PLANES
How many body planes are there?
(EXTRA 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME)
3. (The Sagittal Plane, The Midsagittal Plane, The Frontal Plane)
the back of the organ/body
Dorsal
Name one fact about the Dorsal Cavity
Located along the back of the body and head
Contains organs of nervous system
Divided into two portions
How many regions are there?
9
Define Anatomy and Physiology
A-Study of structures of the body
P-Study of functions of the structures of the body (physi: nature or physical; -ology: study of)
The Midline.
The Midsagittal Plane
the front of the organ/body
Ventral
contains major organs of digestion
Abdominal Cavity
How many Quadrants are there?
4 (QUAD..)
What is the suffix that means "inflammation"?
-itis
True or False?
A frontal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions
FALSE
Toward, or nearer, the side of the body, away from the midline
What Is Lateral?
Which of the following does NOT belong?
A. Lungs
B. Heart
C. Spleen
D. Trachea
C. Spleen
Explanation:
The Right and left hypochondriac regions are located on the lower ribs.
Break down the term: Hypochondriac
hypo-: below; chondr/i: cartilage
What position is..
- Standing up straight so that the body is erect and facing forward
- Holding arms at sides with palms of hands facing forward
Anatomical Position
True or False?
The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
TRUE
Define the terms:
Cephalic-
Caudal-
Cephalic- toward the head
Caudal- toward the lower part of your body
What major cavity are the following located in?
Thoracic cavity:
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
What is The Ventral Cavity?
Located above the stomach
Epigastric Region
A patient's medical record notes that they have dyspnea. What does this mean they are experiencing?
Difficulty Breathing
What plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions?
The Sagittal Plane
Is Anterior or Inferior the front of the body/organ?
Anterior
What 2 cavities are located within the Dorsal Cavity?
Cranial cavity and Spinal cavity
A surgeon is planning to perform an appendectomy (appendix removal) on a patient. An incision is made in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. Based on anatomical terminology, provide the specific abdominal region and the broader body subdivision where this incision is located. Which of the following conditions might mimic the pain experienced in this region?
The incision is made in the right iliac region.
Breaking down the word, what does electroencephalography mean?
The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain