Body Directions, Planes, Cavities
Assignment
Objectives
1) Use anatomical terms to describe directional terms and planes
2) Identify the major body cavities and subdivisions
* Be able to label, define, or determine through a scenario (ex: The sternum is ___________to
the heart)
Assignment
1) Take photos in the anterior/posterior anatomical position and a side view.
2) Create a file and save it to your b: drive. Call it: lastnames_anatomicalselfie
3) Use your resources to label the terms from the list below – use labels and tags
4) On the last slide, define each the 17 directional terms and planes
5) Save on B:drive and then Save as pdf.
6) Submit pdf to turnitin.com, be sure to write partner’s name and yours in the submission
portion of the turn in page.
Scoring Rubric: (15 points total)
25 terms labeled
.5 each = 12.5
Terms defined
1.5 pts.
Creativity
1 pt.
Resources
Martini, Ch 1 (textbook)
Online resources (see below)
List of Terms: 25 total
Directional (14) – anterior (ventral), posterior (dorsal), cranial, superior, caudal, inferior, medial,
lateral, proximal, distal, superficial, deep
Planes (3) – sagittal, frontal, transverse
Cavities (8) – abdominal, pelvic, abdominopelvic, pleural, pericardial, thoracic, spinal, cranial
Martini Textbook Online Resource
http://wps.aw.com/bc_martini_eap_5/
Directional references tutorial/practice
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP15305
Body cavities tutorial/practice
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP15505