HUMAN ANATOMY Fifth Edition Chapter 1 Lecture Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Chapter 12 Lecture Chapter 12 Surface Anatomy Frederic Martini Michael Timmons Robert Tallitsch

Introduction Surface anatomy is the study of anatomical landmarks on the exterior of the human body. Practical applications: –Medical examination in a clinical setting. –Essential for both invasive and noninvasive laboratory procedures. Anatomical observation: –Estimating the location –Palpating for structures

Figure 12.1a Anterior Head and Neck The Head and Neck

Figure 12.1b The Posterior Cervical Triangle The Head and Neck

Figure 12.1c The Anterior Cervical Triangle The Head and Neck

Figure 12.2a The Anterior Thorax The Thorax

Figure 12.2b The Posterior Thorax The Thorax

Figure 12.3a The Anterior Abdominal Wall The Abdomen

Figure 12.3b The Anterolateral Abdomen The Abdomen

Figure 12.4a The Lateral Upper Limb The Upper Limb

Figure 12.4b The Posterior Upper Limb and Thorax The Upper Limb

Figure 12.5 The Arm, Forearm, and Wrist The Arm, Forearm, and Wrist

Figure 12.6a Anterior ThighFigure 12.6b Medial Thigh The Pelvis and Lower Limb

Figure 12.6c Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh The Pelvis and Lower Limb

Figure 12.7a Anterior Leg and FootFigure 12.7b Posterior Leg and Foot The Leg and Foot