BASIC

ANATOMICAL
TERMINOLOGY
 Structural Organization of Matter
5. Organ systems
(consist of one or more
organs that provide a
common function)
Examples covered in
Anatomy & Physiology 242:
a. Integumentary system
b. Skeletal system
c. Muscular system
d. Nervous system
Structural Organization of Matter
Anatomy & Physiology
243:
e. Endocrine system
f. Cardiovascular system
g. Lymphatic system
h. Respiratory system
I. Digestive system
j. Urinary system
k. Reproductive system
ANATOMY

Study of an organism
structure, describes
the part that compose
the body
PHYSIOLOGY

Studies how parts

works ( function)
ANATOMICAL POSITION
The anatomical position is a
standardized method of
observing or imaging the body
that allows precise and
consistent anatomical
references.
ANATOMICAL POSITION
When in the anatomical position,
the subject stands erect facing the
observer, the upper extremities
are placed at the sides, the palms
of the hands are turned forward,
and the feet are flat on the floor.
 THE
ANATOMICAL
POSITION
TERMINOLOGY
Reclining Position
If the body is lying face down,
it is in the prone position.
If the body is lying face up, it is
in the supine position.
REGIONAL NAMES
Are names given to specific
regions of the body for reference.
Examples: include cranial (skull),
thoracic (chest), brachial (arm),
patellar (knee), cephalic (head),
and gluteal (buttock)
2. PARASAGITTAL
PLANE-
Divides half of the sagittal plane
e.g.
 eyes are interior

butt are posterior

BREAST IS ANTERIOR/FRONT OF THE

SPINE,
HEART IS POSTEROR/BEHIND OF THE
BREASTBONE
E.g.

Jaw is superior of the

lungs
Pelvis is inferior to the
stomach
e.g.

ARMS ARE LATERAL

TOWARD THE MIDLINE
HEART IS MEDIAL TO THE
ANUS
REGIONS
ABDOMINOPELVIC QUADRANTS