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TERMINOLOGY
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
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
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
Anterior Body Landmarks
Posterior Body Landmarks
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
Body Planes
Body Cavities
The ventral cavity contains the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities, and are separated by the diaphragm.
Dorsal cavity contains the cranial and spinal cavities
Abdomino-pelvic
Quadrants
NINE ABDOMINO-PELVIC
REGIONS
Major Organs of Ventral Body
Cavity
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