KIN100L Chapter Notes -Median Plane, Anatomical Plane, Sagittal Plane
8 Feb 2013
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Kin 100l lab 1: shoulder and arm (textbook notes) Anatomy: setting in which events of life occur or structure in which the functions of life occur. Three approaches to studying anatomy: regional. Organization of the body into major organs or segments. E. g. main body (head, neck and trunk) upper, and lower limb. Study the body by focusing on one specific part, area or region then looking at the arrangement of various relationships of certain systematic structures (muscles, connective tissue, nerves) look at adj. areas in an ordered sequence. Also recognized the body"s org. in layers (skin, subcantaneous tissue, and deep fascia) covering deeper structures (bones, muscles and cavities) Surface anatomy: what lies under the skin and are perceptible (palpate) to touch at rest on in action. Instruments/techniques used in clinical practice of regional anatomy. Physical examination: clinical application of surface anatomy. Palpation: clinical technique used for observing and listening.
