1.1 The Anatomical Position

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to describe the location of certain body parts. facing forward, arms are straight, and along the sides of the body.

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two major regions of body parts

axial and appendicular

includes the head (cephalic), neck (cervical), and trunk

axial

includes the upper and lower limb

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it includes the skull and face

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bony part of the head where the eyes, nose, mouth, forehead, cheeks, and chin are found

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supports the head and attaches it to the trunk; found between the head and the trunk

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consists of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back

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found between the chest and pelvis anteriorly

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posterior portion of the trunk that is between the neck and the buttocks

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are attached to the trunk by the shoulder girdle, comprised of the clavicle

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part of the body where the upper limb is attached to

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part of the upper limb from the shoulder to the elbow

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part of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist

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part of the upper limb, which connects the hand to the forearm

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part of the upper limb, which includes palm and fingers

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are attached to the trunk by the pelvic girdle consisting. of the ilium, ischium, and pubic bones

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posterior rounded area in the pelvis where the thigh is attached

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part of the lower limb, that is attached to the pelvis

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part of the lower limb from the knee to the ankle

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part of the lower limb that attached the foot to the leg

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part of the lower limb which is composed of the sole and toes

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provide precise, standardized frame of reference in describing the human body. these terms aim to eliminate ambiguity and medical error.

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Study Notes

Body Positioning and Orientation

Body is positioned facing forward with straight arms along the sides.

Major Body Regions

Divided into two main regions: the head (cephalic) and neck (cervical) along with the trunk.
Trunk comprises the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back.

Head Structure

Encompasses the skull and face, housing features such as the eyes, nose, mouth, forehead, cheeks, and chin.

Neck Functionality

Serves to support the head and connects it to the trunk, located between these two areas.

Upper Limb Composition

Comprises several sections:
- Shoulder connects upper limb to trunk via shoulder girdle including the clavicle.
- Arm extends from shoulder to elbow.
- Forearm stretches from elbow to wrist.
- Wrist joins hand to forearm.
- Hand comprises the palm and fingers.

Lower Limb Composition

Includes various segments:
- Pelvic girdle, including ilium, ischium, and pubic bones, attaches lower limbs to the trunk.
- Thigh connects to the pelvis at the posterior rounded area.
- Leg extends from knee to ankle.
- Ankle connects foot to the leg.
- Foot includes the sole and toes.