Anatomy of the body unit 1

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1 lumbar 2 vertebral 3 dorsal 4 perineal 5 scapular 6 sacral 7 gluteal

Select the proper terminology for the regions indicated.

1 nuchal 2 cervical

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1 thoracic 2 umbilical 3 inguinal 4 sternal 5 coxal 6 pubic

There are ___ major axes in the human body

3

A two-dimensional section of the body is known as an

Anatomical plane

A medical student is studying a rash on a patients head and neck. Which region of the body is she studying ?

Axial

Which of the following terms belongs in a diffelent group?

Axillary

Identify the type of movement in the knee joint that is seen in the image to the right.

B: extension

axial and appendicular are

Body regions

Which of these parts are included in the upper extremities? Check all of the boxes that apply.

C. armpit D. elbow

Blood pressure can be taken by using the carotid artery. This artery is found on the side of the neck. Which region best describes the location of the carotid artery?

Cervical

When a surgeon begins to operate on a patient, she finds a growth located beneath the stomach. Which term is the best choice for describing the location of the growth relative to the surface of the skin?

Deep

The chest is ____ to the top of the head

Inferior

The knee is _____ to the elbow

Inferior

Part of the body where movement occurs

Joints

If you have a cut on your pinky finger; the cute is in a _____ position compared to the location of the thumb

Lateral

The armpit is ____ to the heart

Lateral

Bilateral symmetry describes the matching pattern that the human body has form_____

Left to right

Which of the following terms are synonymous to vertical axis

Longitudinal axis Dorsoventral

What is the purpose for using anatomical position

Medial professionals can communicate clearly about relationships between parts of the body

The left and right eyes are ____ to each other

Parallel

A medical image of the heart shows a section of the left ventricle, but not the right one. In which plane was the image taken

Sagittal plane

The ______ axis is where the frontal and transverse planes meet

Sagittal transverse

The structure that provides the internal framework for all the body's joints is the _____________.

Skeleton

Which of the following statements describes a person in anatomical position?

Standing with feet parallel and palms facing forward

The term cranial means the same thing as

Superior

Medical imaging is used for what

Taking pictures of structures inside the body

Select the proper terminology for the numbered facial regions indicated in the diagram to the right.

The guys face picture 1. frontal 2 orbital 3 buccal 4 oral 5 auricular 6 nasal 7 mental

If a medical professional is talking to you about the back of your head, where your eyesight is controlled, which region is being referred to?

The occipital region

A patient is having surgery on his left elbow. Which elbow should be marked by the surgeon as the surgeon faces the patient?

The surgeon should mark the elbow according to the patient's perspective.

Elaie has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is named after the region of the body it affects. Where is Elaie most likely feeling pain?

The wrist

Select the following parts that would be classified as belonging to the appendicular region if the body

Toe Finger Knee

When the body is in anatomical position, the midline is located on which axis?

Vertical

Duff is a breakdancer whose signature move is spinning around on his head while his body is upside down. Which axis is Duff rotating?

Vertical axis

What is regional terminology?

a set of vocabulary words that healthcare workers use to refer to specific regions of the body

What are the two main regions of the body?

axial and appendicular

Tyrone slipped and fell on his gluteal region. Which area of his body did he injure?

buttocks

Why must anatomy students study anatomical planes?

enables them to understand how two-dimensional images fit in the human body

Using directional terms correctly is important to:

ensure clear communication between healthcare workers.

The ____ plane divides the body into front and back sections

frontal

Bilateral symmetry means

having two matching halves

The front portion of the knee is known as the ______________ region.

patellar

Each of the fingers is classified in the ______________ region.

phalengeal

The ____ plane divides the body into right and left sections

sagittal

Why is it important to identify proper use of right and left in health care?

to ensure that medical treatment and surgeries are performed on the correct side of the body

The ____ plane divides the body into top and bottom sections

transverse

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom sections?

transverse

What is an anatomical plane?

two-dimensional section of the body

Select the term that is used to identify each of the highlighted areas.

A = Carpal B = Pollux C = Antebrachial D = Axillary

Select the term that is used to identify each of the highlighted areas.

