1. The Language of Anatomy
Prevents misunderstanding
Exact terms are used for:
Position
Region
Direction
Body Planes
Cavities

2. Position
Anatomical Position
Standard Position

3. Region
Anterior
Pgs
Figure 1.5a

4. Region
Posterior
Pgs
Figure 1.5b

5. Direction pg. 14
Table 1.1

6. Direction pg. 14 Distal- Opposite of Proximal
Superficial- Towards/at the body surface
Deep- Away from body surface, more internal
Table 1.1 (cont)

7. Body Planes/Sections pg. 16

8. Body Planes & Sections
Sagittal Section: A cut made lengthwise (longitudinal) that divides the body into L & R halves.
Midsagittal

9. Body Planes & Sections
Frontal Section: A cut made lengthwise that divides the body into anterior & posterior parts. (Front & Back)

10. Body Planes & Sections
Transverse Section: A cut made along a transverse (horizontal) plane, dividing the body into superior & inferior parts (Top & Bottom). AKA cross section.

11. Body Cavities pgs
Figure 1.7

12. Body Cavities Dorsal Body Cavities:
Cranial Cavity: Space inside the body skull.
Spinal Cavity: Extends from the cranial cavity down the vertebral column.

13. Body Cavities Ventral Body Cavities
Thoracic Body Cavity: The superior (upper) body cavity that extends down to the diaphragm.
Abdominopelvic Body Cavity:
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity

14. Abdominopelvic Quadrants pg. 19
Figure 1.8a

15. Abdominopelvic Regions pg. 19
Notice how it is from their point of view!
Figure 1.8b

16. Abdominopelvic Body Cavity

17. Abdominopelvic Major Organs pg. 19
Figure 1.8c