Pre-Week 1: Intro to Anatomy

Question 1

The sagittal plane divides the body into what sides of the body?

Answer 1

left and right side

Question 2

The coronal plane divides the body into what sides of the body?

Answer 2

front (anterior) and back (posterior)

Question 3

The transverse plane divides the body into what sides of the body?

Answer 3

top (superior) and bottom (inferior)

Question 4

Which plane does shoulder abduction and adduction occur in?

Answer 4

coronal plane

Question 5

Which plane does shoulder flexion and extension occur in?

Answer 5

sagittal plane

Question 6

Which plane does shoulder lateral and medial rotation occur in?

Answer 6

transverse plane

Question 7

Which axis does shoulder abduction and adduction occur in?

Answer 7

anterior-posterior axis

Question 8

Which axis does shoulder medial and lateral rotation occur in?

Answer 8

vertical axis

Question 9

Which types of joints are uniaxial (1 degree)?

Answer 9

hinge and pivot

Question 10

Which types of joints are biaxial (2 degrees)?

Answer 10

condyloid, ellipsoid and saddle

Question 11

Which types of joints are multiaxial (3 degrees)?

Answer 11

ball & socket and plane

Question 12

What is the function of a ligament?

Answer 12

sensory organs for kinaesthetics and provide mechanical restraints

• prevent unwanted movement
• limit normal movement

Question 13

What are the functions of articular discs?

Answer 13

• shock absorbers
• mechanical it between articular surfaces
• permit different movements to occur simultaneously at joints
• restrain movement
• assist lubrication

Question 14

What are the functions of bursae?

Answer 14

• reduce friction

- cushions structures from forces during impact