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Anatomical Terms Flashcards

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Define anatomy

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A branch of biology concerned with the structure of humans including skeletal, muscular and skin biology.

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Define pathology

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The study of diseases

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Name all 13 directional terms

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  1. Superior
  2. Inferior
  3. Anterior
  4. Posterior
  5. Medial
  6. Lateral
  7. Proximal
  8. Distal
  9. Superficial
  10. Deep
  11. Dorsal
  12. Plantar
  13. Palmar
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Directional term - SUPERIOR

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Toward the head end of the body

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Directional term - INFERIOR

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Away from the head

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Directional term - ANTERIOR

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The front of the body

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Directional term - POSTERIOR

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The back of the body

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Directional term - MEDIAL

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Toward the midline of the body

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Directional term - LATERAL

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Away from the midline of the body

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Directional term - PROXIMAL

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Closest to the centre of the body/torso

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Directional term - DISTAL

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Farthest point from the centre of the body/torso

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Directional term - SUPERFICIAL

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Close to the surface of the body

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Directional term - DEEP

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Away from the surface of the body

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Directional term - DORSAL

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Top of foot or back of hand

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Directional term - PLANTAR

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Bottom of the foot

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Directional term - PALMAR

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The palm of the hansd

17
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Name the three main planes of the body

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  1. Lateral
  2. Frontal
  3. Transverse
18
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Planes - LATERAL

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Vertical plane that runs from front to back; divides parts into right and left.

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Planes - FRONTAL

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Vertical plane running from side to side; divides body into anterior (front) and posterior (back).

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Planes - TRANSVERSE

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Horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower.

21
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Name the four main anatomical positions

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  1. Anatomical neutral
  2. Prone
  3. Supine
  4. Lithotomy
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Anatomical positions - NEUTRAL

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Body is erect with feet together and arms by sides. Palms are facing forwards.

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Anatomical positions - PRONE

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Laid on front with face down, palms facing up.

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Anatomical positions - SUPINE

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Laid on back with face up, palms facing up.

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Anatomical positions - LITHOTOMY

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Body is supine with hips and knees bent.

26
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Name the 7 parts of the body

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  1. Cranial / cephalic
  2. Cervical
  3. Thorax
  4. Abdominal
  5. Pelvic
  6. Upper extremities
  7. Lower extremities
27
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Other terms for the parts of the body that can be used.

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  1. Trunk
  2. Limb
  3. Unilateral
  4. Bilateral
  5. Ispilateral
  6. Contralateral

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