Anatomy: Study of Structures Ch1

Anatomy terms, abdominal quadrants, Appendicular Regions, Body cavities, Serous Membranes, Homeostasis,

Carpal

Wrist

Antecubital

Front of elbow

Palmar

Patellar

Describe Anatomical Position

Standing with arms at the side, palm, and head facing forward.

Anterior/ Ventral

Front

Posterior/ Dorsal?

Back

Superior?

Top/ Above

Inferior

Bottom or belowe

Medial

Towards the midline

Lateral

Away from the midline

Proximal

Near the point of attachment

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment

Superficial

Closer to the surface

Deep

Farther from the surface

Bilateral

Relating to both sides

Ipsilateral

Same side of the body

Contralateral

Opposite side of the body

What does Axial include

Head, neck, and trunk

Axillary

Armpit

Cranial/ Cephalic

Head

Cervical

Neck

Inguinal

Groin

Pelvic

Lower truck

Thoracic

Chest

Umbilical

Navel/ Belly button

Brachial

Arm

Antebrachial

forearm

What is number 1

Right Hypochondria

What is number 2

Epigastric

3?

Left Hypochondria

4?

Right Lumbar

5?

Umbilical

6?

Left lumbar

7?

Right illiac

8?

Hypogastric

9?

Left iliac

Body Positions: Supine

Lying on Back

Body positions: Prone

Lying on Stomach

Body positions: Lateral Recumbent

Lying on side

Dorsal Body Cavities: What does the cranial contain?

The brain

Dorsal Body Cavities: What does the vertebral contain?

The spinal cord

Ventral Body Cavities: What does the Thoracic surround?

The chest

Ventral Body Cavities; What does the Pleural surround?

The lungs

Serous membranes: What is a visceral layer?

A layer directly on the organ.

Serous Membrane: What is a parietal layer?

A layer that lines the cavity wall.

Types of Serous Membrane: What does the pericardium surround?

The heart

Types of Serous Membrane: what does the pleura surround?

Lungs

Types of Serous Membrane: What does Peritoneum surround?

Many abdominal pelvic organs.