what is anatomy ? anatomy is the science which studies of the body structure and the inter-...
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What is Anatomy?
• Anatomy is the science which studies of the body structure and the inter-relations of its parts.
AnatomyAna = apart
tomy = a cutting
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1 -Gross anatomy (Macroanatomy)
2 -Histology (Microanatomy)
3 -Embryology
The Methods Studding of Anatomy
1- Regional :
- Trunk (Thorax-Abdomen-Pelvis)
- Limbs (Lower limb – Upper limb)
- Head and Neck
2- Systemic :
Skeletal – Muscular – Cardiovascular - Digestive Respiratory – Urinary -Endocrine - Reproductive – Nervous
Anatomical Position
•Erect
•Facing observer
•Eyes forward
•Arms at sides
•Palms Forward
•Feet flat on the floor
•Great toes together
Terminology
PlanesSagittal plane
Median plane
Coronal plane
Transverse plane
)Horizontal(
TerminologyAnterior = ant.
) Ventral = vent (.Posterior = post.
) Dorsal = dors(.Superior = sup.
) Cranial = cran (.)closer to the head (
Inferior = inf. (Caudal = caud.) (away from head)
Terminology
Medial = med.
Lateral = lat.
Intermediate=
intermed.
Anatomical Planes
• Proximal– Toward center
of the body
• Distal– Away from center of body
Midline
MedialLateral
LeftRight
Mid-clavicular
Pro
xim
al
Dis
tal
TerminologyInternal = int.
External = ext.
Superficial = superf.
Deep
MovementsFlexion = flex.
Extension = exten.
Adduction = add. Abduction = abd.
Med. Rotation Lat. Rotation
PronationSupination