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What are the two anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position?
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Posterior and Dorsal
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Are terms used to describe the body position when it is not in anatomical position?
dorsal and ventral,posterior and anterior
Are finger and toes lateral or proximal in directional terms to each other?
In anatomical position, the fingers are lateral to the toes. The toes are closer to the midline of the body in anatomical position.
Do you often see anatomical variations that render anatomical positions and directional terms inaccurate?
no
What is the anatomical term for bones?
Anatomical directional terms and bodyplanes describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
What are the benefits of using universal terms and anatomical position to refer to location on the human body?
When you use universal terms then anyone from anywhere will know what you are referring to. There is no confusion and it will take less time to explain if they already know.
Anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include?
Dorsum Posterior
What is the positioning of one body part in relation to another?
The language of the positions and realtionships in antomy is called anatomical position and directional terms.
Are terms used to describe the body position when it is not in anatomical position?
dorsal and ventral,posterior and anterior
Are finger and toes lateral or proximal in directional terms to each other?
In anatomical position, the fingers are lateral to the toes. The toes are closer to the midline of the body in anatomical position.
Does medical terminology change when patient is lying face down?
It does not change; the directional terms are given in relation to the anatomical position, not the patient position.
Do you often see anatomical variations that render anatomical positions and directional terms inaccurate?
no
Describe anatomy body position?
The correct anatomical position is standing erect, face forward, upper limbs at sides, and palms forward. As in shaking hands: the right hand will grip the other's right hand.The penis is erect. When you are in this position, all the medical terms for relationships of body parts apply, eg caudad / cephalad, anterior / posterior, lateral medial etc.
What are the benefits of using terms and anatomical position to refer to location on the human body?
When you use universal terms then anyone from anywhere will know what you are referring to. There is no confusion and it will take less time to explain if they already know.
What are the benefits of using universal terms and anatomical position to refer to locations on the human body?
When you use universal terms then anyone from anywhere will know what you are referring to. There is no confusion and it will take less time to explain if they already know.
In anatomical terms what is a gullet better known as?
The gullet is more commonly known as the Oesophagus in anatomical terms. It is the name for the tube in which food passes from the back of the mouth to the stomach.
What are regional terms?
anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarkscon the surface of the body
Why is knowing anatomical position and directions important when performing an autopsy?
By using the anatomical position, a reference point is created, thus eliminating confusion. Since directional language, such as the words, "up," "down," "left," "right," "above," and "below" are subjective and can vary depending on many factors. By using one uniform position when examining a person's body, these terms are less likely to be misunderstood or poorly communicated. How the person's body is positioned can greatly change the layout of the person's anatomy and thus change the terms used to describe the person's anatomy. For example, when the palms are facing upwards or forwards, as they should be in the anatomical position, they are supine. If the palms are facing downwards or backwards, which they should not be in the anatomical position, they are prone. When the palms are supine, the two bones in the forearm, the radius and ulna, are parallel to one another. When the palms are prone, the radius and ulna cross over one another.
