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What does the term 'anatomy' derive from?
What does the term 'anatomy' derive from?
Which approach involves studying each body region separately?
Which approach involves studying each body region separately?
What is the characteristic of the standard anatomical position?
What is the characteristic of the standard anatomical position?
What is the defining characteristic of the supine position?
What is the defining characteristic of the supine position?
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Which field of anatomy studies the prenatal developmental changes?
Which field of anatomy studies the prenatal developmental changes?
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What is a primary focus of radiological anatomy?
What is a primary focus of radiological anatomy?
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
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What does the term 'posterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'posterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?
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Which term describes a structure that is closer to the trunk?
Which term describes a structure that is closer to the trunk?
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What is the definition of flexion in the context of joint movement?
What is the definition of flexion in the context of joint movement?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Human Anatomy
- Human anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body and their relationships.
- It's a fundamental medical science.
- The term "anatomy" comes from the Greek word "anatome," meaning "to cut up."
- The study of anatomy can be broken down into several subdivisions.
Objectives
- Understand basic anatomical terminology
- Describe the anatomical position of the human body
- Learn anatomical planes and directional terms
- Master anatomical planes and movement terms
Introduction to Anatomy (Definition)
- Anatomy is the oldest medical science.
- It's the study of the body's structures and their relationships.
- The word "anatomy" comes from Greek, meaning "to cut up."
Fields of Anatomy
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Gross Anatomy: Study of visible structures to the naked eye.
- Includes surface anatomy where internal structures are projected onto the surface for analysis.
- Radiological Anatomy: Uses imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI to examine internal structures.
- Developmental Anatomy (Embryology): Study of prenatal development.
Approaches to Study Anatomy
- Regional Approach: Studying a specific region of the body (e.g., head, neck, thorax) including all its components simultaneously.
- Systemic Approach: Studying specific systems of the body (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory) across the entirety of the body.
Anatomical Positions
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The standard position for referencing anatomical structures.
- Erect posture, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, thumbs outward
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Standing erect; standing up straight
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Eyes directed forward
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Supine position: body laying face up
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Prone position: body laying face down
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Lateral position: body lying on side
Anatomical Planes and 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 median 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 angled plane that is not parallel or perpendicular to the main planes.
Anatomical Terms
- Anterior (ventral): Front of the body
- Posterior (dorsal): Back of the body
- Superior (cranial): Upper part of the body
- Inferior (caudal): Lower part of the body
- Medial: Toward the midline
- Lateral: Away from the midline
- Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment
- Distal: Further from the point of attachment
- Ipsilateral: On the same side of the body
- Contralateral: On the opposite side of the body
Anatomical Terms of Solid Organs
- Superficial or external: toward the surface of the body or skin
- Deep or internal: toward the core of the body
Anatomical Terms of The Limbs
- Proximal: Closer to the trunk
- Distal: Further from the trunk
- Flexor surface: anterior surface of upper limb, posterior surface of lower limb
- Extensor surface: posterior surface of upper limb, anterior surface of lower limb
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 toward the midline
- Medial rotation: Rotation toward the midline
- Lateral rotation: Rotation away from the midline
- Circumduction: Circular movement of a limb
- Elevation: Movement in a superior direction
- Depression: Movement in an inferior direction
Additional Terms
- Protrusion: Forward movement of a body part
- Retraction: Backward movement of a body part
- Opposition: Bringing the thumb and little finger together
- Reposition: Moving the thumb and little finger apart
- 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.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of human anatomy, including basic anatomical terminology and the various subdivisions of the field. You'll explore the anatomical position, planes, and directional terms essential for understanding the structure of the human body.
