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Figure 1.3. Regions of the Human Body. The human body is shown in anatomical position in an (a) anterior (ventral) view and a (b) posterior (dorsal) view. The regions of the body are labeled in boldface. [Image description]
The human body is shown in anatomical position in an (a) anterior view and a (b) posterior view. The regions of the body are labeled in boldface. A body that is lying down is described as either prone or supine. Prone describes a face-down orientation, and supine describes a face up orientation.
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- Anatomical Position. To further increase precision, anatomists standardize the way in which they view the body. Just as maps are normally oriented with north at the top, the standard body “map,” or anatomical position, is that of the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward.
- Regional Terms. The human body’s numerous regions have specific terms to help increase precision (see Figure 2). Notice that the term “brachium” or “arm” is reserved for the “upper arm” and “antebrachium” or “forearm” is used rather than “lower arm.”
- Directional Terms. Certain directional anatomical terms appear throughout this and any other anatomy textbook (Figure 2). These terms are essential for describing the relative locations of different body structures.
- Body Planes. A section is a two-dimensional surface of a three-dimensional structure that has been cut. Modern medical imaging devices enable clinicians to obtain “virtual sections” of living bodies.
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This article explains the use of anatomical terminology to identify key body structures, regions and directions in the human body. It also describes standard reference position for mapping the body's structure, regional terms used to describe different parts of the human body, directional terms used to describe relative locations of different struc...
Ancient Greek and Latin words are used to build anatomical terms. A standard reference position for mapping the body’s structures is the normal anatomical position. Regions of the body are identified using precise terms such as “occipital” that are more precise than common words and phrases such as “the back of the head.” Directional terms such as ...
There are three planes commonly referred to in anatomy and medicine, sagittal, frontal (or coronal), and transverse planes. They divide a structure into two-dimensional surfaces along specific lines or directions.
The main cavities include cranial, thoracic, abdominopelvic/peritoneal cavities which house different organs in each cavity separated by membranes or other structures; diaphragm separates thoracic from abdominopelvic cavity; abdominal region can be divided into nine regions or four quadrants for clear communication about location of pain or mass wi...
- Lindsay M. Biga, Sierra Dawson, Amy Harwell, Robin Hopkins, Joel Kaufmann, Mike LeMaster, Philip Mat...
- 2019
Chapter Objectives. After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Distinguish between anatomy and physiology. Describe the structure of the body, from simplest to most complex. Use appropriate anatomical terminology to identify key body structures, body regions, and directions in the body.
Feb 24, 2023 · Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Regions of the Human Body The human body is shown in anatomical position in an (a) anterior view and a (b) posterior view. The regions of the body are labeled in boldface. A body that is lying down is described as either prone or supine. Prone describes a face-down orientation, and supine describes a face up ...
