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What is anatomy?
The study of the structure of the body and the relationship of its constituent parts to each other.
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What are the approaches to the study of anatomy listed in the lecture?
Gross anatomy, surface anatomy, regional anatomy, systemic anatomy, surgical anatomy, developmental anatomy, embryology, pathological anatomy, microscopical anatomy, radiographic anatomy, and clinical anatomy.
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What is gross anatomy?
The study of structures that can be examined without the use of a microscope.
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What is surface anatomy?
The study of markings on the surface of the body and the marking of deeper structures on the skin.
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What is regional anatomy?
The lecture lists regional anatomy as an approach to studying anatomy.
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What is systemic anatomy?
The study of organ systems.
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What are the organ systems listed under systemic anatomy?
Integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, alimentary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and lymphatic systems.
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What is surgical anatomy?
Anatomy related to surgery.
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What is developmental anatomy?
The study of development of a human from zygote to the adult form.
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Why is developmental anatomy important?
It forms the basis for understanding structures and functions of the adult human body and provides information on the anatomical basis of congenital anomalies.
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What is embryology?
The study of development from zygote (fertilized egg) to the 9th month in utero.
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What is pathological anatomy?
The study of structural changes associated with disease.
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What is microscopic anatomy?
The study of details of structures that are not visible to the naked eye using a microscope.
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What is histology?
The microscopic study of the structure of a tissue.
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What is radiographic anatomy?
The study of the structure of the human body utilizing X-rays.
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What does radiographic anatomy study using radiological techniques?
The internal organs.
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What is MRI used for according to the lecture?
Detailed imaging of soft tissues such as the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and ligaments, as well as detecting tumors.
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What can CT scans be used for according to the lecture?
Diagnosing bone injuries, internal bleeding, tumors, and in emergency situations.
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What can ultrasound be used for according to the lecture?
Pregnancy, soft tissues, abdominal organs, and blood flow.
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What is the anatomical position?
A person standing erect or upright, eyes looking straight to the front, upper limbs by the side with palms facing forwards, and feet slightly separated with toes pointing forwards.
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In the anatomical position, which direction do the palms face?
Forwards.
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In the anatomical position, how are the feet positioned?
Slightly separated with toes pointing forwards.
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What is the median plane?
An imaginary vertical plane that passes through the centre of the body from front to back and divides it into right and left halves.
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What is the coronal plane?
A plane that passes through the body at right angles to the median plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
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What is the horizontal plane?
A plane that passes at right angles to the median and coronal planes and divides the body into upper and lower parts.
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What is superior (cranial)?
Closer or nearer to the crown of the head or towards the head.
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What is inferior (caudal)?
Farther from the crown of the head or towards the bottom or feet.
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How is the head positioned relative to the neck?
The head is superior to the neck.
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How is the mouth positioned relative to the nose?
The mouth is inferior to the nose.
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What is anterior (ventral)?
Toward or nearer the front surface of the body.
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What is posterior (dorsal)?
Toward or nearer the back surface of the body.
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How is the sternum positioned relative to the spine?
The sternum is anterior to the spine.
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How is the heart positioned relative to the sternum?
The heart is posterior to the sternum.
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What is medial?
Towards or nearer the midline of the body.
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What is lateral?
Farther or away from the midline of the body.
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How is the heart positioned relative to the lungs?
The heart is medial to the lungs.
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How are the eyes positioned relative to the bridge of the nose?
The eyes are lateral to the bridge of the nose.
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What is proximal?
Closer or nearer to the trunk or body.
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What is distal?
Further away from the trunk or body.
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What is palmar or volar?
On or towards the palm of the hand.
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What is plantar?
On or towards the sole of the foot.
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What is the dorsum?
The uppermost surface of the foot or the back of the hand.
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What is superficial?
Nearer to the skin or closer to the surface of the body.
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What is deep?
Away from the body surface or close to the internal organs.
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How is the skin positioned relative to the skeleton?
The skin is superficial to the skeleton.
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How are the lungs positioned relative to the ribs?
The lungs are deep to the ribs.
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What is external or outside?
Towards or on the exterior.
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What is internal or inside?
Towards or on the interior.
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What is central?
Near to or towards the centre.
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What is peripheral?
Further from or away from the centre.
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What is parietal?
The outer wall covering of a body cavity.
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What is visceral?
Refers to the covering of an organ, such as the pleura and pericardium.
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What is contralateral?
On the opposite side of the body.
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What is ipsilateral?
On the same side of the body.
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Give an example of contralateral structures.
The left arm and right leg.
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Give an example of ipsilateral structures.
The left arm and left leg.
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What is flexion?
Bending or decreasing the angle at a joint or between bones or parts of the body.
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What is extension?
Straightening of a bent part or increasing the angle at a joint or between bones or parts of the body.
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What is lateral flexion?
Movement of the trunk in the coronal plane.
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What is adduction?
Moving towards the median plane of the body.
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What is abduction?
Moving away from the midline.
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What is medial rotation?
Inward rotation where the anterior surface faces medially.
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What is lateral rotation?
Outward rotation where the anterior surface faces laterally.
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What is dorsiflexion?
Movement in which the toes point upwards.
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What is plantar flexion?
Movement in which the toes point downwards.
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What is circumduction?
A circular movement combining flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction, where the distal end of a part moves in a circle.
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What movements are combined in circumduction?
Flexion + extension + adduction + abduction.
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What is supination?
Lateral rotation of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces forwards.
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What is pronation?
Medial rotation of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces backwards.
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What is inversion?
Raising the medial border of the foot so that the sole of the foot faces medially.
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What is eversion?
Raising the lateral border of the foot so that the sole of the foot faces laterally.
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What is protrusion?
Movement anteriorly or forward.
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What examples of protrusion are given in the lecture?
Protraction of the scapula and protrusion of the mandible.
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What is retraction?
Movement posteriorly or backward.
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What is elevation?
Raising or moving a part of the body.
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What is an example of elevation?
Elevation of the shoulder during shrugging.
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What is depression?
Lowering or moving a part inferiorly.
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What is an example of depression?
Depression of the shoulder.
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What does “bi” mean in terms related to muscles?
Two.
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What does “tri” mean in terms related to muscles?
Three.
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What does “ceps” refer to in muscle terminology?
Belly.
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What are the main parts of a muscle shown in the lecture?
Origin, belly, tendon, and insertion.
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What is an aponeurosis?
A thin sheath of connective tissue that helps connect muscles to bones.
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What is a tendon?
A cord of strong, flexible connective tissue, like a rope.
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What is fascia?
A thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place.
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What are bursae?
Small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts in joints.
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What fluid are the bursae shown in the lecture filled with?
Synovial fluid.
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What is the function of bursae?
They reduce friction between moving parts in joints.
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What is an articular end?
A projection that contacts an adjacent bone.
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What is an articular process?
The region where adjacent bones contact each other, forming a joint.
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What is a foramen?
A natural hole, especially one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass.
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What is a canal?
A long, tunnel-like foramen, usually a passage for notable nerves or blood vessels.
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What is a condyle?
A large, rounded articular process.
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What is a crest?
A prominent ridge.
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What is an eminence?
A relatively small projection or bump.
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What is an epicondyle?
A projection near a condyle but not part of the joint.
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What is a facet?
A small, flattened articular surface.
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What is a fossa?
A broad, shallow depressed area.
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What is a fovea?
A small pit on the head of a bone.
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What is a labyrinth?
A cavity within a bone.
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What is a line?
A long, thin projection, often with a rough surface, also known as a ridge.
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What is a malleolus?
One of two specific protuberances of bones in the ankle.
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What is a meatus?
A short canal.
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What is a process?
A relatively large projection or prominent bump.
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What is a ramus?
An arm-like branch off the body of a bone.
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What is a sinus?
A cavity within a cranial bone.
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What is a spine?
A relatively long, thin projection or bump.
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What is a suture?
An articulation between cranial bones.
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What is a trochanter?
One of two specific tuberosities located on the femur.
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What is a tubercle?
A projection or bump with a roughened surface, generally smaller than a tuberosity.
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What is a tuberosity?
A projection or bump with a roughened surface.
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