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Anatomical directions Flashcards

1
Q

What is anatomy?

A

The structure of the body

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2
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What is physiology?

A

The function of the body

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3
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What are vertebrates and give 3 examples

A

Animals with a backbone; e.g fish, birds and frogs.

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4
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What are invertebrates and give 3 examples

A

Animals without a backbone; e.g snails, worms and spiders.

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5
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Mammals who lay eggs are called?

A

Monotremes

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6
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What are ungulates?

A

Animals with hooves

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7
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What are Lagomorphs?

A

Rabbits and hares

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8
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Define: cranial

A

Towards the head

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9
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Define: caudal

A

Towards the tail

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10
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Define: rostral

A

Towards the nose

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11
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Define: dorsal

A

Back

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12
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Define: Ventral

A

Chest (sternal)

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13
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Define: lateral

A

On the side

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14
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Define: medial

A

In the middle (inside) > opposite to lateral

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15
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Define; proximal

A

Towards the body

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16
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Define: distal

A

Away from the body

17
Q

Define; Palmer

A

Fingers/palms

18
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Define: plantar

A

Feet

19
Q

What is the Median/mid-sagittal plane?

A

Divides left and right equally at the midline

20
Q

What is the paramedian plane?

A

Divides left and right unequally

21
Q

What is dorsal plane?

A

Divides the body into back (dorsal) and stomach (Ventral)

22
Q

What is transverse plane?

A

Divides the body into superior and inferior at the waistline.

23
Q

Define: ipsilateral

A

On the same side of the body

24
Q

Define: contralateral

A

On the opposite side of the body

25
Q

Define: superior

A

Part of the body which is closer to the head

26
Q

Define: inferior

A

Lower parts of the body I.e away from the head

27
Q

Define: anterior

A

Referring to the ventral surface

28
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Define: posterior

A

Referring to the dorsal surface

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