1. Structural organization units
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2. Structural organization units
You Tube – Human Biology Explained “Anatomical Terms”
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3. Structural organization units
Anatomical position
Words used to describe the specific location of a structure or organ or
Relative position of one body part to another
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4. Structural organization units
Anatomical position
Discuss the importance of anatomical position.
Palms out - thumbs at sides
Feet forward - spread slightly
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5. Structural organization units
Directional terms
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6. Structural organization units
Directional terms
Medial: middle or median
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7. Structural organization units
Directional terms
Superior – above
Ex: the head is superior to the pelvis
Inferior – below
Ex: The knee is inferior to the hip
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8. Structural organization units
Body planes
Median/Sagittal = R & L sides
Transverse = top & bottom
Medial = toward the median (middle)
Lateral = away from the median
ex. Arm is lateral to body

9. Structural organization units: Body Planes
Proximal = nearest point of attachment
Distal = farthest from point of attachment
Anterior (ventral) = front
Posterior (dorsal) = back
Deep = inside
Superficial = outside

10. Structural organization units: Body Cavities
Thoracic Cavity - contains heart, lungs and esophagus
Abdominal Cavity – stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, part of large intestine and appendix
Pelvic cavity – urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, remainder of large intestine and appendix
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11. Structural organization units
Body cavities
Body Cavity You Tube Video
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12. Abdominal Quadrants
These descriptors are used to describe bowel sounds –
very important in post op patients or checking for bowel obstruction
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13. Abdominal Regions Epigastric Region – R & L is hypochondriac region
Umbilical Region –
ABOVE hypogastric region
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Essential Questions
How does the body’s structural organization relate to its support and movement?
Bones give support, muscles provide movement
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