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The Language of Anatomy

Learn the specialized terminology used in anatomy to ensure clear communication. Explore directional terms, body planes, regions, and structures. Enhance your knowledge of prefix, root words, and suffix for accurate description.

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The Language of Anatomy

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  1. The Language of Anatomy • Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding • Exact terms are used for • Anatomical Position • Direction • Planes • Regions • Structures

  2. Directional Terms

  3. Terms • Prefix (Combining Vowel) Root Word (Combining Vowel) Suffix • Ex. Abdominopelvic

  4. Examples: • -ic, -al, -us, -on mean “pertaining to” • hypo- below • epi- upon • chon- cartilage • ante- before • peri- around

  5. Regional Terms • Anterior body landmarks Figure 1.5a

  6. Regional Terms • Posterior body landmarks Figure 1.5b

  7. Directional Terms Table 1.1 (1 of 3)

  8. Directional Terms Table 1.1 (2 of 3)

  9. Directional Terms Table 1.1 (3 of 3)

  10. Body Planes and Sections • A sagittal section divides the body (or organ) into left and right parts • A median, or midsagittal, section divides the body (or organ) into equal left and right parts • A frontal section divides the body (or organ) into anterior and posterior parts • A transverse, or cross, section divides the body (or organ) into superior and inferior parts

  11. Body Planes and Sections Figure 1.6

  12. Body Cavities • Dorsal body cavity • Cranial cavity houses the brain • Spinal cavity houses the spinal cord • Ventral body cavity • Thoracic cavity houses heart, lungs and others • Abdominopelvic cavity houses digestive system and most urinary system organs

  13. Body Cavities Figure 1.7

  14. Abdominopelvic Quadrants Figure 1.8a

  15. Abdominopelvic Regions Figure 1.8b

  16. Abdominopelvic Major Organs Figure 1.8c

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