Structural organization units 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units You Tube – Human Biology Explained “Anatomical Terms” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHWnJwBkmo 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Anatomical position Words used to describe the specific location of a structure or organ or Relative position of one body part to another 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Anatomical position Discuss the importance of anatomical position. Palms out - thumbs at sides Feet forward - spread slightly 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Directional terms 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Directional terms Medial: middle or median 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Directional terms Superior – above Ex: the head is superior to the pelvis Inferior – below Ex: The knee is inferior to the hip 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Body planes Median/Sagittal = R & L sides Transverse = top & bottom Medial = toward the median (middle) Lateral = away from the median ex. Arm is lateral to body

Structural organization units: Body Planes Proximal = nearest point of attachment Distal = farthest from point of attachment Anterior (ventral) = front Posterior (dorsal) = back Deep = inside Superficial = outside

Structural organization units: Body Cavities Thoracic Cavity - contains heart, lungs and esophagus Abdominal Cavity – stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, part of large intestine and appendix Pelvic cavity – urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, remainder of large intestine and appendix 1.01 Remember structural organization

Structural organization units Body cavities Body Cavity You Tube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j19PLW9Ezk 1.01 Remember structural organization

Abdominal Quadrants These descriptors are used to describe bowel sounds – very important in post op patients or checking for bowel obstruction 1.01 Remember structural organization

Abdominal Regions Epigastric Region – R & L is hypochondriac region Umbilical Region – ABOVE hypogastric region 1.01 Remember structural organization

1.01 Remember structural organization Essential Questions How does the body’s structural organization relate to its support and movement? Bones give support, muscles provide movement 1.01 Remember structural organization

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