Embryology)
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Standard Anatomical Position
Standard Anatomical Position
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Supine Position
Supine Position
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Prone Position
Prone Position
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Lateral Position
Lateral Position
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Sagittal Plane
Sagittal Plane
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Parasagittal Plane
Parasagittal Plane
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Coronal Plane
Coronal Plane
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Transverse Plane
Transverse Plane
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Proximal
Proximal
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Extension
Extension
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Adduction
Adduction
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Abduction
Abduction
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Medial Rotation
Medial Rotation
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Circumduction
Circumduction
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Elevation
Elevation
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Depression
Depression
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What does 'anterior' mean?
What does 'anterior' mean?
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What is 'posterior'?
What is 'posterior'?
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What does 'medial' mean?
What does 'medial' mean?
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What is 'superficial'?
What is 'superficial'?
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What is 'abduction'?
What is 'abduction'?
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What is 'adduction'?
What is 'adduction'?
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What does 'pronation' mean?
What does 'pronation' mean?
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What is 'supine' position?
What is 'supine' position?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Human Anatomy
- Anatomy is the oldest medical science
- Derived from the Greek word "anatome" meaning "cutting up"
- It's the study of structures and their relationships in the body
Objectives
- Understand basic anatomical terminology
- Describe the anatomical position
- Identify anatomical planes and terms of positions
- Recognize anatomical planes and terms of movements
Fields of Anatomy
- Gross Anatomy: Study of visible structures
- Surface Anatomy: Study of internal body parts' projections on the external surface
- Radiological Anatomy: Study of anatomy using imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs)
- Developmental Anatomy (Embryology): Study of prenatal development
Approaches to Study Anatomy
- Regional Approach: Studying each body region (head, neck, upper limb, etc.) simultaneously with its structures
- Systemic Approach: Studying body systems (nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.) throughout the body
Anatomical Positions
- Standard/Erect Position: Body upright and facing forward, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, and thumbs away from the body
- Supine Position: Lying face up
- Prone Position: Lying face down
- Lateral Recumbent Positions: Lying on the side (left or right)
Anatomical Planes & Lines
- Median (Sagittal) Plane: Divides the body into equal right and left halves
- Parasagittal Plane: Divides the body into unequal right and left halves, parallel to the sagittal plane
- Coronal (Frontal) Plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions
- Transverse Plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions
- Oblique Plane: Any plane that's not parallel, sagittal, coronal, or transverse
Anatomical Terms
- Anterior (Ventral): Towards the front
- Posterior (Dorsal): Towards the back
- Superior (Cranial): Towards the head
- Inferior (Caudal): Towards the feet
- Medial: Towards the midline
- Lateral: Away from the midline
- Ipsilateral: On the same side
- Contralateral: On opposite sides
- Superficial: Towards the body surface
- Deep: Towards the body's core
Anatomical Terms of the Limbs
- Proximal: Closer to the trunk
- Distal: Farther from the trunk
- Anterior (Flexor Surface): Front surface of limbs
- Posterior (Extensor Surface): Back surface of limbs
Terms Describing Movements
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle of a joint
- Extension: Increasing the angle of a joint
- Abduction: Movement away from the midline
- Adduction: Movement towards the midline
- Medial Rotation: Rotation towards the midline
- Lateral Rotation: Rotation away from the midline
- Circumduction: Circular movement of a limb
- Elevation: Raising a body part
- Depression: Lowering a body part
- Protraction: Moving a body part forward
- Retraction: Moving a body part backward
- Opposition: Touching the thumb to another finger
- Reposition: Returning thumb and fingers to their normal position
- Inversion: Turning the sole of the foot inward
- Eversion: Turning the sole of the foot outward
- Dorsiflexion: Bending the foot upward
- Plantar Flexion: Bending the foot downward
Common Questions (Multiple Choice)
- Questions about anatomical positions, planes, movements, and terms are provided with possible answers.
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