01:377:213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Standard Anatomical Position, Scapula, Coccyx

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Exercise Scienc
• Course: 01:377:213
• Professor: M Lentine

Document Summary

Latin and greek words are the basis of numerous anatomical terms. Standing with the feet flat on the floor. All discussion of the human body is in reference to the anatomical position. Supine: lying down (face up) in the anatomical position. Prone: lying down (face down) in the anatomical position. Use anatomical position as the standard point of reference. Anterior [ventral, the abdominal side] (the front, before) -- posterior. The scapula is located posterior to the rib cage. The navel is on the anterior surface on the trunk. Medial (towards the midline from to bottom) -- lateral (away from midline) Superficial (at, near, or relatively close to the body"s surface)-- Deep (interior of the body, farther from the surface) The bone of the thigh is deep to the surrounding skeletal muscles. Proximal (towards and attached base)-- distal (away from an attached base) base) Cranial/cephalic (toward the head) -- caudal (towards the coccyx)