ANATOMICAL TERMS PART 1 INTRODUCTION Copyright © 2012 John Beaumont
NOTES – ANATOMICAL TERMS Major systems of the human body 1. Skeletal System bones, cartilage
2. Muscular System muscles
3. Nervous System brain, spinal cord, nerves
4. Digestive System stomach, intestines
5. Respiratory System lungs, trachea
6. Circulatory System heart, blood, blood vessels
7. Urinary System bladder, kidneys
8. Endocrine System glands, hormones
9. Reproductive System testes, ovaries
Directional Terms for Humans 1. Anterior (ventral) front back 2. Posterior (dorsal)
3. Superior upper or above 4. Inferior lower or below
5. Medial nearer the midline 6. Lateral to the side
nearest the attachment 7. Proximal away from the attachment 8. Distal proximal & distal are for legs & arms only!