basics lec 1 Flashcards
1
Q
coronal plane
A
- crown melting and slicing u down
2
Q
saggital plane
A
- in half left and right
3
Q
transverse plane
A
- in half top and bottom
4
Q
rostral vs caudal
A
- rostral = rooster (beak)
- caudal = tail
5
Q
anterior goes with ___ and posterior goes with ___
A
- anterior - ventral
- posterior - dorsal
6
Q
where is the dorsal surface of the foot?
A
- superior surface of foot
7
Q
origin vs insertion of muscles? which one is usually being moved?
A
- origin: start of structure
- insertion: point of attachment (usually being moved)
8
Q
T or F: the head is ALWAYS superior to the torso
A
true
9
Q
diff bw anatomical vs clinical orientation?
A
- anatomical: L is L and R is R
- clinical: L is R and R is L
10
Q
prone vs supine
A
- prone = face-down
- supine = face-up
11
Q
flexion vs extension
A
- flexion = bending at joint
- extension = straightening joint
12
Q
T or F: both flexion and extension are caused by muscle contraction
A
true
13
Q
supination is rotation so the dorsum lies ___.
pronation is rotation so the dorsum lies ___.
A
- inferiorly
- superiorly
14
Q
4 types of connective tissue?
A
- cartilage
- bone
- blood
- fat
15
Q
what are the 2 girdles and their functions?
A
- pectoral girdle
- pelvic girdle
- both connect axial + appendicular skeleton
