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 Terms for the Arm and Hand

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Arm and Hand

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Multiple Choice

Which anatomical term refers specifically to the region at the tip of a finger where the nail is located?

Nail plate

Nail bed

Distal phalanx

Lunula

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the anatomical structure of the finger. The tip of the finger includes several components such as the nail plate, nail bed, distal phalanx, and lunula.

Step 2: Define each term provided in the options: - Nail plate: The hard, keratinized structure that forms the visible part of the nail. - Nail bed: The skin beneath the nail plate that supports it. - Distal phalanx: The bone located at the tip of the finger. - Lunula: The crescent-shaped whitish area at the base of the nail plate.

Step 3: Focus on the specific region mentioned in the question, which is the tip of the finger where the nail is located. This region includes both the nail plate and the underlying structures.

Step 4: Eliminate options that do not directly refer to the tip of the finger. For example, the lunula is part of the nail but is located at the base, not the tip. Similarly, the nail bed refers to the skin beneath the nail plate, not the tip itself.

Step 5: Identify the term that most accurately describes the anatomical region at the tip of the finger where the nail is located. Consider the relationship between the nail plate and the distal phalanx, as both are closely associated with this region.