Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

HUMB1000 > What Is Life? 2. Anatomical Terminology > Flashcards

What Is Life? 2. Anatomical Terminology Flashcards

1
Q

Anatomical Position

A

The standard reference used to describe body parts & their position/relation to other parts.
An erect person with face directed forwards, upper limbs hanging by side, palms forward & lower limbs straight.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Supine

A

Person lying face up.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Prone

A

Person lying face down.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Directional Terms Assumption

A

Assume terms are referring to body in anatomical position, unless otherwise stated.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Superior

A

Towards the head. Also known as cranial or cephalic.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Inferior

A

Towards the feet (tail). Also known as caudal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Anterior

A

Towards the front. Also known as ventral.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Posterior

A

Towards the back. Also known as dorsal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Proximal

A

Close to.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Distal

A

Far from.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Medial

A

Towards the mid-line of the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the mid-line of the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Superficial

A

Closer to the surface.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Deep

A

Towards the interior of the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Body Planes

A

A plane that divides/sections the body so we can see ‘inside’.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Sagittal Plane

A

Separates the body into right & left parts. The median plane is mid-sagittal.

17
Q

Frontal Plane (coronal)

A

Separates the body into anterior & posterior parts.

18
Q

Transverse Plane (horizontal)

A

Separates the body into superior & inferior parts. The plane runs parallel to the ground.

19
Q

Oblique

A

Does not run parallel or perpendicular to other planes.

20
Q

Body Cavities

A

Closed on the outside to provide protection. Contains internal organs/viscera.
Three types of- thoracic, abdominal & pelvic/abdominopelvic cavity.

21
Q

Subdivisions of the Abdomen

A

Quadrants (4)
Regions (9)
Used to locate underlying organs.

HUMB1000 (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions