Anatomía Humana: Introducción y Generalidades

The standard reference point for anatomical descriptions, body standing upright, eyes facing forward, upper limbs at the sides, palms facing forward, and feet flat on the floor.

A position that is closer to the midline of the body.

Muscles originating from the cleido-scapular platform that act upon the glenohumeral joint.

A plane that divides the body into right and left halves.

The eleventh cranial nerve, responsible for controlling neck and shoulder muscles.

Joint type characterized by limited movement such as sutures in the skull (Synarthrosis), slightly movable such as the pubic symphysis (Amphiarthrosis), and freely movable such as the knee (Diarthrosis).

Muscles in the anterior neck that play a crucial role in posture, stabilizing the neck, and controlling head movements.

Intrinsic muscles of the back responsible for posture and movement of the vertebral column.

Nerves responsible for the innervation and motor control of the muscles in the neck.