Anatomical Planes and Directions
Anatomical Planes and Directions Read the following sections of the article: Anatomy Terms Directional Terms Anatomical Reference Planes 2.1 Main Reference Planes Follow the link to the article: http://www.healthpages.org/anatomy-function/anatomy-terms/
Make a graphic organizer of your choice to write these terms NOTES Superior-above/upper Inferior-below/lower Cranial-toward the head Caudal-toward the tail Anterior-front Posterior- back Ventral- front Dorsal- back Proximal- (close proximity) close to attachment Distal- far (distant) from attachment Transverse- imaginary line which divides body into top/bottom Midsagittal- imaginary line which divides body into right/left Frontal/Coronal- imaginary line which divides body into front and back
Midsagittal Transverse Frontal/ Coronal
Draw & Label the (3) Body Planes Midsagittal Transverse Frontal/ Coronal
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Super I or Posterior/Dorsal Cranial Anterior/Ventral Medial Infer ior Caudal Lateral
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Proximal Vs. Distal
Body Planes & Directional Terms
Draw & Label ALL Directional Terms Add the new terms to your drawing
Label the diagram
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Correlating Body Planes & Medical Terminology Ante- : before Post- : after _ a : before p : after Other Uses: Antedate; ante-mortem; antepartum Postdate, post-mortem; postpartum Add all terms to your notes
Complete the following assignment using your notes: http://www.classroomclipboard.com/515243/Home/Test/B50BF5EEEF4C4A77BD1BC4C4DCBB78A4 Access Code: ANATOMICAL After you are finished, click “download results”. Write down each question that you missed along with the correct answer. You may use your notes.Turn in when finished.