Lecture1: Anatomical terms,regions, bones, muscles & nerves Flashcards
-The study of a structure and the relationships among structures.
-In human relationships revealed by dissection (cutting apart)
Anatomy
What are the subdivisions of anatomy?
Surface anatomy, gross anatomy, systemic anatomy, regional anatomy, radiographic anatomy, developmental anatomy
What are the several major regions identified in the body?
Head, neck, trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs
A standardized method of observing or imaging the body that allows precise and consistent anatomical references.
Anatomical position
What is proper anatomical position?
-Body standing upright
-Standing erect facing the observer
-Head and eyes facing forward
-Feet flat on the floor and forward
-upper limbs to the sides
-palms turned forward
Body is lying face down
Prone
Body is lying face up
Supine
Side-lying position
Recumbant or Decubitus
A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides
Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into equal right and left sides.
Midsagittal Plane
Divides the body into unequal right and left sides.
Parasagittal plane
Divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior portions.
Frontal/Coronal Plane
Divides the body or an organ into superior and inferior portions.
Transverse Plane (A.K.A: cross-sectional/horizontal plane)
Passes through the body or an organ at an angle. (between the transverse and sagittal plane; between transverse and frontal plane)
Oblique Plane
Describes depth of the structure in relation to the surface of the body.
Superficial/Intermediate/Deep
Describes the structure being closer to the midline of the body. (ex: Pinky/5th digit)
Medial
Describes the structure being further from the midline (ex: thumb or little toe)
Lateral
Describes the structure being closer to the front of the body (ex: the nose, palms)
Anterior or Ventral
Describes the structure being closer to the back.(ex: heel, spine)
Posterior or Dorsal
Anterior portion of the hand is called?
Palmar
Posterior portion of the hand is called?
Dorsum
Top of the foot is called?
Dorsum
Bottom of the foot is called?
Plantar
Describes structures being closer to the head.
Superior or Cephalad (cranial)