The Language of Anatomy

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The Language of Anatomy
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What is Anatomy?

• The branch of science concerned with the bodily
  structure of humans, animals, and other living
  organisms.

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The Anatomical Position
5 Characteristics...
1. Body is erect.
2. Face is forward.
3. Arms at sides.
4. Palms facing forward.
5. Feet slightly apart.
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Directional Terms
10 Terms
Describe the relationships between different
body parts!
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Make a Chart...
TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE

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TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Superior Superior structure is on that is located above another one. The nose is superior to the mouth.
Inferior An inferior structure is one that is located below or under some other structure The mouth is inferior to the nose.
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Superior
Inferior
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TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Anterior A structure that is anterior to another one is closer to the front of the body The biceps are anterior to the triceps
Posterior A structure that is posterior to another is closer to the back of the body The triceps are posterior to the biceps
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Anterior
Posterior
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TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Medial Structures that are closer to the midline of the body The heart is medial to the lungs.
Lateral Structures that are away from the midline of the body. The ear is lateral to the eye
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Lateral
Medial
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TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Proximal LIMBS Structure that is nearest the point of attachment The knee is proximal to the foot.
Distal LIMBS Structure that is further away from the point of attachment The elbow is distal to the shoulder
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Point of Attachment
Proximal
Distal
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TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Superficial Structure that is closest to the skin. The skin is superficial to the muscle
Deep Structure that is deeper into the body The heart is deep to the lungs
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Practice....(1) Label 10 sticky notes on your
partner using the terms you have used ?
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3 Question Quiz 3 The Language of Anatomy -
Directional Terms
1. a) Skin is _________ to muscle.
b) The brain is _________ to the skull.
2. a) The elbow is __________________ to the
shoulder.
b) The wrist is ____________________ to the
elbow.
3. a) The sternum is _______________ to the ears.
b) The eyes are ________ to the nose.