1. The Human Body: An Orientation

2. The Language of Anatomy
Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding
Exact terms are used for:
Position
Direction
Regions
Structures

3. Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1

4. Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (cont)

5. Body Landmarks
Anterior
Figure 1.5a

6. Body Landmarks
Posterior
Figure 1.5b

7. Body Planes
Figure 1.6

8. Body Cavities
Figure 1.7

9. Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Figure 1.8a

10. Abdominopelvic Regions
Figure 1.8b

11. Abdominopelvic Major Organs
Figure 1.8c