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Introduction To Human Body Flashcards

1
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What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

A

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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3
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Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

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Sagittal plane

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4
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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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5
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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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7
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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.

A

Frontal plane

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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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True or False: The term ‘distal’ refers to a position closer to the trunk of the body.

A

False

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13
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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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14
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What is the term for the body position lying face up?

A

Supine position

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15
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Which anatomical plane runs horizontally and divides the body into upper and lower parts?

A

Transverse plane

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16
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the neck.

A

Cervical

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17
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the arms?

A

Upper extremities

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18
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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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19
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Which body region is located at the lower back?

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Lumbar region

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20
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True or False: The term ‘intermediate’ refers to a position between medial and lateral.

A

True

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21
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What is the term for the body position with the body upright and facing forward?

A

Anatomical position

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22
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Which plane is used to describe movements that involve rotation around the body?

A

Transverse plane

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23
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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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24
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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is perpendicular to the sagittal and frontal planes.

A

Transverse

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25
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Which anatomical term describes a position further away from the surface of the body?

A

Deep

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26
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What is the term for the anatomical position of the hands when standing in the anatomical position?

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Palms facing forward

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27
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True or False: The term ‘superficial’ refers to a position closer to the surface of the body.

A

True

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28
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What does the term ‘sagittal’ mean?

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Relating to the plane that divides the body into left and right parts

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29
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the hip area.

A

Pelvic

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30
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What is the anatomical term for the area between the ribs and the pelvis?

A

Abdominal region

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31
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Which plane is used to describe forward and backward movements?

A

Sagittal plane

32
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the head?

A

Cranial region

33
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True or False: The term ‘ventral’ is synonymous with ‘anterior’.

A

True

34
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What does the term ‘dorsal’ refer to?

A

The back side of the body

35
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is also known as the coronal plane.

A

Frontal

36
Q

Which body region includes the shoulders?

A

Pectoral region

37
Q

What is the anatomical position of the feet in the anatomical position?

A

Flat on the ground, facing forward

38
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True or False: The term ‘palmar’ refers to the sole of the foot.

A

False

39
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What is the term for the area of the body that includes the knees?

A

Genicular region

40
Q

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

A

Oral

41
Q

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

A

Cubital region

42
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Which body region is located at the back of the head?

A

Occipital region

43
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True or False: The term ‘nuchal’ refers to the back of the neck.

A

True

44
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What does the term ‘axillary’ refer to?

A

The armpit area

45
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area around the eyes.

A

Orbital

46
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What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the wrists?

A

Carpal region

47
Q

Which body region is referred to as the plantar region?

A

The sole of the foot

48
Q

True or False: The term ‘popliteal’ refers to the area behind the knee.

A

True

49
Q

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

A

Tarsal region

50
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area of the body that includes the fingers.

A

Digital

51
Q

What is the term for the body position where the person is sitting?

A

Sitting position

52
Q

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

A

Midsagittal plane

53
Q

True or False: The term ‘lateral’ is used to describe positions closer to the midline.

A

False

54
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What does the term ‘cephalic’ refer to?

A

The head region

55
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ position is often used in medical examinations where the patient is lying on their side.

A

Lateral recumbent

56
Q

What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the chest and abdomen?

A

Torso

57
Q

Which body region is located at the front of the elbow?

A

Antecubital region

58
Q

True or False: The term ‘inguinal’ refers to the groin area.

A

True

59
Q

What is the term for the anatomical position of the legs when standing in the anatomical position?

A

Feet together, parallel

60
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ position is used for examining the abdomen and pelvis.

A

Supine

61
Q

What does the term ‘thoracic’ refer to?

A

The chest region

62
Q

Which body region is referred to as the gluteal region?

A

The buttocks area

63
Q

True or False: The term ‘peripheral’ refers to positions away from the center of the body.

A

True

64
Q

What is the anatomical term for the area around the navel?

A

Umbilical region

65
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ plane is used to describe movements that occur in a vertical direction.

A

Sagittal

66
Q

What is the anatomical term for the area of the body that includes the shoulders and neck?

A

Cervicothoracic region

67
Q

Which body region is located at the back of the hand?

A

Dorsal hand region

68
Q

True or False: The term ‘sural’ refers to the back of the leg.

A

True

69
Q

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

A

Frontal region

70
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ region refers to the area around the breastbone.

A

Sternal

71
Q

What does the term ‘sacral’ refer to?

A

The area at the base of the spine

72
Q

Which anatomical term describes a position that is closer to the surface of the body?

A

Superficial

73
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True or False: The term ‘calcaneal’ refers to the heel of the foot.

A

True

74
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What is the term for the anatomical position of the body when lying on the stomach?

A

Prone position

75
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Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into equal front and back halves.

A

Coronal

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