What is anatomy?
The study of body structure and relationships between its parts.
What is the anatomical position?
Standing with feet parallel, facing forwards, arms by sides, palms facing forwards.
What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?
Right and left halves.
Which axis does the coronal plane move around?
A sagittal axis.
Anatomy
Study of body structure and relationships
Anatomical position
Upright, facing forward, arms at sides
Sagittal plane
Divides body into right and left halves
Coronal plane
Divides body into front and back parts
Transverse plane
Divides body into upper and lower parts
Anterior (directional term)
Towards front of the body
Lateral (directional term)
Further from midline
Flexion movement
Bending body part forwards
Answer 8 questions on Introduction to Anatomy.
1. What does anatomy primarily study?
2. Why do healthcare providers use standardized anatomical terms when describing a patient’s condition?
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