1. 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 2. Posterior (dorsal) back

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

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

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