HASPI Medical Anatomy & Physiology 01a
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"Anatomy is the foundation of medicine and should be based on the form
of the human body." Hippocrates
Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body, while
physiology is the study of the functions of these structures. A solid
understanding of both is crucial for effective medicine and patient care. In
addition to knowing anatomy & physiology, it is also important to be able
to speak a common language among healthcare professionals. There are
times that a physician, nurse, or therapist must document in medical
records or communicate to other healthcare workers about the condition
and/or treatment of a patient. In order to avoid confusion, standard
anatomical terms are used to describe positions and reference points on
the human body. This activity will be an introduction and review of
common anatomical language used to describe relative positions, body
sections, and body regions that communicate information about patients
effectively in the healthcare field.
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Internet connection
Wisc-Online is an interactive resource with great modules to review anatomical terminology. Use the
following links to review common anatomical language of which every healthcare professional should
have a basic understanding. Answer the questions as you go through each module.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
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1. Draw or define SUPERIOR and INFERIOR. Give an example.
2. Draw or define ANTERIOR/VENTRAL and POSTERIOR/DORSAL. Give an example.
3. Draw or define MEDIAL and LATERAL. Give an example.
4. Draw or define PROXIMAL and DISTAL. Give an example.
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, Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
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5. What is the difference between longitudinal, cross, transverse, and horizontal cuts?
6. Draw a SAGITTAL/MEDIAL cut on Figure A below.
7. Draw a CORONAL/FRONTAL cut on Figure B below.
8. Draw a TRANSVERSE/HORIZONTAL cut on Figure C below.
Figure A Figure B Figure C
9. Label the four QUADRANTS of the 10. Label the nine REGIONS of the abdominal
abdominal cavity on Figure D. cavity on Figure E.
Figure D Figure E
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