Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
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 System2h 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

Anatomical Position

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Position

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Multiple Choice

Positioning a patient to examine the abdomen would be placing the person in a ____ position.

prone

supine

lateral

Trendelenburg

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Step 1: Understand the anatomical positions. The prone position refers to lying face down, while the supine position refers to lying face up. The lateral position involves lying on the side, and the Trendelenburg position involves lying flat on the back with the body tilted so the head is lower than the feet.

Step 2: Consider the purpose of the examination. To examine the abdomen, the patient needs to be positioned in a way that provides easy access to the abdominal area and allows for clear observation and palpation.

Step 3: Eliminate positions that do not provide access to the abdomen. The prone position (face down) and lateral position (side-lying) do not allow for effective examination of the abdomen. The Trendelenburg position is typically used for specific medical procedures, not general abdominal examination.

Step 4: Identify the correct position for abdominal examination. The supine position (lying face up) is ideal because it provides full access to the abdominal area and allows the patient to relax their abdominal muscles for better palpation.

Step 5: Confirm the answer based on anatomical reasoning. The supine position is the correct choice for examining the abdomen, as it aligns with the requirements for effective observation and palpation.