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14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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What does surface anatomy consist of?
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The body broken into two main sections: Axial and Appendicular
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Axial
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The head, neck and trunk
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Appendicular
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Limbs and their attachment to the axis
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Orientation Terms Relative to Anatomical Position
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1. Anterior vs. Posterior
2. Medial vs. Lateral 3. Superior vs. Inferior |
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Orientation Terms not relative to anatomical position
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1. Ventral vs. Dorsal
2. Proximal vs. Distal 3. Superficial vs. Deep 4. Caudal vs. Cephalad |
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Why are body planes important?
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So we can observe the internal structures of the body by making a cut through an organ or body wall
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3 Body Planes
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1. Sagittal
2. Frontal 3. Transverse |
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Sagittal Plane
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Divides the body into equal L & R parts
Longitudinal |
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Frontal Plane
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Divides the body into Anterior and Posterior Parts
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Transverse Plane
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Divides the body into Superior and Inferior Parts
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What are the 2 large Body Cavities ?
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Dorsal Cavity & Ventral Cavity
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Dorsal Body Cavity
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Includes the Cranial and the Vertebrae Cavity
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Ventral Body Cavity
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Includes Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic Cavities
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Importance of Body Cavities
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They protect the organs within them
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