Chapter 1 The Human Body: The Language of Anatomy

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Elaine N. Marieb
Seventh Edition
Chapter 1
The Human Body:
The Language of
Anatomy
Lecture Slides in PowerPoint by Jerry L. Cook
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The Language of Anatomy
• Special terminology is used to prevent
misunderstanding
• Exact terms are used for:
• Position
• Direction
• Regions
• Structures
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Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1
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Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (cont)
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Body Landmarks
• Anterior
Figure 1.5a
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Body Landmarks
• Posterior
Figure 1.5b
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Body Planes
Figure 1.6
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Body Cavities
Figure 1.7
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Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Figure 1.8a
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Abdominopelvic Regions
Figure 1.8b
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Abdominopelvic Major Organs
Figure 1.8c
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