001-Anatomical Terminology Lab.doc

Anatomical Terminology Objectives: 1. Describe the anatomical position verbally, by demonstration, and in drawings. 2. Describe the body planes (see list below). 3. Recognize the body planes on models and diagrams. 4. Describe the location of common anatomical landmarks. 5. Identify common anatomical landmarks on models and diagrams. 6. Describe the anatomical directions (use proper anatomical terminology). 7. Identify anatomical directions on models and diagrams. 8. Identify the major body cavities on models and diagrams. 9. Name the major organs found in each body cavity. 10. Identify the abdominopelvic quadrants on models and diagrams. 11. Identify the 9 abdominopelvic regions on models and diagrams. 1. Using your textbook and the picture below, define at least three characteristics of anatomical position. Anatomical position Laying flat on your back or standing facing forward, arms extended to your side, and palms facing out. 2. Define the following anatomical directional terms and then do the questions below: Superior/inferior Above/below Anterior/posterior Front/back Medial/lateral Toward the midline/ away from the midline Dorsal/ventral

Back/ front Proximal/distal close to the center of the point of attachment/ away from the center of the point of attachment Superficial/deep Toward the surface/ away from the surface

Here are some questions for you to try: bold and highlight the correct answer. a. The wrist is (proximal / distal) to the elbow. b. The mouth is (inferior / superior) to the nose. c. The knee is ( proximal / distal) to the ankle. d. The heart is ( anterior / posterior or ventral / dorsal) to the spinal cord. e. In a dog, the heart is ( superior / inferior) to the spinal cord. f. In a dog, the heart is (superior / inferior) to the breastbone. g. The heart is ( medial / lateral) to the arm. h. The arms are (medial / lateral) to the navel. i. The skin is ( superficial / deep) to the pancreas. j. The stomach is (superficial / deep) to the skin. k. The chin is ( superior / inferior) to the navel. l. The heart is (anterior / posterior or ventral / dorsal) to the breastbone.

2. Describe the location of the common surface landmarks listed below. Make sure you can find them on a torso model!!! Then, answer the questions below. Anatomical Landmark Common name Anatomical Landmark Common name Nasal Nose Orbital Eye Oral Mouth Buccal Cheek cavity Occipital Back of the head Cervical Neck Acromial Shoulder blade Axillary Arm pit Thoracic Chest Umbilical Belly button Lumbar Lower back Sacral Base of the spine Gluteal Gluteus Brachial Upper arm Antecubita l Elbow Pubic Pelvic area Digital Finger / toe Abdominal Stomach Inguinal Groin Femoral Thigh Patellar Kneecap Popliteal Behind the knee Plantar Foot Calcaneal Heel

Here are some questions for you to try: bold and highlight the correct answer. _____ An itch in your axillary region would cause you to scratch. a. your calf b. your neck c. your armpit d. the top of your head e. the front of your elbow _____ Where would you look for the femoral artery? a. face b. thigh c. wrist d. forearm e. shoulder _____ The buttocks is anatomically referred to as the ________ region. a. sacral b. gluteal c. lumbar d. popliteal _____ A person rubbing their eye would be touching the ____ region a. oral b. orbital c. cubital d. buccal

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