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What does the parasagittal plane divide the body into?
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?
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?
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?
What anatomical relationship describes the location of the chest relative to the spine?
What does the transverse (horizontal) plane do?
What does the transverse (horizontal) plane do?
How do anatomical planes aid in surgical procedures?
How do anatomical planes aid in surgical procedures?
Which options correctly characterize superior and inferior anatomical relationships?
Which options correctly characterize superior and inferior anatomical relationships?
Why is understanding anatomical relationships crucial in medicine?
Why is understanding anatomical relationships crucial in medicine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Which organ in the urinary system is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
Which organ in the urinary system is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
Which structure in the urinary system is responsible for carrying urine to the bladder?
Which structure in the urinary system is responsible for carrying urine to the bladder?
The process of defecation involves which part of the digestive system?
The process of defecation involves which part of the digestive system?
What is a key function of the urinary system apart from waste removal?
What is a key function of the urinary system apart from waste removal?
Which part of the male reproductive system carries sperm from the testes?
Which part of the male reproductive system carries sperm from the testes?
Which component of the female reproductive system is primarily involved in housing the developing fetus?
Which component of the female reproductive system is primarily involved in housing the developing fetus?
What is produced by beneficial bacteria in the colon?
What is produced by beneficial bacteria in the colon?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the synthesis of Vitamin D?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the synthesis of Vitamin D?
What is NOT a function of the muscular system?
What is NOT a function of the muscular system?
Which component is included in both the integumentary and skeletal systems?
Which component is included in both the integumentary and skeletal systems?
Which statement about the nervous system's role in the muscular system is accurate?
Which statement about the nervous system's role in the muscular system is accurate?
Which of the following is a component of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following is a component of the appendicular skeleton?
The primary role of the integumentary system in thermoregulation is to:
The primary role of the integumentary system in thermoregulation is to:
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?
What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?
Which bone is the largest among the carpal bones?
Which bone is the largest among the carpal bones?
Which metacarpal corresponds to the index finger?
Which metacarpal corresponds to the index finger?
How many phalanges are present in each finger except the thumb?
How many phalanges are present in each finger except the thumb?
Which bone is located on the little finger side of the wrist?
Which bone is located on the little finger side of the wrist?
What is the shape of the lunate bone?
What is the shape of the lunate bone?
How many carpal bones are arranged in each row of the wrist?
How many carpal bones are arranged in each row of the wrist?
Which of the following metacarpals is referred to as the thumb metacarpal?
Which of the following metacarpals is referred to as the thumb metacarpal?
Which carpal bone is pea-shaped and located on the palmar surface of the ulna?
Which carpal bone is pea-shaped and located on the palmar surface of the ulna?
What is the primary function of the toe phalanges?
What is the primary function of the toe phalanges?
How many phalanges does the big toe (hallux) contain?
How many phalanges does the big toe (hallux) contain?
Which structure connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton?
Which structure connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton?
What bones make up the pectoral girdle?
What bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of the appendicular skeleton compared to the axial skeleton?
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of the appendicular skeleton compared to the axial skeleton?
Which bones run parallel in the forearm?
Which bones run parallel in the forearm?
What is a key feature of the humerus that aids in arm movement?
What is a key feature of the humerus that aids in arm movement?
What is the function of ligaments and tendons in relation to the toe phalanges?
What is the function of ligaments and tendons in relation to the toe phalanges?
What is the primary function of the femur in the human body?
What is the primary function of the femur in the human body?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the femur?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the femur?
How many bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?
How many bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following bones is part of the lower limb?
Which of the following bones is part of the lower limb?
What specific role do the condyles of the femur play in the human body?
What specific role do the condyles of the femur play in the human body?
Which part of the upper limb allows for tasks such as lifting and reaching?
Which part of the upper limb allows for tasks such as lifting and reaching?
What is the total number of bones present in the human hand?
What is the total number of bones present in the human hand?
Which of the following best describes the role of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following best describes the role of the appendicular skeleton?
Flashcards
Integumentary System Organs
Integumentary System Organs
The integumentary system includes skin, hair, nails, and glands.
Integumentary System Functions
Integumentary System Functions
Protection, Sensation, Thermoregulation, Excretion, Immunity, Vitamin D synthesis, blood reservoir and sensory reception.
Skeletal System Parts
Skeletal System Parts
Bones and cartilage, divided into axial (spine, skull) and appendicular (limbs).
Skeletal System Functions
Skeletal System Functions
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Muscular System Types
Muscular System Types
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Muscular System Functions
Muscular System Functions
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Body Systems (types)
Body Systems (types)
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Body System Examples
Body System Examples
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Large Intestine Function
Large Intestine Function
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Rectum and Anus Role
Rectum and Anus Role
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Urinary System Purpose
Urinary System Purpose
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Kidney Function
Kidney Function
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Ureters' Job
Ureters' Job
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Urinary Bladder's Role
Urinary Bladder's Role
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Urethra's Function
Urethra's Function
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Reproductive System's Role
Reproductive System's Role
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Carpals
Carpals
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Scaphoid
Scaphoid
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Metacarpals
Metacarpals
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Metacarpal 1
Metacarpal 1
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Phalanges
Phalanges
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Proximal phalanx
Proximal phalanx
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Distal phalanx
Distal phalanx
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Hamate
Hamate
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Middle Phalanx
Middle Phalanx
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Pectoral Girdle
Pectoral Girdle
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Clavicle
Clavicle
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Scapula
Scapula
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Hallux
Hallux
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Appendicular skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
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Femur
Femur
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Femur Head
Femur Head
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Femur Shaft
Femur Shaft
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Parasagittal Plane
Parasagittal Plane
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Femur Condyles
Femur Condyles
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Frontal Plane
Frontal Plane
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Transverse Plane
Transverse Plane
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Hand Bones
Hand Bones
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Anterior
Anterior
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Lower Limb
Lower Limb
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Posterior
Posterior
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Superior
Superior
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Inferior
Inferior
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Anatomical Relationships
Anatomical Relationships
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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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