Introduction to Human Anatomy

• The module is Biomedical Sciences.
• The tutor is Ms P Lazarou.

Aim and Intended Learning Outcomes

• Correct terminology is used to describe anatomical relationships between body structures.
• The term human anatomy is defined, and common anatomical terms are explained
• Precise locations of body parts are described in relation to other body parts using directional terminology.
• The concept of body planes is discussed.
• Anatomical references are linked to the oral perspective.

GDC Learning Outcomes

• Describe relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy.
• Explain the application of dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy to patient management.

Assessments

• Formative assessment includes completing learning tasks following the session.
• Summative assessment is in the form of a biomedical e-assessment.

Definition of Human Anatomy

• Human anatomy studies the physical structure of humans.

The Anatomical Position

• The anatomical position involves standing erect, facing forward with arms at the side and palms facing forward, and with feet slightly apart.

Directional Terms/References

• Medial refers to being nearer to the midline.
• Lateral refers to being further from the midline or at the side.
• Proximal refers to being nearer to the point of attachment of a limb or nearer to the center of the body.
• Distal refers to being further from the point of attachment of a limb, situated away from the center of the body.
• Anterior or ventral refers to being nearer the front.
• Posterior or dorsal refers to being nearer the back.
• Superior refers to being nearer the head.
• Inferior refers to being further from the head.

Regional Terminology includes:

• Nasal, orbital, cephalic, occipital, oral, buccal, cervical, sternal, acromial, axillary, thoracic, deltoid, scapular, brachial, antecubital, vertebral, lumbar, abdominal, pelvic, sacral, umbillical, carpal, digital, gluteal, coxal, pubic, femoral, inguinal, popliteal, patellar, fibular, crural (leg), sural and tarsal regions.

Body Planes

• Three planes lie at right angles to each other.
• Body planes divide the body into sections, which enables visualizing or describing the body's internal arrangement from various perspectives.
• The anatomical position is used as a reference.

Perspectives of the Mouth

• Features of the mouth include the dorsum of tongue, lateral border of the tongue and ventral surface of tongue
• The oral perspective includes notations for the midline, left and right quadrants, and anterior and posterior teeth.

Summary

• Many anatomical terms and concepts will be encountered throughout this course.
• There is crossover between oral anatomy and terminology.
• Create a glossary of anatomy terms as you encounter them.

Learn the correct terminology to describe anatomical relationships between body structures. This module also explains the application of general anatomy to patient management. Explore directional terminology, body planes, and anatomical references relevant to the oral perspective.