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Anatomy - Directional Terminology Flashcards

1
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Prone

A

Laying face down

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2
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Lateral recumbent

A

Lying on right/left side

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3
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The sagittal plane is also known as?

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The midline

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4
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Which term is given to the plane which runs vertically through the middle of the body, producing right and left sides?

A

Midline/Sagittal

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5
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The midclavicular plane is also known as?

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Parasagittal

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6
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Which directional plane divides the body into top and bottom sections?

A

Transverse

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7
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What is another term used to describe the frontal plane?

A

Coronal or ventral

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8
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Which directional term is given to movement away from the body?

A

Abduction

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9
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Which directional term is given to movement towards the body?

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Adduction

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10
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What type of dislocation occurs in an abducted movement?

A

Anterior

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11
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What type of dislocation occurs in an adducted movement?

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Posterior

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12
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Which directional term is given to describe being near the head?

A

Cephalic

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13
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Which directional term is given to describe being closer to tail?

A

Caudal

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14
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What is included in the appendicular region of the body?

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Non-essentials

Extremities

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15
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What is included in the axial region of the body?

A

Essentials

Head, Neck, Thorax, Abdomen

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16
Q

What are the major cavities of the body?

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Thoracic
Abdominal 
Pelvic
Cranium and Spine 
Retroperitoneum
17
Q

Which cavity of the body is divided into two portions by the mediastinum?

A

Thoracic

18
Q

Which cavity in the body contains to plural cavities and a pericardial cavity?

A

Thoracic

19
Q

What do the pleural cavities contain?

A

Lungs

20
Q

The serous membrane that comes in contact with an organ is _______.

A

Visceral

21
Q

The serous membrane that comes in contact with a cavity is _______

A

Parietal

22
Q

Which cavity in the body is separated by an imaginary line drawn between the symphysis pubis and the sacral promontory?

A

Abdominal/pelvic

23
Q

Which organs are classified as retroperitoneal organs?

A 
Kidneys
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Portions of colon
Urinary bladder
24
Q

Supine

A

Lying face up

Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology (18 decks)

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