The Language of Anatomy

The
Language
of
Anatomy
What is Anatomy?
• The branch of
science concerned
with the bodily
structure of
humans, animals,
and other living
organisms.
The Anatomical
Position
5 Characteristics...
1. Body is erect.
2. Face is forward.
3. Arms at sides.
4. Palms facing forward.
5. Feet slightly apart.
Directional
Terms
10 Terms
Describe the relationships between
different body parts!
Make a Chart...
TERM
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
TERM
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Superior
Superior structure The nose is
is on that is located superior to
above another one. the mouth.
Inferior
An inferior structure
is one that is located The mouth
below or under
is inferior to
some other
the nose.
structure
Superior
Inferior
TERM
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Anterior
A structure that is
The biceps
anterior to another
are anterior
one is closer to the
to the triceps
front of the body
Posterior
A structure that is The triceps
posterior to
are posterior
another is closer to
to
the
the back of the
biceps
body
Posterior
Anterior
TERM
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Medial
Structures that are The heart is
closer to the
medial to the
midline of the body
lungs.
Lateral
Structures that are The ear is
away from the lateral to the
midline of the body.
eye
Lateral
Medial
TERM
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Proximal
*LIMBS* Structure
The knee is
that is nearest the
proximal to
point of
the foot.
attachment
Distal
*LIMBS* Structure The elbow is
that is further away
distal
to
the
from the point of
shoulder
attachment
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Point of Attachment
Proximal
Distal
TERM
Superficial
Deep
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
The skin is
Structure that is
superficial to
closest to the skin.
the muscle
Structure that is
deeper into the
body
The heart is
deep to the
lungs
Practice....
(1) Label 10 sticky
notes on your partner
using the terms you
have used 
3 Question Quiz #3
The Language of Anatomy - Directional Terms
1. a) Skin is _________ to muscle.
b) The brain is _________ to the skull.
2. a) The elbow is __________________ to the
shoulder.
b) The wrist is ____________________ to the
elbow.
3. a) The sternum is _______________ to the ears.
b) The eyes are ________ to the nose.

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