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Medical Terminology: Ch. 2 Flashcards

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What is the transverse plane?

A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.

What does superior refer to?

Moving toward the head

The upper half of the body (correct)

Moving toward the tailbone

The lower half of the body

What does inferior refer to?

The upper half of the body

Moving toward the head

Moving toward the tailbone

The lower half of the body (correct)

What does cephalad mean?

Moving toward the head (a superior direction) Signup and view all the answers

What does caudad mean?

Moving toward the tailbone (an inferior direction) Signup and view all the answers

Define distal in anatomical terms.

Moving from the trunk of the body toward the end of a limb. Signup and view all the answers

Define proximal in anatomical terms.

Moving from the end of a limb toward the trunk of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does external refer to in anatomy?

Structures on the surface of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does internal refer to in anatomy?

Structures below the surface and inside the body. Signup and view all the answers

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Transverse Plane and Body Directions

The transverse plane is a horizontal division that separates the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections.

Body Direction Terms

Superior refers to the upper half of the body; structures positioned above others.
Inferior indicates the lower half of the body; structures positioned below others.
Cephalad means moving towards the head, aligning with a superior direction.
Caudad describes movement towards the tailbone, correlating with an inferior direction.

Limb Positioning Terms

Distal refers to movement away from the trunk towards the end of a limb, indicating a position farther from the center of the body.
Proximal involves movement from the end of a limb towards the trunk, describing a position closer to the center of the body.

Surface Structure Terminology

External (superficial) denotes structures located on the surface of the body, easily accessible.
Internal (deep) refers to structures that are beneath the surface or within the body, typically requiring deeper examination to access.

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Explore key terms related to the transverse plane and body directions with these flashcards. This quiz highlights definitions and examples of important anatomical terminology. Perfect for students in medical courses or anyone interested in human anatomy.