Chapter 1 Flashcards
Caudal
Toward the feet
Anterior
Toward the front
Medial
Toward the midline
Cephalad
Toward the head
Proximal
Closer to the origin
Superior
Above or up
Posterior
Toward the back
Inferior
Below or down
True or false:
Rotation is the circular motion of a structure around its axis
True
True or false:
Flexion is the decrease of the angle in a joint
True
True or false :
Extension is the opening or moving a structure away from the midline
False: (Extension is an increase of the angle between the components of a joint, while this definition is for abduction.)
Anatomical position
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
Lateral
Away from the midline
Longitudinal section of an organ
A section on or parallel to the long axis of an organ
Distal
Away from the origin
Sagittal plane
A vertical plane that divides the body into unequal right and left portions
Transverse plane
A horizontal plane passing through the body and dividing it into inferior and superior portion
Midsagittal plane
A vertical plane passing through the center of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves
True or false:
Adduction is the closing or moving a structure toward the midline
True
Coronal plane
A vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
Cross-section of an organ
It is a section whose plane is at a right angle with the long axis of the organ
When using right or left during surgery who is that in reference to? Why is it important?
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
What is the difference between a view and a plane in terms of anatomy?
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
True or false
The anterior aspect of a limb moving toward midline is lateral rotation
False: (medial rotation; as the Lateral rotation is when it moves away from the midline.)
