ANP 1106 Chapter 1: Anatomy Readings Topic 1.1-1.2

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Anatomy and Physiology
• Course: ANP 1106
• Professor: Jacqueline Carnegie

Document Summary

Used to describe body directions, regions, and planes. The anatomical reference point is form the anatomical position. In this position the body s erect with feet slightly apart and palms facing forward. Using it we can refer to a position in a body without having to indicate the position of the body. Directional arms allow us to explain where one body structure is in relationship to another. Superior (cranial) - toward the head end or upper part of the body - above. Inferior (caudal) - away from the head end or towards the lower part of the body - below. Anterior (ventral) - toward the front of the body - in front of. Posterior (dorsal) - toward the back of the body - behind. Medial - toward the midline of the body, on the inner side of. Lateral - away from the midline of the body, toward the outer side. Intermediate - a more medial and a more lateral structure.