FUND. OF SECTIONAL ANATOMY
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780357671146
Author: LAZO
Publisher: CENGAGE L
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 1, Problem 5RQ
The plane running vertically or longitudinally from right to left, dividing the body into equal anterior and posterior parts, is the
a. oblique.
b. midcoronal.
c. midsagittal.
d. horizontal.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
The term meaning toward the midline is , and its opposite is . a. medial . . . lateral b. lateral . . . medial c. ventral . . . dorsal d. dorsal . . . ventral
A plane that divides the body into right and left parts is aa. transverse plane.b. coronal plane.c. sagittal plane.d. frontal plane.
Insert the letter from the right-hand column that matches each
numbered item in the left-hand column.
A. PLANES OF THE BODY
1.
frontal plane
a. divides the body into upper and lower
2.
sagittal plane
b. divides the body into left and right
c. divides the body into anterior and
3.
transverse plane
posterior
B. DIRECTIONAL TERMS
1.
superior
a. lying flat and face up
2.
lateral
b. near the point of attachment to the trunk
c. toward the front; away from the back of the
body
3.
posterior
d. below; toward the soles of the feet
4.
medial
5.
distal
e. lying flat and face down
6.
f. above; toward the head
prone
7.
supine
g. toward the side; away from the middle
8.
inferior
h. near the back; toward the back of the body
9.
anterior
i. farther from the point of attachment to the trunk
j. toward the middle of the body
10.
proximal
Chapter 1 Solutions
FUND. OF SECTIONAL ANATOMY
Ch. 1 - Match each of the following terms with the correct...Ch. 1 - Prob. 2RQCh. 1 - Match each of the following terms with the correct...Ch. 1 - Prob. 4RQCh. 1 - The plane running vertically or longitudinally...Ch. 1 - Identify the physical structure acting as a...Ch. 1 - 50% of the population has which body habitus? a....Ch. 1 - The central region of the nine abdominopelvic...Ch. 1 - Prob. 9RQCh. 1 - Prob. 10RQ
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- the plane that divide the body into anterior and posterior parts is called... O A. frontal O B. sagittal O C. cross-sectional O D. obliquearrow_forwardWhat is the position of the body when it is in the“normal anatomical position?”a. The person is prone with upper limbs, includingpalms, touching sides and lower limbs touchingat sides.b. The person is standing facing the observer, withupper limbs extended out at a ninety-degree anglefrom the torso and lower limbs in a wide stancewith feet pointing laterallyc. The person is supine with upper limbs, includingpalms, touching sides and lower limbs touchingat sides.d. None of the abovearrow_forwardThe system that provides for movement of the body is the a. skeletal system. b. nervous system. c. muscular system. d. circulatory system.arrow_forward
- Thoracic refers to which area of the body: a. front b. abdominal c. chest cavity d. spinal cavityarrow_forwardWhich plane of the body divides it into dorsal and ventral regions? A. Transverse B. Axial C. Coronal D. Sagittalarrow_forwardThe brain and the spinal cord are located in the a. ventral cavity. b. spinal cavity. c. cranial cavity. d. dorsal cavity.arrow_forward
- select the correct statement using anatomical terminology O A. the forehead is anterior to the nose O B. the lungs are medial to the heart O C. the navel is inferior to the breastbone O D. the muscles are superficial to the skin Jump to...arrow_forwardThe thoracic cavity communicates: Select one: a. under the inguinal ligament with the abdomen O b. inferiorly via the intervertebral foramen O C. with the external environment through the pelvic outlet superiorly via the abdominal aorta d. e. superiorly through the tracheaarrow_forwardWhich of the following groupings of the abdominoplevic regions in medial ? a. Hypochondriac, hypogastric, umbilical b. Hypochondriac, lumbar, inguinal c. Hypogastric,umbilical, epigastric d, lumbar, umbilical, iliac e. Iliac, umbilical, hypochondriacarrow_forward
- Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: In (a)–(e), a directional term [e.g., distal in (a)] is followed by terms indicating different body structures or locations (e.g., the elbow/the wrist). In each case, choose the structure or organ that matches the given directional term. (a) distal: the elbow/the wrist (b) lateral: the hip bone/the umbilicus (c) superior: the nose/the chin (d) anterior: the toes/the heel (e) superficial: the scalp/the skullarrow_forwardLabel the 3 planes on the body image as frontal, transverse, and sagittal. **Which plane do Figures 5 & 6 represent? **Place the numbers 1 & 2 on the image, #1 should be superior to #2 **Place the numbers 3 & 4 on the image, #3 should be medial to #4 **Place the numbers 5 & 6 on the image, #5 should be anterior to #6arrow_forwardSelect the best answer or answers from the choices given: Terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include: (a) ventral; anterior (b) back; rear (c) posterior; dorsal (d) medial; lateral.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage Learning
Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory C...NursingISBN:9781285244662Author:WhitePublisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory C...
Nursing
ISBN:9781285244662
Author:White
Publisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Anatomical Position And Directional Terms - Anatomical Terms - Directional Terms Anatomy; Author: Whats Up Dude;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQUMJ6Gh9Bw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY