Question

in anatomy, specific terms are used to explain the location of body organs, systems, as well as body movements.

part a: fill-in-the-blanks

fill in the missing words to make the passage correct using words from the word bank provided.
reference, side, stand, body, arms, hands, anatomical, forward.

1. all anatomical terms have a __ point which is called the position. this is a position where you up, head straight and by your with the palm of your __ facing forward.

complete these sentences using the terms superior and inferior.

1. the hands are ____ to the feet

1. the knees are ____ to the waist.

1. the elbow is ____ to the wrist.

1. the calf muscle is ____ to the ankle.

complete these sentences using the terms anterior and posterior.

1. the heel is ____ to the toes.

1. the biceps are ____ to the triceps.

1. the hamstring is ____ to the quadriceps.

complete these sentences (9-11) using the terms lateral and medial.

1. the arms are ____ to the midline.

1. the neck is ____ to the arms.

1. the shoulders are ____ to the midline.

1. a ____ plane divides the body into right and left halves

1. the ____ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions

1. the ____ plane divides the body into front and back portions

Explanation:

Part A: Fill - in - the - blanks (Question 1)

Step 1: Analyze the first blank

The sentence is about anatomical terms having a certain point. The word "reference" makes sense here as anatomical terms have a reference point. So the first blank is "reference".

Step 2: Analyze the second blank

The reference point is called the "anatomical" position (a standard term in anatomy). So the second blank is "anatomical".

Step 3: Analyze the third blank

We are describing a position of the body. The word "body" fits here as it's the anatomical position of the body. So the third blank is "body".

Step 4: Analyze the fourth blank

In the anatomical position, one "stands" up. So the fourth blank is "stand".

Step 5: Analyze the fifth blank

In the anatomical position, the arms are at the "side" of the body. So the fifth blank is "side".

Step 6: Analyze the sixth blank

The palms of the "hands" face forward in the anatomical position. So the sixth blank is "hands".

Step 7: Analyze the seventh blank

The head is straight and "forward" (facing forward) in the anatomical position. So the seventh blank is "forward".

• Question 2: The hands are above (superior) to the feet as hands are at a higher anatomical level than feet.
• Question 3: The knees are below (inferior) to the waist as knees are at a lower anatomical level than the waist.
• Question 4: The elbow is above (superior) to the wrist as the elbow is closer to the trunk than the wrist, so at a higher level.
• Question 5: The calf muscle is above (superior) to the ankle as the calf is closer to the knee (higher level) than the ankle.

• Question 6: The heel is behind (posterior) to the toes as the heel is on the back part of the foot relative to the toes.
• Question 7: The biceps are in front (anterior) to the triceps. Biceps are on the front of the upper arm, triceps on the back.
• Question 8: The hamstring is behind (posterior) to the quadriceps. Hamstrings are on the back of the thigh, quadriceps on the front.

Answer:

(for Question 1):

1. reference; anatomical; body; stand; side; hands; forward

Part A: Fill - in - the - blanks (Questions 2 - 5, using superior and inferior)