Anatomical Terms and Concepts PDF

Anatomical terms and concepts Tutor: Ms P Lazarou Module: Biomedical Sciences Aim & Intended learning outcomes Aim Ø Use the correct terminology to describe the anatomical relationships between body structures Objectives Ø Define the term human anatomy Ø Explain common anatomic...

Anatomical terms and concepts Tutor: Ms P Lazarou Module: Biomedical Sciences Aim & Intended learning outcomes Aim Ø Use the correct terminology to describe the anatomical relationships between body structures Objectives Ø Define the term human anatomy Ø Explain common anatomical terms Ø Describe precisely the location of a particular body part in relation to other body parts using directional terminology Ø Discuss the concept of body planes Ø Link anatomical references to the oral perspective GDC Learning Outcomes 1.1.5 Describe relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial and general anatomy and explain their application to patient management Assessment Formative: Summative: Complete the learning task Biomedical Eassessment following this session Definition of human anatomy The scientific study of the physical structure of humans The anatomical position Standing erect Facing forward Arms at the side with palms facing forward Feet slightly apart (almost together)  Directional terms/references Directional term Meaning Medial Nearer to the midline Lateral Further from the midline or at the side Proximal Nearer to a point of attachment of a limb; nearer to centre of the body Distal Further from the point of attachment of a limb; situated away from centre of the body Anterior or ventral Nearer the front Posterior or dorsal Nearer the back Superior Nearer the head Inferior Further from the head Regional terminology Body planes 3 planes lie at right angles to each other Divide body into sections- enables visualising or describing of body’s internal arrangement from various perspectives. Uses anatomical position as reference  Oral perspective Lateral border of the tongue Dorsum of tongue Ventral surface of tongue Oral perspective Note the notations for midline left and right quadrants anterior and posterior teeth Summary You will come across many anatomical terms and concepts throughout your course Be aware that there is some cross over to oral anatomy and terminology Make yourselves familiar with these- start creating a glossary that you can refer to and add to as you come across new terms Formative learning task To check your learned knowledge following this session, please complete the following tasks Check your learning 1. Which hand is holding the ball? 2. The ears are _______ to the nose 3. The elbow is _______ to the wrist 4. The ankle is ______ to the knee 5. The skull is ______ to the neck 6. The sternum (breastbone) is ______ to the vertebrae 7. The knees are _______to the chin 8. The wrist is _________ to the hand 9. The nose is ________ to the ears 10. The heart is ______ to the spinal cord Check your learning Name the body planes: A B C Check your learning What are the following known as? B A B C C A References & further resources Waugh A, Grant A (2018) Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th ed. China: Elsevier. YouTube, 2018. Anatomical Position, Directional Terms, & Body Planes [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7WXfp35FWk [Accessed 2 August 2022] YouTube, 2014, Anatomical Terms-Drawn & Defined (updated) [online]. Available at: Anatomical Terms - Drawn & Defined (Updated) – YouTube [Accessed 24 August 2022]