Lecture 29 Intro To Vertebrate Anatomy Flashcards
Two types of anatomy are
-gross
-histology
Two approaches to anatomy
-functional
-regional
Functional Approach to anatomy is
Based on functional systems (ie. respiratory, nervous, circulatory, etc)
Regional Approach to anatomy is
The anatomy of specific regions including all structures
Four anatomical planes are
-median
-dorsal
-sagittal
-transverse
Median anatomical plane
Equal left and right halves (ie. middle)
Transverse Anatomical Plane
-cross section of body (infinite planes)
Sagittal Anatomical Plane
Parallel to median plane but from any distance to the middle (ie. infinite planes)
Dorsal Anatomical Plane
Not commonly used, split in half (ie. dorsal and ventral)
Towards the back
Dorsal
Towards the stomach
Ventral
Away from body
Distal
Towards the body
Proximal
Towards the head
Cranial
Towards the tail
Caudal
Towards the nose
Rostral
Top of foot
Dorsal
Bottom surface of foot (front AND back)
Palmar: front foot
Plantar: back foot