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General Terminology and Regions of the Body Flashcards

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ID 4

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  1. Medianus (Median) - located at the midline of the body.
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Translate and define: Cranialis

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Cranial - refers to the cranium, or towards the head of the body.

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Translate and define: Caudalis

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Caudal - refers to/towards the tail and away from the head.

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ID 17

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  1. Occipitalis (Occipital) - refers to/towards the occiput, or the occipital bone.
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Translate and define: Rostralis

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Rostralis (Rostral) - refers to/toward the oral or nasal region (beak).

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Translate and define: Apicalis

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Apicalis (Apical) - refers to/towards the apex of a structure.

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Translate and define: Basalis

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Basalis (Basal) - refers to/towards the base/face of the base of a structure.

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Translate and define: Basilaris

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Basilaris (Basilar) - refers to/towards the base of a structure, especially when referencing the skull.

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Translate and define: Luminalis

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Luminalis (Luminal) - Refers to/towards the lumen (inside) of an organ or structure

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Translate and define: Medius

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Medius (Middle) - Refers to a structure that is between two other structures when considering distal/proximal, superior/inferior, anterior/posterior, superficial/deep.

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Translate and define: Axialis

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Axialis (Axial) - Refers to/towards the central axis of the body or the axial skeleton.

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ID 42

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Peronealis (Fibular) - Refers to the lateral position of the leg.

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Volaris (Volar) - Refers to/towards the palm of the hand.

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ID 64

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Plana paramediana (Paramedian planes) - Planes that are parallel and to the immediate right and left of the median plane.

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Planum transpyloricum (Transpyloric plane) - Horizontal plane that passes through the midpoint between the upper margin of the pubic symphysis and upper border of the manubrium of the sternum.

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Planum subcostale (Subcostal plane) - Horizontal plane through the inferior margin of the tenth costal cartilage.

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Planum supracristale (Supracristal plane) - Horizontal plane through the uppermost point of the iliac crest. It transects the vertebral column at the level of the fourth lumbar spinous process.

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Planum intertuberculare (Intertubercular plane) - Horizontal plane that transects the tubercula of the iliac crest.

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Planum interspinale (Interspinous plane) - Horizontal plane that passes through the anterior superior iliac spines.

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ID 49

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Linea mediana anterior (Anterior median line) - Vertical midline through the anterior of the trunk.

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ID 59

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Linea mediana posterior (Posterior median line) - Vertical midline through the posterior of the trunk.

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ID 50

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Linea sternalis (Sternal line) - An imaginary line that passes along the lateral borders of the sternum.

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ID 51

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Linea parasternalis (Parasternal line) - An imaginary vertical line that runs through a point midway between the sternal and midclavicular lines.

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ID 52

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Linea medioclavicularis (Midclavicular line) - An imaginary vertical line that passes through the midpoint of the clavicle.

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ID 53

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Linea mammillaris (Mammillary line, Nipple line) - An imaginary line that is sometimes identical to the midclavicular line.

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ID 54, 55, 56 respectively

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Linea axillaris anterior/median/posterior (Anterior/Mid-/Posterior axillary line) - An imaginary line that passes through the anterior/midpoint between/posterior axillary fold.

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ID 57

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Linea scapularis (Scapular Line) - An imaginary vertical line that runs through the inferior angle of the scapula.

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ID 58

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Linea paravertebralis (Paravertebral line) - An imaginary vertical line that is visible only on radiographs, passing through the ends of the transverse processes.

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ID 5 and 6

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Sulcus bicipitalis lateralis/medialis (Lateral/Medial bicipital groove) - Groove located in the brachium created by the biceps brachii muscle.

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Fossa cubitalis (Cubital fossa) - Depression located on the anterior aspect of the elbow region.

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Translate and define: Eminentia thenaris

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Eminentia thenaris (Thenar eminence) - Ball of the thumb, located on the lateral aspect of the palm of the hand.

