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What does the term 'medial' indicate about a structure's position?
What does the term 'medial' indicate about a structure's position?
In terms of limb anatomy, what does 'proximal' mean?
In terms of limb anatomy, what does 'proximal' mean?
Which term describes movement toward the median plane?
Which term describes movement toward the median plane?
What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?
What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?
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Which action is characterized by a decrease in the angle at a joint?
Which action is characterized by a decrease in the angle at a joint?
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Which term is used to describe a movement away from the midline of the body?
Which term is used to describe a movement away from the midline of the body?
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What does 'caudal' refer to in anatomical positioning?
What does 'caudal' refer to in anatomical positioning?
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What does the term 'macroscopic anatomy' refer to?
What does the term 'macroscopic anatomy' refer to?
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Which directional term refers to the belly side of an animal?
Which directional term refers to the belly side of an animal?
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Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?
Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?
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What is comparative anatomy primarily concerned with?
What is comparative anatomy primarily concerned with?
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What does 'anatomy' specifically focus on in animals?
What does 'anatomy' specifically focus on in animals?
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Which term describes a plane that runs horizontally, dividing the body into upper and lower parts?
Which term describes a plane that runs horizontally, dividing the body into upper and lower parts?
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In anatomical terms, which of the following correctly describes the term 'dorsal'?
In anatomical terms, which of the following correctly describes the term 'dorsal'?
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How is 'physiology' best defined in relation to anatomy?
How is 'physiology' best defined in relation to anatomy?
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Study Notes
Overview of Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology studies the life-supporting properties, functions, and processes of animals and their parts.
- It's an experimental scientific discipline vital to medicine and related health sciences.
Anatomy
- Anatomy is the science of organism forms and structures.
Physiology
- Physiology studies the functions of body structures.
Latin - Anatomy
- "Ana" means "again" or "back"
- "Tome" means "to cut"
- Anatomy is the study of animal body structure and the relationships between its parts.
Fields of Anatomy
- Macroscopic Anatomy (Gross Anatomy): Observed with the naked eye; involves dissection. Studies organs and organ systems. Sub-types include systemic and regional anatomy.
- Microscopic Anatomy: Visualized using a microscope; studies cells and tissues.
Comparative Anatomy
- The study of various animal species, focusing on characteristics useful for classification.
Basic Anatomical Terms
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Planes: Imaginary surfaces along which 2 points can be connected by a straight line. Types include: median, sagittal, transverse (or segmental), and dorsal (or frontal) planes.
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Directional Terms: Describe locations relative to other structures. Examples include:
- Dorsal: Towards the back, top or upper surface. In limbs, the front surface.
- Ventral: Towards the belly, bottom or lower surface.
- Medial: Towards the median plane.
- Lateral: Away from the median plane.
- Cranial: Towards the head.
- Caudal: Towards the tail.
- Rostral: Towards the nose or mouth.
- Proximal: Near the point of attachment.
- Distal: Farther from the point of attachment.
- Palmar: Surface of the forepaw facing downwards.
- Plantar: Surface of the hindpaw facing downwards.
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Internal: Close to or within the center of a hollow organ or body cavity.
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External: Away from the center of a hollow organ or body cavity.
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Superficial: Relatively near the surface of the body or organ.
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Deep: Relatively near the center of the body or organ.
Basic Movements of Body Parts
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle at a joint, bending or folding.
- Extension: Increasing the angle at a joint, straightening or extending.
- Abduction: Movement away from the median plane.
- Adduction: Movement towards the median plane.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of animal anatomy and physiology, examining the structure and functions of various body parts. It covers macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, as well as comparative anatomy's role in classification. Test your knowledge on the life-supporting processes that are essential to medicine and health sciences.
