the human body

Question 1

standard anatomic position

Answer 1

standing facing you, arms at sides and thumbs pointing outward

Question 2

medial

Answer 2

closer to midline of body

Question 3

lateral

Answer 3

away from midline

Question 4

proximal

Answer 4

close

Question 5

distal

Answer 5

distant

Question 6

superior

Answer 6

closer to head

Question 7

inferior

Answer 7

closer to feet

Question 8

supine

Answer 8

lying on back

Question 9

prone

Answer 9

lying face down, on stomach

Question 10

lateral recumbant

Answer 10

lying on side (recovery position)

Question 11

fowler

Answer 11

sitting, up right position

Question 12

semi fowler

Answer 12

reclined sitting position

Question 13

trendelenburg

Answer 13

shock position, feet/legs higher than head

Question 14

inspiration

Answer 14

active process where diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract

Question 15

exhalation

Answer 15

passive process where diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax to their resting position

Question 16

arterial bleed

Answer 16

bright red

Question 17

venous bleed

Answer 17

dark red

Question 18

perfusion

Answer 18

circulation of blood in an organ or tissue in an adequate amount to meet the cell’s needs

Question 19

hypoperfusion

Answer 19

shock, inadequate perfusion

Question 20

tendons

Answer 20

muscle to bone

Question 21

ligaments

Answer 21

bone to bone

Question 22

cartilage

Answer 22

elastic tissue that covers the ends of bones at moveable joints

Question 23

fused joints

Answer 23

don’t allow for any movement btwn the bone ends, such as skull

Question 24

hinge joints

Answer 24

allow movement in only one plane, such as knee, elbow, fingers

Question 25

ball and socket joints

Answer 25

allow movement in more than one plane, shoulder and hip