A = Femoral B = Peroneal C = Crural D = Pedal

A patient came into the emergency room saying that his head hurt. The first nurse that he talked to wrote down that there was pain in the facial area. The second nurse that he talked to said that there was pain in the cephalic area. Which best describes why it is important to use correct medical terminology?

A cephalic pain may include the brain and could be severe, but a facial pain normally covers the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

An imaginary plane that divides the head so that the face is one side and the back of the head is the other side is known as

A frontal plane

Which of these are components of a joint? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A. bones B. muscles C. tendons

Which of these body parts would be contained in the axial region of the body? Check all of the boxes that apply

A. ribs B. skull

Which of these body parts are classified in the lower extremities? Check all of the boxes that apply

A. thigh B. big toe

Select the plane

A: Sagittal B: frontal C: transverse

Select the term that matches

A: distal B: proximal

Select the term that matches

A: medial B: lateral

Select the term that correctly labels

A: superior B: inferior

Anatomical planes can be used to describe other animals. Which correctly identifies the planes that are labeled in the diagram of the kangaroo below?

A:transverse B: Sagittal C: frontal

Identify each section labeled on the diagram

A= digital B= pollex C=antecubital D= bronchial

Identify the region labeled in the picture

A= tarsal B= hallux C=plantar D=digital

In a medical textbook, the word superior means the same as

Above

_____ is a two-dimensional slice through the human body

Anatomical plane

Which of the following about anatomical position are true

Anatomical position is a standard point of reference for the anatomical planes; superior and inferior planes describe parts of the body relative to anatomical position

Which body part is more distal to the hip

Ankle

The palm is ____to the back of the hand

Anterior

Which is the correct directional term for a region that is toward the front of the body?

Anterior

The shoulder is part of the ______________ region.

Appendicular

_____ torso _____ ankle

Axial Appendicular

____ head _____ fingers _____ Chest

Axial Appendicular Axial

Which of the following body parts would be found on opposite sides of a transverse plane drawn through the center of the body

Chest and knees Hips and top of the head

When using the words "right" and "left," what must you always do?

Choose these words from the patient's perspective.

When hiking along a trail , you need to lift your knee vertically to step over a rock. Which movement are you doing which your hip ?

Flexion

Which body part is more proximal to the navel ( belly button )

Head

What parts of the body does the axial region include?

Head Neck Trunk (torso )

Hector has his arms raised straight out to the sides. Which best describes the direction of the body?

His arms are perpendicular to his torso.

Which term would you use to describe the position of the fingers relative to the elbow?

Inferior

The axial region is named for a(n) _________________ that runs through the center of the body.

Invisible line

Why is regional terminology useful to healthcare workers?

It allows healthcare workers to talk about areas of the body without confusion.

Which two parts of the body would be on different sides of a transverse plane?

Knees and feet

The _____ is the imaginary line traveling through the center of the body from the head to the feet

Midline

Which two planes interact at a diagonal

Oblique and frontal

The thumb is called the ______________.

Pollux

The back portion of the knee is known as the _________________ region.

Popliteal

The ankle bones are _____ to the toe bones

Posterior

The lower back is _____ to the navel (belly button)

Posterior

The view of the foot seen in the ___ plane

Sagittal

Which axis is the head rotating about when a student drops his chin toward his chest ?

Sagittal transverse

Which IS the correct directional term for a region of the boay that is toward the head?

Superior

The hands are______ to the feet. The mouth is _________ to the back of the head. The _______ end of the upper arm bone is closest to the shoulder.

Superior Anterior Proximal

Which of the following body parts would be found on opposite sides of a frontal plane drawn through the midline

Toes and heel Back of the shoulder and nose

Which body parts are included in the axial region? Select all that apply.

Torso Head

Which type of plane would best separate the nose from the rest of the head?

Transverse

Which list contains terms related to the upper extremities?

acromial, antebrachial, antecubital

Directional terms are always used with respect to:

anatomical position

If a body was divided by a frontal plane, which two body parts would be on different sides of the plane?

chest and back

A medical student is looking at an image that shows a profile of structures of the left side of the left knee. What is she looking at?

image of sagittal plane

Which of the following body positions would you see if a person were standing in anatomical position? Select all that apply.

legs parallel to each other arms slightly out to the sides