Chapter # 1 Reading

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

The Standard position of reference for the description of anatomical structures. Erect and facing observer, head level and eyes facing forward, lower limbs parallel, feet flat on the floor directed forward, upper limbs at sides palms forward.

Question 2

Prone position

Answer 2

body lying face down

Question 3

Supine

Answer 3

body laying face up

Question 4

5 Major Regions of the Body

Answer 4

Head (Skull, face), Neck (supports head, connects head to trunk), Trunk (Neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis), Upper Limbs( shoulder, armpit, arms), and lower Limbs (buttocks, thigh, legs)

Question 5

Arm

Answer 5

Shoulder to elbow

Question 6

Forearm

Answer 6

elbow to wrist

Question 7

thigh

Answer 7

buttock to knee

Question 8

leg

Answer 8

knee to ankle

Question 9

groin

Answer 9

crease on each side connects trunk to the thigh