BIOL 1500 (Biology I/Lab) Original Lab manual 2026 new version update for midterm exam prep Nova Southeastern University
Anatomy
in the Laboratory
fourTH EDITION
Erin C. Amerman
Florida State College at Jacksonville
925 W. Kenyon Avenue, Unit 14
Englewood, CO 80110
morton-pub.com
,Introduction to
1
UNIT 1
Anatomical Terms
When you have
completed this unit,
you should be able to:
1 Describe the scientific
method.
2 Demonstrate and describe
anatomical position.
3 Apply directional terms
to descriptions of body
parts.
4 Use regional terms to
describe locations on the
body.
5 Locate and describe the
divisions of the major body
cavities and the membranes
lining each cavity.
6 Demonstrate and describe
anatomical planes of
section.
7 Identify the organ systems,
their functions, and the
major organs in each
system.
1
, Name Section Date
PRE-LAB EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises prior to coming to lab, using your lab manual and textbook for reference.
Key Terms
Term Definition
Directional Terms
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Proximal
Distal
Medial
Lateral
Superficial
Deep
Body Cavities and Membranes
Cranial cavity
Vertebral cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominopelvic cavity
Serous membrane (parietal and visceral layers)
Planes of Section
Midsagittal plane
Parasagittal plane
Frontal (coronal) plane
Transverse plane
Introduction to Anatomical Terms UNIT 1 3
, PRE-LAB
2 Body Cavities
Color the body cavities in Figure 1.1, and label them with the terms from Exercise 1-5 (p. 16). Use Exercise 1-4 in this unit and
your text for reference.
A
B
C
FIGURE 1.1 Body cavities: (A) posterior body cavity; (B) anterior body cavity;
(C) peritoneal cavity (subdivision of abdominopelvic cavity).
4 Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory
Anatomy
in the Laboratory
fourTH EDITION
Erin C. Amerman
Florida State College at Jacksonville
925 W. Kenyon Avenue, Unit 14
Englewood, CO 80110
morton-pub.com
,Introduction to
1
UNIT 1
Anatomical Terms
When you have
completed this unit,
you should be able to:
1 Describe the scientific
method.
2 Demonstrate and describe
anatomical position.
3 Apply directional terms
to descriptions of body
parts.
4 Use regional terms to
describe locations on the
body.
5 Locate and describe the
divisions of the major body
cavities and the membranes
lining each cavity.
6 Demonstrate and describe
anatomical planes of
section.
7 Identify the organ systems,
their functions, and the
major organs in each
system.
1
, Name Section Date
PRE-LAB EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises prior to coming to lab, using your lab manual and textbook for reference.
Key Terms
Term Definition
Directional Terms
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Proximal
Distal
Medial
Lateral
Superficial
Deep
Body Cavities and Membranes
Cranial cavity
Vertebral cavity
Thoracic cavity
Abdominopelvic cavity
Serous membrane (parietal and visceral layers)
Planes of Section
Midsagittal plane
Parasagittal plane
Frontal (coronal) plane
Transverse plane
Introduction to Anatomical Terms UNIT 1 3
, PRE-LAB
2 Body Cavities
Color the body cavities in Figure 1.1, and label them with the terms from Exercise 1-5 (p. 16). Use Exercise 1-4 in this unit and
your text for reference.
A
B
C
FIGURE 1.1 Body cavities: (A) posterior body cavity; (B) anterior body cavity;
(C) peritoneal cavity (subdivision of abdominopelvic cavity).
4 Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory
