Anatomy Terminology: Anatomical Position & Movement

• Course name: General Anatomy and Histology For Technologists
• Course code: HST 108
• Topic: Anatomy Terminology
• Prepared by: Prof. Rania Naiem Sherif

Marks

• Continuous assessment counts for 30 marks
• Midterm exam: 15 marks
• Activities: 15 marks
• Anatomy Mind map: 3 marks
• Anatomy model: 4 marks
• Written exams count for 60 marks
• Practical exams count for 30 marks
• Practical exam: 20 marks
• Activities: 10 marks
• Anatomy Sheet: 5 marks

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the anatomical position and planes
• Define terms related to position
• Define terms related to movement

Anatomy Definition

• Anatomy is derived from Greek words.
• "Ana" means up.
• "Tomy" means cut.
• It is the study of the structure of the human body and the relationship of its parts to each other.

Body Organization

• Organs work together to perform a function
• Group of cells work together
• Different Tissues work together
• The smallest living unit is a cell

Anatomical Position

• It is the standard reference position
• The body is erect (standing).
• The feet are close to each other.
• The upper limbs are straight and by the side.
• The face and palms of the hands are facing forwards.

Anatomical Planes

• Sagittal Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body or organ into right and left parts.
• Midsagittal Plane (median): A vertical plane that passes through the midline, dividing the body or organ into equal right and left halves.
• Parasagittal Plane: A vertical plane that passes through the midline and divides the body into 2 unequal halves.
• Transverse Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
• Coronal Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body (organ) into anterior and posterior portions.

Anatomical Terms Related To Position

• Anterior: Toward the front of the body.
• Posterior: Toward the back of the body.
• Superior: Toward the head.
• Inferior (Caudal): Toward the feet.
• Medial: Toward the midline.
• Lateral: Toward the side of the body.
• Median: At the midline.
• Superficial: External Towards the surface of the body
• Deep: Internal Away from the surface of the body

Anatomical Terms Related To Movement

• Flexion: Bending movement that decreases the angle between two bones.
• Extension: Straightening movement that increases the angle between the two articulating bones.
• Abduction: Movement away from the median plane.
• Adduction: Movement toward the median plane.
• Medial Rotation: Movement of the anterior surface toward the midline.
• Lateral Rotation: Movement of the anterior surface away from the midline.
• Elevation: Upward movement
• Depression: Downward movement

Learn about anatomy terminology, including the anatomical position, planes, and directional terms. Understand body organization, from cells to organs. This includes understanding directional and positional relationships.