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What is anatomical position?
What is anatomical position?
Provides a frame of reference for structures inside the human body.
Name the two main regions of the human body.
Name the two main regions of the human body.
Axial region and Appendicular region.
Which of the following is included in the axial region? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is included in the axial region? (Select all that apply)
- Neck (correct)
- Head (correct)
- Upper limb
- Lower limb
What are the main contents of the thorax?
What are the main contents of the thorax?
List the five main body cavities.
List the five main body cavities.
Which cavity contains the spinal cord?
Which cavity contains the spinal cord?
The major contents of the abdomen include the ______.
The major contents of the abdomen include the ______.
What membranes line the cranial cavity?
What membranes line the cranial cavity?
What is the definition of ventral?
What is the definition of ventral?
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Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
The standard reference position for the body, with the body erect, head and eyes facing forward, arms at the side, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointed outward.
Axial Region
Axial Region
The central part of the body, including the head, neck, and trunk.
Appendicular Region
Appendicular Region
The limbs (upper and lower) of the body.
Ventral Cavity
Ventral Cavity
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Dorsal Cavity
Dorsal Cavity
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Cranial Cavity
Cranial Cavity
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Vertebral Canal
Vertebral Canal
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Thoracic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
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Body Cavities
Body Cavities
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Organ Systems
Organ Systems
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Study Notes
Anatomical position
- The standard reference position for describing the human body
- Body is erect
- Feet slightly apart
- Palms facing forward
- Arms at sides
Body Regions
- Axial region: Includes the head neck and trunk
- Appendicular region: Includes the limbs
Axial Region
- Head
- Neck
- Trunk
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
Thorax Contents
- Heart
- Lungs
- Major blood vessels
- Esophagus
- Trachea
Body Cavities
- Cranial cavity: Encloses the brain
- Vertebral cavity: Encloses the spinal cord
- Thoracic cavity: Contains the heart and lungs
- Abdominal cavity: Contains the stomach, liver, intestines and other organs
- Pelvic cavity: Contains the bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum
Spinal Cord Cavity
- Vertebral cavity
Abdomen Contents
- Stomach
- Liver
- Intestines
- Spleen
- Kidneys
- Pancreas
Cranial Cavity Membranes
- Meninges
- Dura Mater (outer)
- Arachnoid Mater (middle)
- Pia mater (inner)
Ventral Definition
- Refers to the front or anterior aspect of the body
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Test your knowledge on the basics of human anatomy with this quiz. From anatomical position to the various body cavities, this quiz covers essential concepts in understanding human biology. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!
