Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Caudal

A

Toward the feet

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2
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Anterior

A

Toward the front

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3
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Medial

A

Toward the midline

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4
Q

Cephalad

A

Toward the head

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5
Q

Proximal

A

Closer to the origin

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6
Q

Superior

A

Above or up

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7
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Inferior

A

Below or down

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7
Q

Posterior

A

Toward the back

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9
Q

True or false:

Rotation is the circular motion of a structure around its axis

A

True

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10
Q

True or false:

Flexion is the decrease of the angle in a joint

A

True

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11
Q

True or false :

Extension is the opening or moving a structure away from the midline

A

False

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12
Q

Anatomical position

A

It is when a body is standing, eyes open and level, head in mid-position, upper extremities at the sides, palms pacing forward, feet parallel, and the heels close together

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13
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the midline

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14
Q

Longitudinal section of an organ

A

A section on or parallel to the long axis of an organ

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15
Q

Distal

A

Away from the origin

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16
Q

Sagittal plane

A

A vertical plane that divides the body into unequal right and left portions

17
Q

Transverse plane

A

A horizontal plane passing through the body and dividing it into inferior and superior portion

18
Q

Midsagittal plane

A

A vertical plane passing through the center of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves

19
Q

True or false:

Adduction is the closing or moving a structure toward the midline

A

True

20
Q

Coronal plane

A

A vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

21
Q

Cross-section of an organ

A

It is a section whose plane is at a right angle with the long axis of the organ

22
Q

When using right or left during surgery who is that in reference to? Why is it important?

A

It’s in reference to the patients left or right. It is important so that you are communicating clearly and correctly with the physician to assist in protecting the patient, and gaining the best outcomes

23
Q

What is the difference between a view and a plane in terms of anatomy?

A

A plane is a flat surface formed from a cut through body or organ, while the view is the perspective from which the plane as seen

24
Q

True or false

The anterior aspect of a limb moving toward midline is lateral rotation

A

False: medial rotation