Body Parts and Areas Summary Sheet PDF

Summary sheet : BODY PARTS AND AREAS Each of the terms listed in Table 1–2 and shown in Fig. 1–4 refers to a specific part or area of the body. For example, the term femoral always refers to the thigh. The femoral artery is a blood vessel that passes through the thigh, and the quadriceps femoris i...

Summary sheet : BODY PARTS AND AREAS Each of the terms listed in Table 1–2 and shown in Fig. 1–4 refers to a specific part or area of the body. For example, the term femoral always refers to the thigh. The femoral artery is a blood vessel that passes through the thigh, and the quadriceps femoris is a large muscle group of the thigh. Another example is pulmonary, which always refers to the lungs, as in pulmonary artery, pulmonary edema, and pulmonary embolism. Although you may not know the exact meaning of each of these terms now, you do know that each has something to do with the lungs. TERMS OF LOCATION AND POSITION When describing relative locations, the body is always assumed to be in anatomic position: standing upright facing forward, arms at the sides with palms forward, and the feet slightly apart. The terms of location are listed in Table 1–3, with a definition and example for each. As you read each term, find the body parts used as examples in Figs. 1–4 and 1–5. Notice also that these are pairs of terms and that each pair is a set of opposites. This will help you recall the terms and their meanings. BODY CAVITIES AND THEIR MEMBRANES The body has two major cavities: the dorsal cavity (posterior) and the ventral cavity (anterior). Each of these cavities has further subdivisions, which are shown in Fig. 1–5 Plasma membrane: