Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Transverse Plane
18 May 2015
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Identify the branches of anatomy: place yourself in the anatomical position. 3. the relationship of structures using anatomical terms (ex. Directional terms: describe the planes of sections through the body. Study of body structures which can be viewed with the naked eye. (our focus) Histology: (microscopic anatomy) study of body structures viewed with the microscope. Gross and microscopic study of the nervous system. This branch sticks to the brain , central nervous system & the nerves. The anatomical position standing erect feet together eyes forward palms face anteriorly thumbs pointing away from body (describe structures positioned away from this point) Toward the head end or upper part of a structure of the body; above. Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below. Toward or at the front of the body; in front of. The breast bone is anterior to the spine. Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
