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What does the parasagittal plane divide the body into?

  • Equal left and right portions
  • Upper and lower portions
  • Unequal left and right portions (correct)
  • Anterior and posterior portions

Which statement accurately describes the frontal (coronal) plane?

  • It runs parallel to the sagittal plane.
  • It divides the body into upper and lower portions.
  • It runs horizontally from side to side.
  • It divides the body into front and back portions. (correct)

In diagnostic imaging, why are anatomical planes significant?

  • They dictate the speed of imaging processes.
  • They determine the color of imaging results.
  • They serve as references for interpreting imaging studies. (correct)
  • They control the angle of imaging devices.

What anatomical relationship describes the location of the chest relative to the spine?

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What does the transverse (horizontal) plane do?

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How do anatomical planes aid in surgical procedures?

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Which options correctly characterize superior and inferior anatomical relationships?

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Why is understanding anatomical relationships crucial in medicine?

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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Which organ in the urinary system is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

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Which structure in the urinary system is responsible for carrying urine to the bladder?

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The process of defecation involves which part of the digestive system?

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What is a key function of the urinary system apart from waste removal?

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Which part of the male reproductive system carries sperm from the testes?

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Which component of the female reproductive system is primarily involved in housing the developing fetus?

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What is produced by beneficial bacteria in the colon?

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Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the synthesis of Vitamin D?

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What is NOT a function of the muscular system?

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Which component is included in both the integumentary and skeletal systems?

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Which statement about the nervous system's role in the muscular system is accurate?

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Which of the following is a component of the appendicular skeleton?

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The primary role of the integumentary system in thermoregulation is to:

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?

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Which bone is the largest among the carpal bones?

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Which metacarpal corresponds to the index finger?

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How many phalanges are present in each finger except the thumb?

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Which bone is located on the little finger side of the wrist?

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What is the shape of the lunate bone?

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How many carpal bones are arranged in each row of the wrist?

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Which of the following metacarpals is referred to as the thumb metacarpal?

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Which carpal bone is pea-shaped and located on the palmar surface of the ulna?

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What is the primary function of the toe phalanges?

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How many phalanges does the big toe (hallux) contain?

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Which structure connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton?

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What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

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Which of the following best describes the arrangement of the appendicular skeleton compared to the axial skeleton?

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Which bones run parallel in the forearm?

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What is a key feature of the humerus that aids in arm movement?

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What is the function of ligaments and tendons in relation to the toe phalanges?

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What is the primary function of the femur in the human body?

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Which of the following components is NOT part of the femur?

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How many bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?

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Which of the following bones is part of the lower limb?

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What specific role do the condyles of the femur play in the human body?

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Which part of the upper limb allows for tasks such as lifting and reaching?

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What is the total number of bones present in the human hand?

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Which of the following best describes the role of the appendicular skeleton?

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Flashcards

Integumentary System Organs

The integumentary system includes skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Integumentary System Functions

Protection, Sensation, Thermoregulation, Excretion, Immunity, Vitamin D synthesis, blood reservoir and sensory reception.

Skeletal System Parts

Bones and cartilage, divided into axial (spine, skull) and appendicular (limbs).

Skeletal System Functions

Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell formation, energy storage, and endocrine regulation.

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Muscular System Types

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

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Muscular System Functions

Movement, posture, heat production, respiration, digestion, and blood circulation.

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Body Systems (types)

A group of organs working together for a function.

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Body System Examples

Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive.

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Large Intestine Function

Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming feces; contains bacteria that break down remaining nutrients and produce vitamins.

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Rectum and Anus Role

Stores feces until elimination from the body through the anus.

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Urinary System Purpose

Removes waste and excess substances from the bloodstream as urine.

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Kidney Function

Filters waste and excess substances (water, salts, urea) from blood to form urine.

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Ureters' Job

Carry urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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Urinary Bladder's Role

Stores urine until expelled from the body.

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Urethra's Function

Tube through which urine exits the body; in males, also for semen.

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Reproductive System's Role

Enables sexual reproduction for species continuation.

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Carpals

8 small bones forming the wrist, connecting the forearm to the hand. Arranged in two rows.

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Scaphoid

Largest carpal bone, located on the thumb side of the wrist.

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Metacarpals

5 long bones in the middle part of the hand, connecting wrist to fingers.

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Metacarpal 1

Thumb metacarpal

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Phalanges

14 bones in fingers; fingers have 3 phalanges except the thumb, which has 2.

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Proximal phalanx

Closest finger bone to the palm, part of the phalanges.

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Distal phalanx

Farthest finger bone from the palm, part of the phalanges.

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Hamate

Carpal bone with a hook-like process (hamulus). Located by little finger.

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Middle Phalanx

The middle bone of a toe.

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Pectoral Girdle

The structure that connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton.

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Clavicle

One of the two bones in the pectoral girdle (collarbone).

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Scapula

The other bone in the pectoral girdle (shoulder blade).

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Hallux

The big toe.

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Appendicular skeleton

The part of the skeleton that includes the upper and lower limbs.

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Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, also called the thigh bone.

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Femur Head

The ball-shaped part of the femur that forms the hip joint.

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Femur Shaft

The long, straight part of the femur providing structural support.

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Parasagittal Plane

A plane dividing the body into unequal left and right parts, not passing through the midline.

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Femur Condyles

Two large rounded projections at the lower end of the femur, forming the knee joint.

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Frontal Plane

A vertical plane dividing the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.

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Transverse Plane

A horizontal plane dividing the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

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Hand Bones

The hand contains 27 bones categorized as carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.

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Anterior

Describes the front of the body.

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Lower Limb

The bones of the leg region (including femur, tibia, fibula, etc.), consisting of the pelvic girdle and other bones.

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Posterior

Describes the back of the body.

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Superior

Describes structures located above or closer to the head.

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Inferior

Describes structures located below or closer to the feet.

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Anatomical Relationships

The spatial arrangement and connections between different structures within the body, crucial for understanding organ function.

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Study Notes

MIVA Open University - Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Limb (ANA 201)

  • Course code: ANA 201
  • Organisation: MIVA Open University
  • Course content: Anatomy of the upper and lower limbs
  • Course Development Team:
    • Content Editor: Chidubem Eze (B.Sc Microbiology)
    • Language Editor: Udochi Obiukwu (MA English Language)
    • Instructional Designer: Assoc. Prof. Kennedy A. Osakwe Adakporia (PhD, MPH, MBA, MSc, BDS)
  • Course materials cover topics such as introduction to general anatomy, anatomical planes, anatomical relationships, anatomical positions, anatomical directions and terms of laterality, anatomical terms of movement, anatomical cavities, different body systems, the skeletal and appendicular systems, organs, and structure of muscles, and a glossary.
  • The course spans 86 pages of detailed content and includes figures throughout.
  • The course includes different study sessions, with learning outcomes for each session, including tutor-marked assignments.

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