Sponge: Set up Cornell Notes
on pg. 19
Topic: 1.5 Anatomical
Terminology
Essential Question:
Write complete sentences
correctly using each of the
14 anatomical terms on the
bottom 2/3 of pg. 18
1.5 Anatomical
Terminology
2.1 Atoms,
Ions,
and Molecules
Write complete sentences
correctly using each of the
14 anatomical terms on the
bottom 2/3 of pg. 18
Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical Position – standing
erect, facing forward, upper limbs at
the sides, palms facing forward
Palms out
Draw a small picture to remind you next to your
definition
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Superior vs. Inferior
Superior: Top. Or part that is
above another part; closer to the
head
Ex: The Kidneys are superior
to the bladder
Inferior: Bottom. Or part that
is below another part; toward
the feet
Ex: The bladder is inferior
to the kidneys
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Anterior vs. Posterior
Anterior: Front
Ex: The liver is anterior to the
stomach
Posterior: Back
Ex: The stomach is
posterior to the liver
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Medial vs. Lateral
Medial: Imaginary midline
(middle) dividing the body into
equal right and left halves.
Anything “toward the middle”.
Ex: The chest is medial to the
arms
Lateral: Side. Toward the right
or left side of the midline.
Ex: The arms are lateral to
the chest
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Types of Lateral
Ipsilateral: Same side
Ex: The appendix is
ipsilateral to the gallbladder
Contralateral: Opposite side
Ex: The gallbladder is
contralateral to the stomach
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Intermediate
Intermediate: Being between or
in the middle of two structures
Ex: The heart is intermediate
to the lungs
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Proximal vs. Distal
Proximal: Closer to the trunk of
the body than another part
Ex: The elbow is proximal to the
wrist = The elbow is closer to the
trunk than the wrist is
Trunk
Distal: Farther from the trunk
of the body than another part.
Ex: The fingers are distal to the
wrist = The fingers are farther
from the trunk than the wrist
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Superficial vs. Peripheral
Superficial: toward or on the
surface of the body (shallow)
Ex: The epidermis is
superficial to the dermis
Deep: Describes the parts that
are more deep
Ex: The dermis is deep to the
epidermis
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Body Sections
In What ways can we cut a body
or organ?
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Sagittal: Lengthwise cut that divides the body
into unequal right and left portions
Midsagittal: cut that divides the body into
equal right and left portions
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Transverse: Horizontal cut. Divides the body
into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)
portions
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Coronal: Refers to a section that divides
the body into anterior (front) and
posterior (back) portions
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1.
2.
3.
Name
the
planes
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Sagittal
Coronal
1.
2.
3.
Transverse
Name
the
planes
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Sagittal
Transverse
Coronal
Which cuts are these?
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EQ: Anatomical Term Sentences
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Superior
Inferior
Anterior
•Complete your EQ with a partner
Posterior
•On
the
bottom
2/3
of
pg.
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Medial
Lateral
Ex:
The head is superior to the
• Ipsilateral
knees.
• Contralateral
• Intermediate
Proximal
Distal
Superficial
Peripheral
Deep
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Please turn in your organ system
essay directions
• Make sure your NAME and PERIOD are on
the top
Classwork
• Complete the Anatomical Terminology and
Planes Worksheet
• Test next Wed 9/18- memorize terms!
• Answer All EQs and Cornell Questions
• Notebook check Wed 9/18
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1. The heart is ____________________
to the lungs.
intermediate
inferior
2. The large intestine is ____________________
to the stomach.
3. The thumb is ______________
to the wrist.
distal
proximal to the ankle.
4. The kneecap is _________________
5. The nose lies on the ________________surface
of the body.
anterior
lateral
6. The eyes are located ____________to
the nose.
7. The ears are situated _________________to
the head.
superficial
8. The upper arm muscle is _____________to
the skin.
deep
medial
9. The spine is located __________________.
posterior to the quadriceps.
10. The hamstrings are located_______________
superior
11. The brain is ____________to
the heart.
intermediate to the thumb and middle finger.
12. The index finger is ___________________
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1. The right arm is ____________________
to the left arm.
contralateral
inferior
2. The large intestine is ____________________
to the stomach.
3. The thumb is ______________
to the wrist.
distal
proximal to the ankle.
4. The kneecap is _________________
5. The nose lies on the ________________surface
of the body.
anterior
lateral
6. The eyes are located ____________to
the nose.
7. The ears are situated _________________to
the head.
superficial
8. The upper arm muscle is _____________to
the skin.
deep
medial
9. The spine is located __________________.
posterior to the quadriceps.
10. The hamstrings are located_______________
superior
11. The brain is ____________to
the heart.
intermediate to the thumb and middle finger.
12. The index finger is ___________________
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1. Superior
10. Superficial
(Body Hair)
3. Proximal
9. Deep
(Heart)
4.
Distal
5. Anterior (Knee)
8. Lateral
2. Inferior
7. Medial
6. Posterior(Heel)
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Parasaggital
Coronal
Midsaggital
Transverse
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Complete these sentences using the terms superior and inferior.
•The hands are ________________to the feet
•The knees are ________________ to the waist.
•The elbow is ________________ to the wrist.
•The calf muscle is ________________to the ankle.
Complete these sentences using the terms anterior and posterior.
•The heel is ________________ to the toes.
•The shin is _____________ to the calf.
•The nose is ____________to the crown of the head.
Anatomical
Terminology
Class Practice
Complete these sentences using the terms lateral and medial.
•The arms are _______________to the midline.
•The neck is ______________to the arms.
•The shoulders are ___________to the midline.
Complete these sentences using the terms superior and inferior.
superior
•The hands are ________________to
the feet
•The knees are ________________
to the waist.
inferior
superior
•The elbow is ________________
to the wrist.
superior
•The calf muscle is ________________to
the ankle.
Complete these sentences using the terms anterior and posterior.
posterior to the toes.
•The heel is ________________
•The shin is _____________
to the calf.
anterior
•The nose is ____________to
anterior the crown of the head.
Complete these sentences using the terms lateral and medial.
lateral
•The arms are _______________to
the midline.
•The neck is ______________to
the arms.
medial
•The shoulders are ___________to
the midline.
lateral
Draw this diagram: Match the correct terms with their meanings. Place the
correct letter in the empty column
toward the middle
toward the sides
Draw this diagram: Match the correct terms with their meanings. Place the
correct letter in the empty column
C
F
G
D
H
B
A
E
toward the middle
toward the sides
Body Sections
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Abdominal Subdivisions
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Body Regions
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