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Introduction To Human Body Flashcards

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What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

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Anterior

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What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?

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Posterior

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Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

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Sagittal plane

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What is the anatomical term for the upper part of the body?

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Superior

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What is the anatomical term for the lower part of the body?

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Inferior

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True or False: The medial position is closer to the midline of the body.

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True

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What does the term ‘lateral’ refer to in anatomy?

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Farther from the midline of the body

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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.

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Frontal plane

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What is the anatomical position?

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Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward

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Which body region is referred to as the thoracic region?

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The chest area

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What is the term for the area of the body that includes the stomach?

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Abdominal region

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True or False: The term ‘distal’ refers to a position closer to the trunk of the body.

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False

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What is the term for the body position lying face down?

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Prone position

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What is the term for the body position lying face up?

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Supine position

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Which anatomical plane runs horizontally and divides the body into upper and lower parts?

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Transverse plane

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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the neck.

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Cervical

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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the arms?

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Upper extremities

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What does the term ‘proximal’ mean in anatomical terms?

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Closer to the trunk of the body

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Which body region is located at the lower back?

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Lumbar region

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True or False: The term ‘intermediate’ refers to a position between medial and lateral.

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True

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What is the term for the body position with the body upright and facing forward?

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Anatomical position

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Which plane is used to describe movements that involve rotation around the body?

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Transverse plane

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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the legs?

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Lower extremities

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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is perpendicular to the sagittal and frontal planes.

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Transverse

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Which anatomical term describes a position further away from the surface of the body?
Deep
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What is the term for the anatomical position of the hands when standing in the anatomical position?
Palms facing forward
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True or False: The term 'superficial' refers to a position closer to the surface of the body.
True
28
What does the term 'sagittal' mean?
Relating to the plane that divides the body into left and right parts
29
Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the hip area.
Pelvic
30
What is the anatomical term for the area between the ribs and the pelvis?
Abdominal region
31
Which plane is used to describe forward and backward movements?
Sagittal plane
32
What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the head?
Cranial region
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True or False: The term 'ventral' is synonymous with 'anterior'.
True
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What does the term 'dorsal' refer to?
The back side of the body
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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is also known as the coronal plane.
Frontal
36
Which body region includes the shoulders?
Pectoral region
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What is the anatomical position of the feet in the anatomical position?
Flat on the ground, facing forward
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True or False: The term 'palmar' refers to the sole of the foot.
False
39
What is the term for the area of the body that includes the knees?
Genicular region
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the mouth.
Oral
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the elbows?
Cubital region
42
Which body region is located at the back of the head?
Occipital region
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True or False: The term 'nuchal' refers to the back of the neck.
True
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What does the term 'axillary' refer to?
The armpit area
45
Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area around the eyes.
Orbital
46
What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the wrists?
Carpal region
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Which body region is referred to as the plantar region?
The sole of the foot
48
True or False: The term 'popliteal' refers to the area behind the knee.
True
49
What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the ankles?
Tarsal region
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area of the body that includes the fingers.
Digital
51
What is the term for the body position where the person is sitting?
Sitting position
52
Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
Midsagittal plane
53
True or False: The term 'lateral' is used to describe positions closer to the midline.
False
54
What does the term 'cephalic' refer to?
The head region
55
Fill in the blank: The __________ position is often used in medical examinations where the patient is lying on their side.
Lateral recumbent
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the chest and abdomen?
Torso
57
Which body region is located at the front of the elbow?
Antecubital region
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True or False: The term 'inguinal' refers to the groin area.
True
59
What is the term for the anatomical position of the legs when standing in the anatomical position?
Feet together, parallel
60
Fill in the blank: The __________ position is used for examining the abdomen and pelvis.
Supine
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What does the term 'thoracic' refer to?
The chest region
62
Which body region is referred to as the gluteal region?
The buttocks area
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True or False: The term 'peripheral' refers to positions away from the center of the body.
True
64
What is the anatomical term for the area around the navel?
Umbilical region
65
Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is used to describe movements that occur in a vertical direction.
Sagittal
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the shoulders and neck?
Cervicothoracic region
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Which body region is located at the back of the hand?
Dorsal hand region
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True or False: The term 'sural' refers to the back of the leg.
True
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the forehead?
Frontal region
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area around the breastbone.
Sternal
71
What does the term 'sacral' refer to?
The area at the base of the spine
72
Which anatomical term describes a position that is closer to the surface of the body?
Superficial
73
True or False: The term 'calcaneal' refers to the heel of the foot.
True
74
What is the term for the anatomical position of the body when lying on the stomach?
Prone position
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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into equal front and back halves.
Coronal

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