0
Why do physiotherapists use anatomical position and terms of reference?
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the two anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position?
Posterior and Dorsal
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.
The reference position for all directional terms is the?
Axial
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.
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.
What is the medical term meaning position above the point of reference?
The medical term for position above the point of reference is "superior."
Do you often see anatomical variations that render anatomical positions and directional terms inaccurate?
no
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.
How can you say that rest and motion are relative terms?
a body is said to be at rest if it does not change its position relative to a reference frame similarly a body is said to be in motion if it changes its position relative to any reference frame.
