1.3 Language of Anatomy Objectives: 1. Become familiar with Anatomical Position. 2. Utilize Anterior...

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