Anatomical communication Flashcards
What is the medical name for the chest?
Thorax
What is the medical name for the armpit?
The axilla
What is the medical name for the belly button?
The umbilicus
What are the 3 parts of the upper limb?
The arm, the forearm and the hand
What are the 3 parts of the lower limb?
The thigh, the leg and the foot
What is the name of the region at connecting the lower limb to the abdomen?
The inguinal region
What is the name of the region between the legs?
The pelvis and perineum
What is the name of the patient position in which they are lay flat on their back?
Supine
What is the name of the patient position in which they are lay flat on their front?
Prone
Which anatomical plane is shown:
Sagittal (arrow)
Which anatomical plane is shown:
Coronal (crown)
Which anatomical plane is shown:
Axial/transverse
What is the definition of anterior?
Nearer to the front of the body
What is the definition of posterior?
Nearer to the back of the body
What is the definition of superior or cranial?
Nearer to the top of the head
What is the definition of inferior or caudal?
Nearer to the soles of the feet
What is the definition of medial?
Nearer to the midline/median plane
What is the definition of lateral?
Further from the midline/median plane
What is the definition of proximal?
Nearer to the attachment of the limb to the body
What is the definition of distal?
Further from the attachment of the limb to the body
What is the definition of superficial?
Nearer to the surface of the body
What is the definition of deep?
Further from the surface of the body
What is the definition of external?
Further from the centre of the body or organ
What is the definition of internal?
Nearer to the centre of the body or organ
What is the definition of major?
A relatively larger structure with the same name as another structure
What is the definition of minor?
A relatively smaller structure with the same name as another structure
Which surface of the wrist is dorsal?
The posterior surface
Which surface of the hand is dorsal?
The posterior surface