Chapter # 1 Reading Flashcards
1
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Anatomical Position
A
The Standard position of reference for the description of anatomical structures. Erect and facing observer, head level and eyes facing forward, lower limbs parallel, feet flat on the floor directed forward, upper limbs at sides palms forward.
2
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Prone position
A
body lying face down
3
Q
Supine
A
body laying face up
4
Q
5 Major Regions of the Body
A
Head (Skull, face), Neck (supports head, connects head to trunk), Trunk (Neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis), Upper Limbs( shoulder, armpit, arms), and lower Limbs (buttocks, thigh, legs)
5
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Arm
A
Shoulder to elbow
6
Q
Forearm
A
elbow to wrist
7
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thigh
A
buttock to knee
8
Q
leg
A
knee to ankle
9
Q
groin
A
crease on each side connects trunk to the thigh
