Introduction to Anatomy

Question 1

What is Anatomy?

Answer 1

Study of the organization/structure of the body

**structure=function

Question 2

How will we study anatomy?

Answer 2

• Anatomical diagrams
• Cadaveric Images
• 3D models
• Clinical Application
• Diagnostic imaging

Question 3

How will we study anatomy, that is different from traditional?

Answer 3

Traditionally, you learn systemic anatomy, we are learning Regional Anatomy

Question 4

Describe Anatomical position

Answer 4

Standing with head, eyes, toes directed forward, upper limbs at sides with PALMS FACING FORWARD

• Lower limbs together with feet facing forward
• Males penis is erect

Question 5

In Anatomical Position, right and left refer to body of… who?

Answer 5

The body being viewed (patient) NOT yours

Question 6

Define

Superior

Answer 6

(cranial)

Question 7

Define Medial

Answer 7

toward midline

Question 8

Define Lateral

Answer 8

Away from body, towards outside

Question 9

Define Inferior

Answer 9

(caudal)

Question 10

Define Proximal

Answer 10

Nearer to the trunk or point of origin (usually used on limbs)

Question 11

Define Distal

Answer 11

Farther from trunk or point of origin (usually used on limbs)

Question 12

Define Palmar/ Plantar

Answer 12

In reference to hands and feet,
Palmar: Palm
Plantar: Bottom of foot

Question 13

Define Dorsal

Answer 13

In reference to hands and feet-
Dorsa of hand: Back of hand
Dorsa of foot: top of foot

Question 14

Ventral Vs. Dorsal

Answer 14

Ventral: Anterior
Dorsal: Posterior

Question 15

Ipsilateral/Contralateral

Answer 15

Same/Opposite side

Question 16

Sagittal (medial or midsagittal) divides body into…

Answer 16

divides body into left and right portions

doesn’t have to be in equal halves

Question 17

Transverse or Horizontal/ Axial divides body into…

Answer 17

Superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions

Question 18

Coronal or Frontal divides body into…

Answer 18

Anterior and posterior portions (front and back halves)

-Does not have to be in the middle

Question 19

What is Parasagittal?

Answer 19

Not equal sides

Question 20

Oblique

Answer 20

Divides the body on a diagonal

Question 21

What does Dorsal Body Cavity house?

Answer 21

Houses central nervous system

Cranial Cavity: contains brain
Vertebral Cavity: Contains spinal cord

Question 22

What does Ventral Body Cavity house?

Answer 22

Houses Internal Organs

Thoracic Cavity: Contains heart and lungs

Abdomino-pelvic Cavity:
Abdominal Cavity and Pelvic Cavity

Question 23

2 layers of Serosa (AKA Serous membrane)

Answer 23

Parietal Serosa: lines internal body cavity walls- outermost

Visceral Serosa: covers internal organs directly (viscera)

Question 24

What seperates slit-like cavity of serous membrane?

Answer 24

Serous Fluid- fluid secreted by both layers of membrane

Question 25

Serous Membranes that each has parietal and visceral layers (3)

Answer 25

• Pericardium: heart
• Pleurae: lungs
• Peritoneim: Abdominopelvic Cavity

Question 26

Define Ipsilateral

Answer 26

Same side (right arm and right leg)

Question 27

Define Contralateral

Answer 27

Different side (right arm, left leg)

Question 28

Rostral

Answer 28

Close to nose (skull)