An Introduction to Clinically Oriented Anatomy

Question 1

Anatomical Terminology

Answer 1

The study of anatomy requires a clinical vocabulary that defines position, movements, relationships, and planes of reference and describes the systems of the human body

Question 2

Anatomical Position

Answer 2

Describes the human form in a fixed state.
-Standing erect, facing forward
-Arms hanging at the sides, palms facing forward,
Legs placed together, feet directed forward

Question 3

Planes of the Body

Answer 3

The human body being a three dimensional object must be divided into a series of three dimensional planes in order to facilitate description
Includes: Frontal, Sagittal, Transverse

Question 4

Sagittal plane

Answer 4

Divides into right/left, median, or midsagittal (exactly down the middle) , or parasagittal

Question 5

Frontal/coronal plane

Answer 5

Divides into anterior/ posterior

Question 6

Transverse/horizontal plane:

Answer 6

Divides into superior/inferior

Question 7

Anterior/Posterior

Answer 7

Also known as ventral and dorsal respectively.
Anterior: Nearer the front
Posterior: Nearer the back

Question 8

Superior/Inferior

Answer 8

Also known as cranial and caudal respectively.
Superior: Upward or nearer the head
Inferior(caudal): Downward or nearer the feet

Question 9

Medial/Lateral

Answer 9

Medial: Toward the midline or median plane
Lateral: Farther from the midline or median plane

Question 10

Proximal/Distal

Answer 10

Proximal: Near a reference point
Distal: Away from a reference point

Question 11

Superficial/Deep

Answer 11

Superficial: Closer to the surface
Deep: Farther from the surface

Question 12

Palmar

Answer 12

the surface of the hands and fingers corresponding to the palm

Question 13

Plantar

Answer 13

The surface of the foot and toes corresponding to the sole