From anatomy and physiology for dummies, 3rd edition. Lets see how much you know about anatomical planes and body. Understand basic concepts of anatomy and physiology. Joints, quiz 1 test your knowledge of the joints of the body. Sagittal plane a vertical line which divides the body into a. Anatomy and physiology for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Anatomical planes are hypothetical flat surfaces that go through the body dividing it into sections.
Explain why anatomy today is considered a relatively broad science and discuss its various disciplines. Locate the major body cavities and list the chief organs in each cavity. An imaginary line, at any of three specific angles. This anatomical body sections and planes quiz will test your knowledge on the sections of the body in human anatomy, as well as the body plans. In order to accurately identify areas of the body, clearly defined anatomical terms are used.
Then color the words to match the arrows and planes. Body planes and anatomical directions label the body planes and anatomical directions using the letters in the diagram. The humerus arm bone is proximal to the radius one of the forearm bones. You will commonly see them when looking at anatomical models and prosections. In this video we discuss anatomical planes of the human body and their importance.
Anatomical terms worksheet in anatomy specific terms are used to explain the location of body organs, systems, as well as body movements. These planes are imaginary lines vertical or horizontal drawn through an upright body. Anatomical position provides a reference point for describing the structures of the body. Anatomical position and directional terms quiz quizizz. Present their knowledge of the anatomical regions of the body that are important to human autopsy. Subsections of the sagittal plane include midsagittal and parasagittal. Runs along the line of symmetry exactly in the center. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Anatomy is the branch of science that deals with the structure of living things. There are standard anatomical positional and directional terms of location that deal with the anatomy of humans. This is an facing position where you up, with your by your. A name by which the horizontal plane is also known. Anatomical planes and directions quiz 1 free anatomy quiz.
Anatomical regions quiz or worksheet worksheets, anatomy. Play this quiz called anatomical planes and directions and show off your skills. In the space provided give a brief description of each word. Body planes are used to describe specific sections or regions of the body. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. The anatomy of bones, quiz 1 including the terms used to describe the various parts of bones. The plane that runs down through the body, dividing the body into left and right portions. Anatomical body sections and planes quiz registered nurse rn.
The feet are together, flat on the floor and the toes pointing forward. A plane across the body that divides it into cranial and caudal parts. The human body is shown in anatomical position in an a anterior view and a b posterior view. They are used to describe the location of structures in the body and help with anatomical directions. Can you pass this quiz on anatomical directional terms. Anatomical language check out the anatomical language tutorials under helpful links. Test your knowledge on this science quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. The anatomical planes of the body and the terms accompanying them are as follows. Physiology is the branch of science that deals with the functions of living things. Directional terms, body planes and cavities quiz quizizz. This quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your understanding of directional terminology, especially as it relates to the human anatomy.
If this vertical plane runs directly down the middle of the body. Runs through the median plane and divides along the line of symmetry. There is one correct answer for each question and no time. Anatomy the art of separating the parts of an organism in order to ascertain their. The sagittal plane or median plane longitudinal, anteroposterior is a plane parallel to the sagittal suture.
A plane is a 2d slice through 3d space, which can be thought of as a glass sheet. A plane is an imaginary twodimensional surface that passes through the body. Medical professionals often refer to sections of the body in terms of anatomical planes flat surfaces. Anatomical planes and directional terms emt training base. This exercise presents some of the most important anatomical terms. The phalanges finger bones are distal to the carpals wrist bones. From the proedify teas v prep course, this is part 2 of the lesson on anatomical terminology. Introduction to anatomy, chapter 1 outline of class notes objectives.
This is a quiz called anatomical body planes and was created by member cricket77. The coronal plane or frontal plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions whereas the transverse plane or axial plane divides the body into cranial and caudal portions. They are especially important to know if you plan to enter a healthcare field that involves analyzing images from mri machines and other types of imaging equipment. Smooth muscle is an example of which level of structural. Body movements, quiz 1 the anatomical terms used to describe the different types of movement of the body. In human and animal anatomy, three principal planes are used. Listed below are general anatomical terms and their meanings. Orientationanatomical planeslabel and body cavities. Directional terms, anatomical planes, regions, and quadrants. Can you name these human and domestic animal anatomy terms.
Anatomical planes and directions quiz 2 free anatomy quiz. Body cavities planes use the following word bank to label the diagram below. First responders and other medical personnel should be familiar with the following anatomical planes of the body. A plane is an imaginary flat surface passing through the body or organ which divides the structure.
The plane that divides the body into posterior and anterior sections. A plane that separates the body or structure into upper and lower parts is called a. Anatomical planes of reference and directions quiz by. The arms are down at the sides with the palms turned forward with the thumb side of the hand away from the body. Use proper anatomical terminology to describe body directions, surfaces, and body planes. Science quiz anatomical planes of reference and directions. There is one correct answer for each question and no time limit on this anatomical positions quiz. Unit 2 anatomy and physiology of organ systems page 1 unit 2. This is a quiz called anatomical planes and directions and was created by member tbrodyy advertisement. In anatomy and physiology, the anatomical body planes and sections help us understand the various ways in which the body can be viewed when cut into sections. By using precise anatomical terminology, we eliminate ambiguity. The anatomical planes are different lines used to divide the human body.
Basic anatomy, physiology, and terminology squarespace. Anatomical body planes and sections anatomy and physiology. The sagittal plane is the plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides. Even though the knees, ankles, and hips flex and extend during the exercises, the primary movement is the entire body tracking sidetoside with the frontal plane, creating sheer sideways forces on the body. The human body is a beautiful and efficient system well worth study. Two other common movements that are classified in the frontal plane are the side shuffle and side lunge. In this position, the body is erect and the face forward. Parallel to the midline but does not divide into equal left and right portions. The language of anatomy describe the anatomical position verbally or demonstrate it. Which of the following is not considered a part of the axial portion of the body. Free anatomy quiz anatomical planes and directions quiz 1.
In order to study and talk about anatomy and physiology, you need to be familiar with standard anatomical positions and terms, as well as the various planes, cavities, and organ systems that make up the physical form. Unlike the infant, however, an anatomy student must learn to identify body structures formally. The terms are used to describe a specific body part. Anatomical directional terms can also be applied to the planes of the body. An anatomical plane is a hypothetical plane used to transect the body, in order to describe the location of structures or the direction of movements. If you can master anatomical position of the body, youll be one step closer to being medically well informed. Terms specific for various body regions not on test. Farther from the origin of a structure or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. Using anatomical planes allows for accurate description of a location, and also allows the reader to understand what a diagram or picture is trying to show. In the anatomical position the body is assumed to be standing, the feet together, the. Sagittal, coronal or transverse, used to cut a section of a body or organ. The anatomical planes an image of the anatomical planes with blank labels attached. There are three planes commonly referred to in anatomy and medicine, as illustrated in figure 1. Body regions help list online tutorial web anatomy has multiple tutorial on body regions 14.