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Translate and define: Eminentia hypothenaris

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Eminentia hypothenaris (Hypothenar eminence) - Ball of the little finger, located on the medial aspect of the palm of the hand.

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ID 37

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  1. Sulcus glutealis (Gluteal fold) - Fold passing over the gluteus maximus muscle that forms the inferior boundary of the buttocks when the hip joint is extended.
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ID 41

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Trigonum femoris (Femoral triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the inguinal ligament, the sartorius muscle, and the gracilis muscle.

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ID 46

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Fossa poplitea (Popliteal fossa) - Depression located on the posterior aspect of the knee joint.

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Translate: Calx [Regio calcanea]

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Heel region

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Translate and define: Dorsum pedis

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Dorsum pedis (Dorsal region of the foot) - Superior aspect of the foot.

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Translate and define: Planta

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Planta (Sole) - Inferior aspect of the foot.

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ID 39

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Regio cervicalis posterior (posterior cervical region) - Anterior aspect of neck [cervix]

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Translate and define: Regio cervicalis anterior

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Regio cervicalis anterior (Anterior cervical region; Anterior triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the midline of the neck, the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the inferior margin of the mandible.

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ID 30

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Trigonum submandibulare (Submandibular Triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the mandible and the two bellies of the digastric muscle.

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ID 31

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Trigonum caroticum (Carotid Triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, and the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle.

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ID 32

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Trigonum musculare/omotracheale (Muscular Triangle; Omotracheal Triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the midline, the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle.

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ID 33

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Trigonum submentale (Submental Triangle) - Triangular region below the chin between the hyoid bone and the two anterior bellies of the digastric muscle.

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ID 34

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Regio sternocleidomastoidea (Sternocleidomastoid Region) - Region overlying the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

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ID 35

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Fossa supraclavicularis minor (Lesser supraclavicular Fossa) - Small hollow between the origins on the sternum and the clavicle of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

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ID 36

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Regio cervicalis lateralis (Lateral Cervical Region; Posterior triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the clavicle, the anterior border of the trapezius muscle, and the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

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ID region at 37 and depression at 38

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  1. Trigonum omoclaviculare(Omoclavicular triangle, Subclavian triangle)- Triangular region limited by the clavicle and the sternocleidomastoid and omohyoid muscles.
  2. Fossa supraclavicularis major (Greater supraclavicular fossa) - Depression in the skin overlying the omoclavicular triangle.
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ID region at 5

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Regiones pectorales (Pectoral region) - The area overlying the pectoralis major muscles.

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ID depression at 3 and region at 4

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  1. Fossa infraclavicularis (Infraclavicular fossa) - Depression in the skin overlying the clavipectoral triangle.
  2. Trigonum clavipectorale(Clavipectoral Triangle, Deltopectoral Triangle)- Triangular region bounded by the deltoid muscle, the pectoralis major muscle, and the clavicle.
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ID region at 12

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Regio hypochondriaca (Hypochondrium) - Region lateral to the midclavicular line and between the pectoral region and the subcostal plane.

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ID region at 13

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Regio epigastrica (Epigastric region; Epigastric fossa) - Area below the pectoral region and between the two midclavicular lines and the subcostal plane.

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ID region at 14

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Regio lateralis (Flank; Lateral region) - Region lateral to the midclavicular line between the subcostal plane and the supracristal plane.

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ID region at 15

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Regio umbilicalis (Umbilical region) - Region bounded by the two midclavicular lines, the subcostal plane, and the supracristal plane.

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ID region at 16

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Regio inguinalis (Groin, Inguinal region) - Region lateral to the midclavicular line between the supracristal plane and the inguinal ligament.

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ID region at 17

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Regio pubica [hypogastrium] (Pubic region) - Region bounded by the two midclavicular lines, the supracristal plane, and the inguinal ligament.

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ID region at 26

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Regio analis (Anal triangle) - Region around the anus that is bordered anteriorly by an imaginary line connecting the two ischial tuberosities.

