Plane and Terminology
Movement of a limb away from the abdomen
Abduction
The movement of a limb towards the abdomen
Adduction
Towards the tail
Caudal
Towards the head
Cranial
Synonym to Posterior
Dorsal
A plane dividing an organism into dorsal and ventral sides
Frontal
Below Another Structure
Inferior
Movement of ankle medially
Inversion
To the side
Lateral
Towards the middle
Medial
Vertical plane dividing an organism into left and right sides
Sagittal
Towards or on the surface
Superficial
Rotation of hands so that palms are up
Supination
Area between head and abdomen in many invertebrates
Thorax
Plane dividing the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse
The front/belly side
Ventral
Which answer describes the "Anatomical Position"? a. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing to your side b. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward c. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing back d. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outward e. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing inward
b. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward
Which of these statements concerning body regions is correct? a. The pelvis is located between the thorax and abdomen. b. The leg extends from the knee to the ankle. c. The arm extends from the shoulder to the wrist. d. The trunk can be divided into the thorax and pelvis. e.The thorax is often subdivided superficially into four quadrants.
b. The leg extends from the knee to the ankle.
Anna stands on her "tip toe's" to reach her favorite dish in the cupboard. What is the movement of her ankles? a. Ankle Plantar flexion b. Ankle Inversion c. Ankle Eversion d. Ankle Dorsiflexion e. Ankle anterior rotation
d. Ankle Dorsiflexion
Which of the paired terms below are opposites? a. anterior and cephalic b. posterior and cephalic c. posterior and caudal d. superior and cephalic e. anterior and dorsal
e. anterior and dorsal