Anatomical position, planes, movement, etc Flashcards
What is regional anatomy?
Approach to studying human anatomy by organizing the body into parts (head, neck, trunk (thorax, abdomen, pelvis/perineum, and back), and paired upper limbs
What is systemic anatomy?
Approach to anatomical study organized by organ systems that work together to carry out basic physiological activities
What is clinical anatomy?
Integrates knowledge of the regional and systemic approaches into the clinical practice (conduct a complete physical examination)
What is functional anatomy?
Use of basic structural anatomy composition to develop an understanding of functionality of the structures in the musculoskeletal system
Describe the anatomical position
-Standing erect
- Head, eyes (gaze), and toes facing forward
- Upper limbs by the sides with palms facing anteriorly
- Lower limbs close together with feet parallel and toes directed anteriorly
Describe the median plane
Vertical plane passing longitudinally through the center of the body, dividing it into left and right portions
Describe the sagittal planes
Vertical planes passing through the body parallel to the median plane
Describe the frontal planes
Vertical planes passing through the body at right angles to the median plane, dividing it into anterior and posterior portions
Describe the transverse planes
Horizontal plane passing through the body at right angles to the median and frontal planes, dividing it into superior and inferior portions
Describe the oblique planes
Planes that don’t align with any of the other plane
Superficial
Nearer to surface
Intermediate
Between a superficial and deep structures
Deep
Farther from surface
Medial
Nearer to median plane
Lateral
Farther from median plane
Posteior
Nearer to back
Inferior
Nearer to feet
Anterior
Nearer to front
Distal
Farther from trunk or p.origin
Proximal
Nearer to trunk or p.origin
Superior
Nearer the head
Palmar
Anterior hand (palm)
Dorsal
Posterior hand (dorsum)
Plantar
Inferior foot surface (sole)
Inferomedial
Nearer to the feet and closer to the median plane
Superolateral
Nearer the head and farther from median plane
Bilateral
Paired structures with right and left members
Ipsilateral
Those occurring on the same side
Contralateral
Occuring at opposite sides of the body