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ID region at 27

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Regio urogenitalis (Urogenital region) - Region around the perineum that is located anterior to an imaginary line connecting the two ischial tuberosities.

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ID region at 24

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Trigonum lumbare (Lumbar Triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the iliac crest inferiorly and between the borders of the latissimus dorsi and external oblique muscle of the abdomen. Its floor is formed by the internal oblique muscle of the abdomen.

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Classify Synovial joint: Surfaces are flat or slightly curved. Gliding movement. Intercarpal and Intertarsal Joints, Acromioclavicular Joint, Zygapophyseal Joints.

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Articulatio Plana (Planar Joint)

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Classify Synovial Joint: Rounded surface on one bone, “ball,” other concavity, “socket.” Shoulder and Hip Joints.

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Articulatio Spheroidea (Spheroidal Joint)

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Classify Synovial joint: Like ball and socket, but ball is “ellipsoid.” Radiocarpal Joint.

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Articulatio Ellipsoidea (Ellipsoid or Condylar Joint)

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Classify Synovial joint: Two condylar surfaces. Knee Joint.

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Articulatio Bicondylaris (Bicondylar Joint)

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Classify Synovial joint: Allows rotation in one plane due to a pivot-like process turning within a ring. Proximal Radioulnar Joint and Atlantoaxial Joint.

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Articulatio Trochoidea (Trochoid/Pivot Joint)

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Classify Synovial Joint: modified ellipsoid. Concave in one, convex in other. Other than Incudomallear Joint, First Carpometacarpal Joint.

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Articulatio Sellaris (Saddle Joint)

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Classify Synovial joint: Movement only in one plane. Elbow and Interphalangeal Joints.

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Ginglymus (Hinge Joint)

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classify suture: United by Interlocking processes resembling teeth of a saw. Sagittal Suture.

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Sutura Serrata (Serrated Suture)

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Classify suture: Must be beveled, overlapping edges.

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Sutura Squamosa (Squamous Suture)

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Classify suture: No overlapping, No interlocking. Lacrimomaxillary Suture, Internasal Suture.

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Sutura Plana (Planar Suture)

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Classify sutures: This plate of one bone articulating in cleft of another. Ethmoid Bone and Vomer.

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Schindylesis (Schindylesis)

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What region encompasses 30, 31, 32, and 33?

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  1. Regio cervicalis anterior (Anterior cervical region; Anterior triangle) - Triangular region bounded by the midline of the neck, the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the inferior margin of the mandible.
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Name the horizontal plane that passes through the inferior margin of the 10th rib

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  1. Planum subcostale (Subcostal plane) - Horizontal plane through the inferior margin of the tenth costal cartilage.
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Name a plan that transects the vertebral column at the level of the 4th lumbar spinous process

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  1. Planum supracristale (Supracristal plane) - Horizontal plane through the uppermost point of the iliac crest. It transects the vertebral column at the level of the fourth lumbar spinous process.
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Name the plan that lies between the sternal and midclavicular lines

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  1. Linea parasternalis (Parasternal line) - An imaginary vertical line that runs through a point midway between the sternal and midclavicular lines.
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What imaginary line is sometimes identical to the midclavicular line?

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  1. Linea mammillaris (Mammillary line, Nipple line) - An imaginary line that is sometimes identical to the midclavicular line.
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Name the line that is only visible on radiographs

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  1. Linea paravertebralis (Paravertebral line) - An imaginary vertical line that is visible only on radiographs, passing through the ends of the transverse processes.
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What region is the linea mediana (median line) limited to?

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The trunk

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Name the horizontal plane passes directly between the manubrium of the sternum and the pubic symphysis

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  1. Planum transpyloricum (Transpyloric plane) - Horizontal plane that passes through the midpoint between the upper margin of the pubic symphysis and upper border of the manubrium of the sternum.
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Which regional term would refer to the base of the skull?

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Basilaris (Basilar) - refers to/towards the base of a structure, especially when referencing the skull.

(do not confuse this with basalis/basal, which refers to the base of a structure, but not any structure in particular)

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