Anatomy & Physiology › Section A · Introduction to the human body › Topic A.4
Anatomical terminology
Is a cut "above the wrist" on the forearm or on the back of the hand? Anatomical terms remove that doubt. This topic sets out the position, directions, regions, planes and cavities that the whole course uses to say exactly where things are.
In this topic
- A standard position and a precise language
- Directional terms: up, down, front, back, sides
- Directional terms: limbs and depth
- Regional terms
- Worked example: describing locations
- Planes and sections
- Body cavities
- Serous membranes
- Abdominal regions and quadrants
- Worked example: planes and quadrants
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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