Anatomical Directions And Planes

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Actual structure of the body.

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Describes working of the body.

Question 3

Histology

Answer 3

Anatomy that can only be seen under a microscope.

Question 4

Pathology and histopathology

Answer 4

Described the diseases states of the body.

Question 5

Function of the spleen

Answer 5

Stores red blood cells.

Question 6

Function of the spinal column

Answer 6

Makes up the central nervous system.

Question 7

Function of the kidneys

Answer 7

Produces urine.

Question 8

Function of the larynx

Answer 8

Prevents aspiration of food.

Question 9

Function of the liver

Answer 9

Metabolises drugs.

Question 10

Function of the lungs

Answer 10

Pulmonary function.

Question 11

Parts of the intestines

Answer 11

Duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

Question 12

Cranial

Answer 12

Towards the head.

Question 13

Caudal

Answer 13

Towards the tail.

Question 14

Rostral

Answer 14

Towards the nose.

Question 15

Medial

Answer 15

Towards the middle of the animal.

Question 16

Lateral

Answer 16

Towards the side of the animal.

Question 17

Dorsal

Answer 17

Towards the back of the animal.

Question 18

Ventral

Answer 18

The underside of the animal.

Question 19

Proximal

Answer 19

Limbs near the body.

Question 20

Distal

Answer 20

Limbs near the toes.

Question 21

Palmar

Answer 21

Back surface of the front foot.

Question 22

Plantar

Answer 22

Back surface of the back foot.

Question 23

Sagittal/paramedian plane

Answer 23

Divided body into right and left halves.

Question 24

Dorsal plane

Answer 24

Divides body into top and bottom halves.

Question 25

Transverse plane

Answer 25

Divided body into left and right halves vertically.