Module 1: Human Anatomy

regional anatomy

the method of studying the body’s structures by focusing attention on a specific part, area, or region

systemic anatomy

the study of the body’s organ systems that work to carry out complex functions

clinical anatomy

emphasizes aspects of bodily structure and function important in the practice of medicine

three components of anatomical position

1. body is upright

2. head, eyes, and toes facing forward

3. arms out by the sides facing anteriorly

human movement system

to describe the integration of ANATOMIC structures and PHYSIOLOGIC functions that work together to move the body or its parts

requirements of human movement system:

1. understand how the body is built and how those parts work together to create movement

2. figure out exactly why patient isn’t moving correctly (use of instruments)

3. identify specific problems

   1. design specific intervention program (exercises)

what the three planes

sagittal, coronal, and transverse

sagittal plane

divides the body into left and right halves

coronal (frontal) plane

divides the body into anterior and posterior

transverse plane

divides the body into superior and inferior

what plane does the mediolateral axis occur on

sagittal planew

what plane does the anteroposterior axis occur on

coronal plane

what plane does the superior inferior axis occur on

transverse plane

flexion and extension takes place on what plane/axis

sagittal; mediolateral

adduction and abduction takes place on what plane/ axis

coronal; anteroposterior

rotation takes place on what plane/axis

transverse; superinferior