Chapter 1 Practice Quiz Flashcards
Explain why multiple names for the same Anatomic structure lead to confusion
Because it’s not consistent, and because one name can refer for example to the entire limb while another only refers to a portion of the limb.
When writing the title nomina anatomica on a quiz, how should it appear?
Upper case and underlined
Which body plane will intercept the clavicle transversely?
Sagital plane
Which body plane will intercept the metacarpus transverly
Coronal (frontal) plane
Which body plane will intercept the brachium transversely?
Transverse plane
Which two body planes will intercept the metacarpus longitudinally?
Coronal (frontal) and sagital plane
Which two body planes will intercept the clavicle longitudinally?
Coronal (frontal) and transverse plane
Which two body planes will intercept the metatarsus longitudinally?
Sagital and transverse plane
State another directional term that implies the same concept as proximal on a superior limb
Superior
State another directional term that implies the same concept as palmar
Anterior
State another directional term that implies the same concept as dorsal on the foot
Superior
State another directional term that implies the same concept as distal on a foot
Anterior
State another directional term that implies the same concept as distal on a hand
Inferior
Name the four major parts of the trunk ?
Thorax/pectus
Abdomen
Pelvis
Dorsum
Name the 5 major parts of a superior limb and the 5 major parts of an inferior limb ( use both English and Latin)
SUPERIOR LIMB- regio deltoideus (deltoid region/shoulder), brachium (arm), cubitus (elbow), antebrachium ( forearm), manus (hand)
INFERIOR LIMB- coxa (hip), femur (thigh), genu (knee), crus (leg), pes (foot)