Module 2

Question 1

Which of the following approaches to the study of anatomy includes studying the body through direct observation or palpation of areas of the body when at rest or in action?

Clinical anatomy
Regional anatomy
Systemic anatomy

Answer 1

Regional Anatomy

Question 2

Which of the following approaches to the study of anatomy emphasizes the perceived discrepancies between “normal” body relations and those perceived as abnormal?

Regional
Systemic
Clinical

Answer 2

Clinical Anatomy

Question 3

Which combination of movements takes place in the sagittal plane around a coronal axis?

Answer 3

Flexion and Extension

Question 4

Which anatomical study approach will we be studying this semester?

Answer 4

Systemic Anatomy= study of biological systems

Question 5

How can surface anatomy inform your clinical practice as an OT?

Answer 5

Surface/ Regional Anatomy refers to the body through palpations/ direct contact. As an OT, you can gain info about the muscle action by palpating muscles through the skin and noticing any variants.