anatomical position
directional terms
fill in the blank
identify the error
body landmarks
100
in anatomical position the palms face in which directrion?
forward
100
the nose is _______ to the ears.
medial
100
The mouth is ________ to the nose.
Inferior
100
a student says "the fingers are proximal to the elbow"
What is wrong?
They are distal
100
anterior surface of the elbow
antecubital
200
true or false: if someone is lying on their back with palms up, they are still considered in anatomical position
false, they need to be standing upright
200
the hand is ______ to the elbow
distal
200
the shoulder is _________ to the wrist.
proximal
200
a student says "the nose is lateral to the eyes"
What is wrong?
it is medial
200
the wrist
carpal
300
name two reasons why the anatomical position is important
provides standard reference point, ensures clear communication, avoids mistakes in medicine and science, helps in learning and mapping the body
300
the spine is ________ to the heart.
posterior
300
the belly button is ______ to the spine.
anterior
300
a student says "they eyes are inferior to the mouth"
What is wrong?
They are superior
300
fingers, toes
digital
400
come to the board and draw a picture of anatomical position
400
the brain is ________ to the skull
deep
400
the skin is ________ to the muscles.
superficial
400
a student says "the back is anterior to the chest"
What is wrong?
It is posterior
400
posterior knee area
popliteal
500
fix this: "A person standing with palms facing backward and head turned to the side"
"A person standing with palms facing forward and head straight"
500
the right lung is ________ to the heart.
lateral
500
the stomach is _______ to the diaphragm.
inferior
500
a student says "the brain is superficial to the scalp"
What is wrong?
It is deep
500
head
cephalic