1. ANATOMICAL TERMS
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
Copyright © 2012 John Beaumont

2. NOTES – ANATOMICAL TERMS
Major systems of the human body
1. Skeletal System
bones, cartilage

3. 2. Muscular System
muscles

4. 3. Nervous System
brain, spinal cord, nerves

5. 4. Digestive System
stomach, intestines

6. 5. Respiratory System
lungs, trachea

7. 6. Circulatory System
heart, blood, blood vessels

8. 7. Urinary System
bladder, kidneys

9. 8. Endocrine System
glands, hormones

10. 9. Reproductive System
testes, ovaries

11. Directional Terms for Humans
1. Anterior (ventral)
front
back
2. Posterior (dorsal)

12. 3. Superior
upper or above
4. Inferior
lower or below

13. 5. Medial
nearer the midline
6. Lateral
to the side

14. nearest the attachment
7. Proximal
away from the attachment
8. Distal
proximal & distal are for legs & arms only!