LANGUAGE OF ANATOMY 1. Upon completion of Exercise 1 be able to: a. describe the position of the body when in anatomical position b. identify anterior and posterior body landmarks c. describe the relationship between two body structures using terms for body orientation and direction d. identify the following planes and sections 1) sagittal plane 2) midsagittal plane 3) frontal plane 4) transverse plane 5) oblique plane e. list major organs located in each of the following body cavities: 1) dorsal body cavity 2) cranial cavity 3) spinal cavity 4) ventral body cavity 5) thoracic cavity 6) abdominal cavity 7) pelvic cavity f. demonstrate an understanding of the terminology used for dividing the abdominal surface and abdominal cavity into four quadrants or nine regions g. state the location of the following serous membranes 1) parietal serous membrane 2) visceral serous membrane 3) peritoneum 4) pleura 5) pericardium 2. Upon completion of the study of human body systems: a. name the eleven organ systems that make up the human body b. give the function of each of the eleven organ system that make up the human body c. name two or three structures that compose each organ system
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1 Anatomical Language OBJECTIVES 1Describe the anatomical position 2Use anatomical and directional terms correctly 3Identify the various body planes and sections MATERIALS •human models or anatomical charts •apples (1 per group) and plastic knives or scalpels •plastic tubing (eight-inch piece per group) or plastic straw •5 sheep brains (for class demonstration) Anatomical terms describe body positions, body regions, specific body areas, and landmarks. Most of these words are derived from Latin or Greek and are often part of the names of muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels. Learning these terms at this time will help you throughout the course. A. Body Position The anatomical position is the reference position anatomists and people in medical fields use to describe the location of body parts or regions. In the anatomical position, the body is erect (vertical) and facing forward; the arms are straight and at the sides of the body with the palms facing forward; the legs are straight with the feet facing forward and flat (Figure 1.1). In the supine position, the body is horizontal and lying on the back. In the prone position, the body is horizontal and lying on the stomach. B. Body Regions Body regions refer to specific areas of the body. It is important that you learn the correct boundaries for each region. The main body regions are the head, neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. The head consists of the skull (cranial and facial bones), and face (anterior portion of the head comprised of the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, and chin). The neck connects the head to the trunk. The trunk consists of the chest (area between neck and diaphragm) that contains the heart and lungs, the abdomen (area between chest and hip bones) that contains digestive organs, the pelvis (area below abdomen that contains internal reproductive organs and urinary bladder), and the back (posterior portion of trunk between neck and buttocks).
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Anatomical Terms Worksheet Fill in the missing words to make the passage correct using words from the word bank. reference, side, stand, body, arms, hands, anatomical, forward All anatomical terms have a reference point which is called the anatomical position. This is a body position where you stand up, head straight and arms by your side, with the palm of your hands facing forward. 2 The concept of anatomical position stipulates all of the following EXCEPT the a. Palms are facing forward c. Arms are held down to the sides b. Feet are slightly apart d. Mouth is closed Complete these sentences using the terms superior and inferior. 3 The hands are to the feet 4 The knees are to the waist. Complete these sentences using the terms anterior and posterior. 5 The heel is to the toes. 6 The biceps are to the triceps. Complete these sentences using the terms lateral and medial. 7 The arms are to the midline. 8 The neck is to the arms. Circle the answer that will make the sentence correct. 9 The big toe is on the lateral/medial side of the foot? 10 The shoulder blade is on the anterior/posterior side of the body? 11 The hand is distal/proximal to the elbow? 12 The hips are superior/inferior to the shoulders? 13 The shoulders are medial/lateral to the spine? 14 The knee is distal/proximal to the ankle? 15 What is the importance of having the anatomical position? Name the Plane 16 A plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. 17 A plane divides the body into unequal right and left halves. 18 A plane divides the body into front and back halves. 19 A plane divides the body into upper and lower halves. 20 A plane passes through the breast, hip, and knee on only one side of the body. a. Coronal b. Transverse c. Midsagittal d. Parasagittal
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Part II: Putting It All Together MULTIPLE CHOICE Directions: Choose the correct answer. 1. The heart and blood vessels work together to pump blood throughout the body. What is the word that describes the heart and blood vessels? a. tissue b. molecule c. organ d. organ system 2. The inguinal region a. is in the thoracic cavity. b. houses the heart. c. refers to the groin. d. is superior to the umbilical region. 3. The sternum (breastbone) is a. inferior to the umbilicus. b. deep to the lungs. c. superficial to the heart. d. posterior to the heart. 4. Which word describes the route of administration of a drug given by mouth? a. cranial b. inguinal c. oral d. antecubital 5. The appendix is located in the RLQ of which cavity? a. dorsal b. cranial c. abdominopelvic d. spinal 6. The liver is located in the RUQ and the appendix is located in the RLQ. Which of the following describes the position of the liver relative to the appendix? a. distal b. superior c. anterior d. deep 7. Which region of the abdomen surrounds the navel (belly button)? a. epigastric region b. popliteal area c. umbilical region d. right iliac region 8. Which of the following regions is included within the RUQ? a. umbilical b. hypogastric c. right iliac d. right hypochondriac 9. Which of the following describes the division of the body by a transverse plane? a. a front and a back b. a left and a right c. a top and a bottom d. medial and lateral 10. Which of the following describes the division of the body by a coronal plane? a. a front and a back b. a top and a bottom c. a left and a right d. internal and external 11. Which of the following describes the division of the body by a sagittal plane? a. a front and a back b. a left and a right c. a top and a bottom d. dorsal and ventral 12. Which of the following divides the body into a front and a back? a. the frontal plane b. the sagittal plane c. a cross section d. transverse plane 13. Which of the following describes the position of the wrist relative to the elbow? a. proximal b. superior c. dorsal d. distal 14. Which of the following describes the position of the antecubital space relative to the carpal region? a. proximal b. medial c. distal d. deep 15. Which of the following describes the position of the wrist relative to the fingers? a. proximal b. inferior c. ventral d. distal 16. The mediastinum is contained within which cavity? a. dorsal b. abdominal c. pelvic d. thoracic
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