Module 1: Introduction to Anatomy + Head and Neck Flashcards
(150 cards)
What is the Anatomical position?
- Standing upright
- Facing forward at observer
- Mouth is closed and facial expression is neutral
- Arms by the side & Palms of hands facing forwards 5. Feet flat on the floor & close together
- Toes pointing forwards

What are the anatomical regions of the body?
The human body is made up of many regions
- Cranial = skull
- Cephalic = head
- Cervical = neck
- Thoracic = chest
What is the red square?

Axial Body: Centre body mass
- Midline structures
- Head, neck and trunk
What body do the blue regions belong to?

Appendicular Body = Limbs off trunk
• Upper & Lower limbs
Directional term: Superior
Towards the head (cranial)
These terms (superior and inferior) are specific to features involving the axial body, or on different limbs
Directional term: Inferior
Towards the feet (caudal)
These terms (superior and inferior) are specific to features involving the axial body, or on different limbs
Directional term: proximal
Closer to its specific origin
i.e. closer to where the appendicular body structure attaches to the axial body
These terms (distal and proximal) are specific to features involving the appendicular body, and on the same limb

Directional term: Distal
- Further from its specific origin
- i.e. further from where the appendicular body structure attaches to the axial body
- These terms (distal and proximal) are specific to features involving the appendicular body, and on the same limb

Directional term: (white box)

Posterior (dorsal)
• Behind; towards the back surface
Directional term: (white box)

Anterior (ventral)
• In front of; towards the front surface
Directional Term: red box

Medial:
Towards or at the midline
Directional term: red box

Lateral:
Away from the midline
Directional term: red box

Superficial:
Nearest to the skin (body surface)
Directional Term: red box

Deep:
Furthest from the skin (body surface)
What is an anatomical plane?
Plane: Imaginary lines/flat surfaces that pass through the body
“The body can be cut along a plane (imaginary line), to produce a specific type of section”
A term used to reference perspective of prosections
What is an anatomical section
Section: the surface of the slice that results when the body is cut along the plane passing through
“The body can be cut along a plane (imaginary line), to produce a specific type of section”
A term used to reference perspective of prosections
What plane is this?

The Sagittal Plane = Divides the body into left and right sides
- Mid-sagittal plane = equal halves
- Para-sagittal plane = unequal halves

What anatomical plane is this?

The Transverse Plane = Divides the body into upper and lower portions
• Transverse (horizontal) plane = divides the body into superior (upper) and Inferior (lower) portions

What anatomical plane is this?

The Frontal Plane = Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Frontal (coronal) plane = divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions

Connective tissue
= contains a variety of cells & proteins suspended in extracellular matrix
Connective Tissue
= contains a variety of cells & proteins suspended in extracellular matrix
Connective Tissue Function
Functions:
• Establishes structural framework
• Supports/provides interconnections between primary tissue types • Provides medium for diffusion of nutrients & waste products
• Stores energy reserves & defends against infection
Connective Tissue Type
3 Types:
• General CT (fibrous): Loose, or Dense CT (tendons & ligaments) • Fluid CT: Lymph or Blood
• Supportive: Bone or Cartilage
Tendons Vs Ligaments
Ligaments
- Link bones at or near the joint
- Stabilise & maintain tension at joint
- Less organised bundles
- ATTACH BONE TO BONE
Tendons
- Slightly elasticstretch by 6-15%
- Vascular supply sparse, not negligible
- Large tensile forces
- Fibres aligned with direction of tension • ATTACHMUSCLETOBONE





































































































































