ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGY

The language of Anatomy & Physiology

BODY POSITIONS
ANATOMICAL POSITION  the subject stands erect facing the observer, with the head level & the eyes facing directly forward, the feet are flat on the floor & directed forward, & the arms are at the sides w/ the palms turned forward.

 Reclining Body Position

1) PRONE POSITION the body is lying face down 2) SUPINE POSITION the body is lying face up

MAJOR REGIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY

HEAD (Skull & face) NECK TRUNK (Chest, abdomen &
pelvis)

UPPER LIMBS (shoulder,

armpit, arm/limb, forearm, wrist & hand)

LOWER LIMBS (buttocks,

thigh, leg, ankle & foot)

SURFACE BODY LANDMARKS

DIRECTIONAL TERMS
Locate various body structures/describe the position of one body part relative to another. Grouped in pairs that have opposite meanings.