Lecture 1-Anatomical Principles Flashcards
Anatomy
- embraces what idea?
- study of structures and the physical relationship between parts
- idea that specific functions are performed by specific structures and thus, anatomy is the study of structure
physiological mechanisms can probably be deduced in terms of _______
their underlying anatomy
when “common” is in the name of a structure, this usually means what?
- it will eventually divide into 2 parts
- in aorta: superficial and deep
What is the difference between gross and microanatomy?
- gross: can see distinctions with the naked eye–human egg is borderline
- microanatomy: need microscope to observe structures
What 2 languages do the names of the structures come from?
- latin
- greek
Regional anatomy
defines anatomy by the region its located in
ex: head/neck, upper limb, thorax, back, etc.
Describe the anatomy position (5)
- standing upright
- feet together
- hands facing outwards (supine)
- fingers together
- erect penis for males
What are the other names for the horizontal plane of the body and what regions does it divide the body into?
- transverse plane
- axial plane
- superior/cranial and inferior/caudal
What regions does the medial sagittal plane divide the body into?
- R and L
what is the difference between the medial sagittal plane and the sagittal plane?
- median has to be right in the middle, the sagittal plane can be anywhere else
What regions does the coronal plane divide the body into?
- anterior/posterior
What is another way to say deep/superficial?
- medial/lateral
What is the most superficial structure?
- skin
If something is called a superficial ____, what does this imply?
There is also a deep _____
Superficial fascia is largely composed of _____.
- superficial nerves
