a&p human body orientation

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Mr. Hildebrandt

Anatomy & Physiology IThe Human Body:

An Orientation

The Human Body – An OrientationThe Human Body – An Orientation

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• Anatomy – study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts

• Physiology – study of how the body and its parts work or function

Anatomy – Levels of StudyAnatomy – Levels of Study

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• Gross Anatomy

• Large structures

• Easily observable

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Anatomy – Levels of StudyAnatomy – Levels of Study

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• Microscopic Anatomy

• Very small structures

• Can only be viewed with a microscope

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Levels of Structural OrganizationLevels of Structural Organization

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The Language of AnatomyThe Language of Anatomy

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• Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding

• Exact terms are used for:

• Position

• Direction

• Regions

• Structures

Orientation and Directional TermsOrientation and Directional Terms

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Table 1.1

Orientation and Directional TermsOrientation and Directional Terms

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Table 1.1 (cont)

Body LandmarksBody Landmarks

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• Anterior

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Body LandmarksBody Landmarks

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• Posterior

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Body PlanesBody Planes

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Body CavitiesBody Cavities

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Abdominopelvic QuadrantsAbdominopelvic Quadrants

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Abdominopelvic RegionsAbdominopelvic Regions

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