ANP 1106 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gallbladder, Pericardium, Pelvic Cavity

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

Document Summary

1. 1 describe the anatomical position, the regional, and the directional terms as well as planes and sections. Regional terms: 2 fundamental divisions of body, axial part: head, neck, and trunk, appendicular part: appendages or limbs attached to axis then regional terms (see fig. 1. 7 *not on exam*) used to designate specific areas within the axial or appendicular part of the body. Body planes and sections: 3 common body planes: 2 are vertical and 1 is horizontal, sagittal plane: vertical plane that divides body into right and left parts. A midsagittal or median plane is the plane that divides the body in half. Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above. Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; Toward or at the front end of the body; in below front of. Toward or at the back of the body; behind.