overview of Anatomy 5
An Overview of Anatomy
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0001-00-01
Observations
What is the purpose of this exercise?
Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken.
Exercise 1: Anatomical Position
Question
A. Explain why it is important to have a universally accepted anatomical position when studying the structure of humans.
A universally accepted anatomical position is essential. It is to ensure that anyone who is referencing a particular area on the human body will be able to identify the structure or position without difficulty. It prevents confusion, and minimizes mistakes. The terminology which includes various locations, cavities, and structures, enables those studying and referencing the human body to do so with ease. It is a language unto itself, and needs to be learned and understood fully prior to practicing in the field of medicine.
Exercise 2: Surface Anatomy
Questions
A. Review Figure 3. Complete the table by placing each letter from the figure next to its corresponding body landmark.
Figure 1: Anatomical landmarks Body Landmark
Letter
1. Sural K
2. Popliteal D
3. Tarsal E
4. Calcaneal L
5. Brachial F
6. Cranial A
7. Acromial H
8. Buccal B
9. Axillary C
10. Olecranal G
11. Occipital I
12. Lumbar J
B. Mr. Shmelgenbelcher has had a rough day. He woke up with a pain in his cervical region. He fell off his bike and bruised his crural region. He pulled a muscle in his inguinal region and was whacked by a revolving door in his scapular region. Describe where each of these areas of the body is located on poor Mr.
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0001-00-01
Observations
What is the purpose of this exercise?
Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken.
Exercise 1: Anatomical Position
Question
A. Explain why it is important to have a universally accepted anatomical position when studying the structure of humans.
A universally accepted anatomical position is essential. It is to ensure that anyone who is referencing a particular area on the human body will be able to identify the structure or position without difficulty. It prevents confusion, and minimizes mistakes. The terminology which includes various locations, cavities, and structures, enables those studying and referencing the human body to do so with ease. It is a language unto itself, and needs to be learned and understood fully prior to practicing in the field of medicine.
Exercise 2: Surface Anatomy
Questions
A. Review Figure 3. Complete the table by placing each letter from the figure next to its corresponding body landmark.
Figure 1: Anatomical landmarks Body Landmark
Letter
1. Sural K
2. Popliteal D
3. Tarsal E
4. Calcaneal L
5. Brachial F
6. Cranial A
7. Acromial H
8. Buccal B
9. Axillary C
10. Olecranal G
11. Occipital I
12. Lumbar J
B. Mr. Shmelgenbelcher has had a rough day. He woke up with a pain in his cervical region. He fell off his bike and bruised his crural region. He pulled a muscle in his inguinal region and was whacked by a revolving door in his scapular region. Describe where each of these areas of the body is located on poor Mr.