A&P Test 1 - Intro: Directions, Skeletal, Muscular

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in succession, allowing the limb to move in a circular path.

Front

What is the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Front

What is extension in terms of joint movement?

Back

Extension is the movement that increases the angle between two body parts, typically straightening a joint.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

There are 206 bones in the adult human body.

Front

What is the sagittal plane?

Back

The sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

What is flexion?

Back

Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, typically bending a joint.

Front

What is abduction?

Back

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the movement of a body part around its own axis.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, as well as facilitating movement and producing blood cells.