1. TERMINOLOGY

2. The Language of Anatomy Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding The anatomical position refers to individual standing, facing forward, palms forward. Exact terms are used for: – Position – Direction – Regions – Structures

3. Orientation & Directional Terms Superior vs. Inferior  Above (toward the head) vs. Below (toward the lower body) Anterior vs. Posterior  In front vs. behind Medial vs. Lateral  Midline vs. toward the outer sides Intermediate  Between 2 other structures

4. Orientation & Directional Terms Proximal vs. Distal  Closer to a point of attachment compared to farther away from a point of attachment Superficial vs. Deep  At or near the surface vs. more internal

5. Anterior Body Landmarks

6. Posterior Body Landmarks

7. Body Planes Sagittal plane  separates the left side from the right Frontal (or coronal) plane  separates the front from the back Transverse plane  separates the top from the bottom

8. Body Planes

12. Body Cavities  The ventral cavity contains the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities, and are separated by the diaphragm.  Dorsal cavity contains the cranial and spinal cavities

13. Abdomino- pelvic Quadrants

14. NINE ABDOMINO- PELVIC REGIONS

15. Major Organs of Ventral Body Cavity