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What is the primary focus of gross anatomy?

Study of prenatal developmental changes
Study of the embedding structures within the body
Study of anatomical imaging techniques
Study of visible structures to the eye (correct)

Which anatomical position is characterized by the body being erect, facing forward, with palms facing outward?

Supine position
Standard anatomical position (correct)
Lateral position
Prone position

Which approach studies each part of the body independently, focusing on all related aspects?

Contrasted approach
Systemic approach
Sequential approach
Regional approach (correct)

What does radiological anatomy primarily involve?

Studying internal organs using imaging techniques (D) Signup and view all the answers

What movement describes bringing the upper limb towards the trunk?

Adduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'anatomy' is derived from which language?

Greek (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the movement of the forearm that allows the palm to face backwards?

Pronation (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which anatomical approach is the cardiovascular system studied as a whole rather than in parts?

Systemic approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of moving the thumb and little finger together called?

Opposition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms best describes the study of external body surfaces in relation to internal structures?

Surface anatomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

When the foot's plantar surface faces laterally, this movement is known as?

Eversion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of the standard anatomical position?

Palms face downward (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement involves the combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction in a circular motion?

Circumduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What describes the movement of the arm away from the trunk?

Abduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the lowering or moving of a body part downward?

Depression (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action refers to the medial rotation of the forearm allowing the palm to face anteriorly?

Supination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What position is characterized by the body lying down with the face pointing upwards?

Supine position (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Median plane (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term describes a location towards the feet?

Inferior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'distal' indicate regarding a structure's position?

Away from the trunk (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anatomical planes is at a right angle to the median or sagittal plane?

Frontal plane (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ipsilateral' refer to in anatomical terms?

Structures on the same side of the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the anterior surface of the upper limb and the posterior surface of the lower limb?

Flexor surface (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical orientation describes a structure that is nearer to the midline of the body?

Medial (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the anatomical position where the sole of the foot is directed outward?

Eversion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of the limb away from the median plane?

Abduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

If you divide the body along a line from one ear to another, what plane are you using?

Coronal (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which body position does the ventral surface face up?

Supine Position (A) Signup and view all the answers

The movement that separates the thumb and little finger away from each other is known as:

Opposition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes moving any limb towards the trunk?

Adduction (D) Signup and view all the answers

When an organ lies toward the core of the body, what term is used to describe its position?

Deep (C) Signup and view all the answers

The study of various organs using plain or contrast radiography is referred to as which type of anatomy?

Radiological Anatomy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy

The study of the structures of the body and their relationships.

Anatomical Position

The standard reference position for describing body parts and locations.