1.1.2 Language of Anatomy

Question 1

Anatomist

Answer 1

An expert in anatomy

Question 2

Anatomical Position

Answer 2

A standard body orientation to describe body parts/locations. The body is standing up straight with arms hanging at the sides and palms facing forward

Question 3

directional terms

Answer 3

Words that describe a location/part of the body in relation to another location/part. These terms are used to describe organs/bones.

Question 4

Regional terms

Answer 4

Words that describe specific areas or locations on the body.

Question 5

Axial

Answer 5

Parts in the center part of the body.

Question 6

Appendicular

Answer 6

Parts of the body that are not in the axial.

Question 7

Anatomical Planes

Answer 7

Also known as the body planes. They are hypothetical planes used to describe parts of the body

Question 8

Body cavities

Answer 8

Words that describe the internal spaces of the body.

Question 9

Holistic

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Considering the entirety of the body, not just affected or injured area

Question 10

Anterior

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Describes the frontside of the human

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Posterior

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Describes that backside of the human

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Inferior

Answer 12

Below or towards the feet

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Superior

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Above or towards the head

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Medial

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Towards the middle/center

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Lateral

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To the side or away from the middle/center

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Distal

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Located away from the center

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Proximal

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Located closer to the center, or at the point of attachment to the body

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Superficial

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Shallow, or on the surface

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Deep

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Away from the surface, or deeper into the body

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Ventral

Answer 20

Belly area

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Dorsal

Answer 21

Backa area

Question 22

Abdominal

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Abdommen

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Antecubital

Answer 23

Front of elbow

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Axillary

Answer 24

Armpit

Question 25

Brachial

Answer 25

Arm

Question 26

Buccal

Answer 26

Cheek

Question 27

Calcaneal

Answer 27

Heal of foot

Question 28

Carpal

Answer 28

Wrist

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Cephalic

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Cervical

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Coxal

Answer 30

Hip

Question 31

Digital

Answer 31

Toes/fingers (phalanges0

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Femoral

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Thigh

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Gluteal

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Buttock

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Inguinal

Answer 34

Groin

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Lumbar

Answer 35

Loin/Lower back

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Nasal

Answer 36

Nose

Question 37

Occipital

Answer 37

Back of the head

Question 38

Olecranal

Answer 38

Back of elbow

Question 39

Oral

Answer 39

Mouth

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Orbital

Answer 40

Eye

Question 41

Patellar

Answer 41

Kneecap

Question 42

Pelvic

Answer 42

Pelvis

Question 43

Popliteal

Answer 43

Back of knee

Question 44

Sacral

Answer 44

Tailbone/Sacrum

Question 45

Scapular

Answer 45

Back of the shoulder

Question 46

Sternal

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Sternum

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Tarsal

Answer 47

Ankle Area

Question 48

Thoracic

Answer 48

Chest area/horax

Question 49

Umbilical

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Naval Area

Question 50

Vertebral

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Spine

Question 51

Why might directional and regional terms plan an important role in this patient transfer?

Answer 51

It allows for no mistakes in the communication

Question 52

Coronal Plane

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Also known as the frontal plane. Divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior portions.

Question 53

Sagittal Plane

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Divides the body or organ vertically into right and left sides

Question 54

Transverse plane

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Divides the body or organ into upper and lower portions

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Median plane

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Divides the body directly down the middle of the body.

Question 56

Parasagittal Plane

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Divides the body into vertically into uneven right and left sides

Question 57

Cranial Cavity

Answer 57

Brain Area

Question 58

Dorsal Body

Answer 58

Posterior cavity, includes dorsal and spinal cavity.

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Pelvic Cavity

Answer 59

Houses the reproductive organs.

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Ventral Body

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Includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and their subdivisions.

Question 61

Thoracic Cavity

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Contains the heart and lungs.

Question 62

Vertebral Cavity

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Also known as the spinal cavity. It encloses the spinal cord.

Question 63

Abdominal Cavity

Answer 63

Houses the digestive organs.

Question 64

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Answer 64

Largest cavity. Houses both abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Question 65

What are the benefits of using universal terms and anatomical positions to refer to locations on the human body? How do you help identify all humans?

Answer 65

It helps with communication between medical staff, and helps lower mistakes. All humans have similar body structures.

Question 66

Your friend assures you that "anterior" and "posterior" can always be used interchangeably with "ventral" and "dorsal". Politely explain to them that this statement is not always true/

Answer 66

This cannot always be true, as four legged animals are not on the back, and their head is not on the belly.