1. Quiz at the end of the powerpoint For those who have not taken it yet
Anatomical Terms
Quiz at the end of the powerpoint
For those who have not taken it yet

2. The Anatomical Position
The standard reference position:
1.3

3. Anatomical Position
This is a reference position that allows for the use of consistent directional terminology.
All descriptions of location are made from within anatomical position.
Subject is facing forward with palms forward, thumbs facing to the sides.

4. Anatomical Terminology

5. Superior
Inferior

6. Superior
TRANSVERSE PLANE
Inferior

7. Body Midline
EYES
Medial
Sagittal Plane
Lateral
EARS

8. The Extremities have a different set of terms
The arm is DISTAL
TO THE TRUNK or MIDLINE OF THE BODY
The upper arm is PROXIMAL

9. The eyes are SUPERIOR to the mouth.
The mouth is INFERIOR to the eyes.

10. The gluteus maximus is POSTERIOR to the umbilicus.
BACK
FRONT
CORONAL P L A N E
The gluteus maximus is POSTERIOR to the umbilicus.
The umbilicus is ANTERIOR to the gluteus maximus.
IN FRONT OF
IN BACK OF
Also called VENTRAL
Also called DORSAL

11. Directional Terms
Superior and inferior – toward and away from the head, respectively
Anterior and posterior – toward the front and back of the body
Medial, lateral, toward the midline, away from the midline,
Proximal and distal – closer to and farther from the origin of the body
Superficial and deep – toward and away from the body surface

15. Regional Terms Axial – head, neck, and trunk
Appendicular – appendages or limbs
Specific regional terminology

16. Regional Terms

17. Body Planes
Sagittal and medial – divides the body into right and left parts
Midsagittal – sagittal plane that lies on the midline
Frontal or coronal – divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Transverse or horizontal (cross section) – divides the body into superior and inferior parts

18. Body Planes

19. Body Landmarks
Anterior
Slide 1.24

20. Body Landmarks Posterior Figure 1.5b Slide 1.25
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21. Body Planes Figure 1.6 Slide 1.26
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