Anatomy

Question 1

Describe the anatomical position

Answer 1

Standing erect with head, eyes, and toes directly forward. The upper limbs are by the sides with the palms facing out. The lower limbs are together with toes forward

Question 2

Describe the sagittal plane and associated directional terms

Answer 2

The sagittal plane is a vertical plane dividing the body into left and right parts, associated directional terms are medial and lateral

Question 3

Describe the coronal plane and associated directional terms

Answer 3

The coronal plane is a vertical plane dividing the body into front and back parts, associated directional terms are anterior and posterior

Question 4

Describe the transverse plane and associated directional terms

Answer 4

The transverse plane is a horizontal plane dividing the body into top and bottom parts, associated directional terms are superior and inferior

Question 5

Longitudinal sections are cut in the ____ plane, transverse sections are cut in the ____ plane, oblique sections are cut at an _____

Answer 5

sagittal, transverse, angle

Question 6

Order these terms from nearest to the surface to farthest from the surface: deep, superficial, intermediate

Answer 6

superficial, intermediate, deep

Question 7

Special terms for hand anatomy

Answer 7

Palmar surface is anterior and dorsal surface is posterior

Question 8

Special terms for foot anatomy

Answer 8

Plantar surface is inferior and dorsal surface is superior

Question 9

What do proximal and distal mean in relation to the trunk or point of origin?

Answer 9

Proximal is nearer, and distal is farther

Question 10

Name and describe the types of body movement

Answer 10

Flexion: bending or decreasing the angle between body parts or bones
Extension: straightening or increasing the angle between body parts or bones
Abduction: moving away from the midline
Adduction: moving towards the midline
Medial rotation: rotating towards the midline
Lateral rotation: moving away from the midline
Elevation: moving in a superior direction
Depression: moving in an inferior direction
Protrusion: movement anteriorly
Retrusion: movement posteriorly
Protraction: anterolateral movement of the scapula
Retraction: posterolateral movement of the scapula

Question 11

Name and describe types of specialised body movement

Answer 11

Pronation: rotation of radius medially so palm faces posteriorly
Supination: rotation of radius laterally so palm faces anteriorly
Dorsiflexion: flexion of ankle joint, lifting foot and toes
Plantarflexion: bends foot and toes towards the ground
Eversion: movement of the sole of the foot away from the midline
Inversion: movement of the sole of the foot towards the midline