1.3 language of anatomy objectives: 1. become familiar with anatomical position. 2. utilize anterior...
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1.3 Language of Anatomy
Objectives:
1. Become familiar with Anatomical Position.
2. Utilize Anterior & Posterior regional terms correctly.
3. Differentiate between the 3 body planes.
4. Recognize the components of the 2 major body cavities
Anatomical PositionAnatomical
position is standing face front, feet together, arms at the sides, with palms facing forward
Regional Terms:Anterior Body Landmarks
Abdominal: Anterior body trunk, inferior to the ribs
Antecubital: Anterior surface of elbow
Axillary: Armpit
Regional Terms:Anterior Body Landmarks
Brachial: Arm
Buccal: Cheek
Cervical: Neck
Regional Terms:Anterior Body Landmarks
Digital: Fingers/Toes
Femoral: Thigh
Inguinal: Where thigh meets body trunk
Regional Terms:Anterior Body Landmarks
Oral: Mouth
Orbital: Eye
Patellar: Anterior Knee
Regional Terms:Anterior Body Landmarks
Pubic: Genital Region
Thoracic: Chest
Umbilical: Navel
Regional Terms: Posterior Body Landmarks
Deltoid: Curve of Shoulder
Gluteal: Buttock
Lumbar: Between ribs & hips
(Lower back)
Regional Terms:Posterior Body Landmarks
Occipital: Posterior surface of the head.
Popliteal: Posterior knee area.
Scapular: Shoulder blade region
Sural: Posterior surface of lower leg (calf)
Body Planes & SectionsSagittal Section:
A cut made lengthwise (longitudinal) that divides the body into L & R halves. MidsagittalParasagittal
Body Planes & Sections Frontal
Section: A cut made lengthwise that divides the body into anterior & posterior parts. (Front & Back)
Body Planes & Sections Transverse
Section: A cut made along a transverse (horizontal) plane, dividing the body into superior & inferior parts (Top & Bottom). AKA cross section.
Body Cavities Dorsal Body
Cavities: Cranial Cavity:
Space inside the body skull.
Spinal Cavity: Extends from the cranial cavity down the vertebral column.
Body Cavities Ventral Body
Cavities Thoracic Body
Cavity: The superior (upper) body cavity that extends down to the diaphragm.
Abdominopelvic Body Cavity:
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Abdominopelvic Body Cavity