Test 3: Anatomy & Physiology Packet 2 Flashcards
Why do health care workers need to be able to correctly and clearly identify different areas pf the body?
To correctly apply injections, treatments and diagnoses
When using the transverse line, what are the body parts below the other body parts called
Inferior
What is the Atomical position
When the body is facing upright and facing forward with the arms at the sides and the palms facing towards the front
What are the three body planes
- Transverse
- Midsagittal
- Frontal
What are body planes
Imaginary lines drawn through the body. They separate the body into sections and are used to create directional terms
When using the transverse line, what are the body parts above the other body parts called
Superior
Define a transverse plane
Imaginary line going horizontal (Left to right) and divides the body into a top and bottom half
T/F
The transverse line is moveable
True
What two other terms are also related to the transversal plane that also refer to direction but are used for when a patient is lying down
Cranial and Caudle
Define Caudle
Refers to body parts towards the lower end of the spine or feet
Define Cranial
Refers to body parts towards the head
What’s an example of SUPERIOR
- The eyes are superior to the mouth
- The shins are superior to the heels
What’s an example of Inferior
- The Patella is inferior to the hip sockets
- The shoulders are inferior to the neck
What is the Midsagittal plane
(Can also be called the Median plane or the midline)
The vertical (up and down) line that divides the body into equal left and right halves
T/F
The Midline cannot be moved from right to left
False
Define Medial
Body parts that are closer to the midline compared to other body parts
What are two examples of medial
- The Spine is medial to the hips
- The eyes are medial to the ears
Define lateral
Body parts that are farther away from the midline compared to other body parts