1. Chapter 1 The Human Body: An Orientation
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Seventh Edition
Elaine N. Marieb
Chapter 1 The Human Body: An Orientation
Slides 1.21 – 1.30
Lecture Slides in PowerPoint by Jerry L. Cook
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2. The Language of Anatomy
Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding
Exact terms are used for:
Position
Direction
Regions
Structures
Slide 1.21
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3. Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1
Slide 1.22
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4. Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (cont)
Slide 1.23
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5. Body Landmarks Anterior Figure 1.5a Slide 1.24
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6. Body Landmarks Posterior Figure 1.5b Slide 1.25
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7. Body Planes Figure 1.6 Slide 1.26
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8. Body Cavities Figure 1.7 Slide 1.27
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9. Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Figure 1.8a
Slide 1.28
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10. Abdominopelvic Regions
Figure 1.8b
Slide 1.29
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11. Abdominopelvic Major Organs
Figure 1.8c
Slide 1.30
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