Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 39m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 8m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 28m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System3h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Body Sides

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Body Sides

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Multiple Choice

According to anatomical position, what is the most lateral part of the body?

Anywhere on the midline

The hips or shoulders

The thumbs

The feet

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Understand the concept of anatomical position: In anatomy, the standard position of the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Identify the term 'lateral': In anatomical terminology, 'lateral' refers to a position that is farther from the midline of the body. The midline is an imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Consider the anatomical position of the arms: In the anatomical position, the arms are at the sides with palms facing forward. This means the thumbs are pointing outward, away from the midline.

Compare the lateral positions of body parts: The midline includes structures like the nose and navel. The hips and shoulders are more lateral than the midline but not as lateral as the thumbs.

Conclude that the thumbs are the most lateral part of the body in anatomical position: Given the definition of lateral and the anatomical position, the thumbs are the farthest from the midline compared to other options provided.