KINE 2031 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Median Plane, Vertical Plane

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 2031
• Professor: Neil Smith

Document Summary

Gross anatomy: anatomical structure, visible with the unaided eye. Systemic anatomy: studies a complete system in the body. Anatomical position: standardized position, hands are by the side with palms directed forward, feet are shoulder width apart + pointing forward. Directions/positions: anterior (ventral, posterior (dorsal, cranial (superior) = rostral, caudal (inferior, medial. 5th digit (little finger) in the anatomical position: lateral. Thumb in the anatomical position: proximal. Closer to the trunk / point of origin the knee is proximal to the ankle relative position/location: distal. Further from the trunk / point of origin the ankle is distal to the knee relative position/location. Proximal & distal are used to describe relative location of structures of the upper & lower extremities: superficial, deep. Away from the surface of the body. Deep intermediate - superficial: anatomical references planes. Reference planes: imaginary flat surfaces, passing through the body / an organ. Sagittal section: any plane that is parallel to the median plane.