1. Body Planes and Anatomical Terminology
Introduction to A&P
Body Planes and Anatomical Terminology
Professor Jeremy J. Rodriguez

2. The Language of Anatomy
Anatomical Position
The anatomical reference point
The standard body position
Body is erect, feet slightly apart, palms face forward, thumbs pointed away from the body.

3. Directional Terms Superior (Cranial) Inferior (Caudal)
The anatomical reference point referring to towards the head or upper part of the body
Inferior (Caudal)
The anatomical reference point referring to away from the head or lower part of the body

4. Directional Terms Ventral Anterior Dorsal Posterior
The anatomical reference point meaning Belly side
Anterior
The anatomical reference point meaning Front side
Dorsal
The anatomical reference point meaning Back side
Posterior
The anatomical reference point meaning Back side

5. Draw Here

6. Directional Terms Intermediate Lateral Medial
The anatomical reference point meaning toward or at the midline of the body
Intermediate
The anatomical reference point meaning between a more medial and more lateral point
Lateral
The anatomical reference point meaning away from the midline of the body

7. Table 1.1 Marieb Human Anatomy & Physiology 9th

8. Regional Terms Fundamental Divisions: Axial Appendicular
Regional terms used to designate specific area within major body divisions

9. Body Planes Frontal (Coronal) Plane Median (Midsagittal) Plane
The body Plane responsible for separating into anterior and posterior sections
Median (Midsagittal) Plane
The body Plane responsible for separating into Equal Left and Right sections
Transverse Plane
The body Plane responsible for separating into Superior and Inferior sections

10. Check Your Understanding
What is the anatomical position? Why is it important that you learn this position?
The axillary and acromial regions are both in the general area of the shoulder. Where specifically each is located?
What type of cut would separate the brain into anterior and posterior parts?