1. Anatomical terms
Language of anatomy

2. Anatomical position
Initial reference point - terminology used refers to bodies in this position
Body is erect
Feet parallel
Arms hanging to side
Palms facing forward
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3. Regions of the body
For ease of reference the body is separated into different regions.

4. Body Cavities

5. Directional terms Anterior/ventral – toward front (in front)
Posterior/dorsal – toward back (behind)
Superficial - surface
Deep – internal
Superior – toward head
Inferior – toward buttocks
Medial – center
Lateral – away from center
Proximal – close to trunk of body
Distal – farther from body trunk

6. Body Planes/sections
A “cut” along an imaginary line used to look at the internal structures of the body.
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7. Resources
Test yourself on location of body cavities
ntro_topics/intro_body_cavities_1_s.htm
To test yourself on body regions go to /intro_topics/default.html
& click on body regions
Take a unique look at planes
General overview of all this stuff