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THE HUMAN BODY. Temple College EMS Professions ECA. Anatomical Position. Basis for description of anatomy Person standing, facing forward Palms facing forward. Anatomical Planes. Divides body into specific areas Used as anatomic reference points. Directional Terms. Left/Right
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THE HUMAN BODY Temple College EMS Professions ECA
Anatomical Position • Basis for description of anatomy • Person standing, facing forward • Palms facing forward
Anatomical Planes • Divides body into specific areas • Used as anatomic reference points
Directional Terms • Left/Right • Proximal/Distal • Superior /Inferior • Medial/Lateral • Bilateral
Mid-axillary line Directional Terms Anterior (ventral) Posterior (dorsal) • Anterior/Posterior • Ventral/Dorsal • Mid Axillary Superior Inferior
THE HUMAN BODY Plantar Palmer
POSITIONS • Prone • Supine • Fowler’s Position • Trendelenberg Position • Shock Position
Trendelenburg • Head down, feet elevated • Body not bent or flexed Feet Head
4-1.jpg Regions
SYSTEMS OF THE BODY • Respiratory • Circulatory • Musculoskeletal • Nervous • Endocrine • Digestive • Genitourinary
Respiratory System • Function • Oxygen • Carbon Dioxide
Circulatory System • Function • Transport Nutrients • Remove Waste Products
Musculoskeletal System • Structure and Movement
Nervous System • Central/Peripheral • Sensory • Motor
Endocrine System • Regulation of body activities and function
Digestive System (GI) • Absorb Nutrients • Eliminate Waste
Genitourinary GU • Eliminate Waste • Maintain water and nutrient balance