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Sep 26, 2019 · Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body. 1.0 Introduction. 1.1 How Structure Determines Function. 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body. 1.3 Homeostasis. 1.4 Anatomical Terminology. 1.5 Medical Imaging. Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization. 2.0 Introduction. 2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter.
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1.0 Introduction - Anatomy & Physiology – Open Textbook
- 1.1 How Structure Determines Function
Chapter Review. Human anatomy is the scientific study of the...
- 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
This book covers eleven distinct organ systems in the human...
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1.3 Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology – Open Textbook
- 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
Use appropriate anatomical terminology to identify key body...
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Ultrasonography. Ultrasonography is an imaging technique...
- 2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
Scientists define matter as anything that occupies space and...
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Sep 7, 2024 · Flexion refers to a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts. Flexion at the elbow is decreasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus. When the knee flexes, the ankle moves closer to the buttock, and the angle between the femur and tibia gets smaller.
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Learn about human anatomy and physiology online by downloading OpenStax's free Anatomy and Physiology 2e book and using our accompanying study guide.
Senior Lecturer and Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Lecturer, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. Ross and Wilson ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY in Health and Illness Eleventh Edition.pdf. Ross and Wilson ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY ...
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The location of body parts and associated pathology can be difficult to describe without specific anatomical terminology. The universal descriptions allow for a standardised reference point for referring to structures, which provides precision and reduces room for medical error or ambiguity.1,2 This article will cover the anatomical position and de...
Theanatomical positionis the starting point for any description of the human body. The anatomical position is facing forwards, with mouth closed and facial expression neutral.1, 3 Eyes focused on the distance. Arms should be straight and by the sides with palms facing forward. The penis is erect. Legs arestraight withfeet flat on the ground and toe...
Anatomical terms can be grouped into regional anddirectionalterms. Regional terms refer to precise regions of the human body.2For example, ‘arm’ and ‘forearm’ are more specific terms than ‘upper limb’. Similarly, ‘thigh’ and ‘leg’ are more specific terms than ‘lower limb’, as well as ‘sacrum’ and ‘lumbar’ are more specific than ‘lower back’. Direct...
There are three commonly used anatomical planes: coronal (frontal), transverse, and sagittal. To describe normal or pathological structures imaged within these planes, it is important to utilise anatomical terminology correctly.
Anatomical terminology is a universal method of describing parts of the human body accuratelyand helps avoid medical errorsThe anatomical positionis the starting point for any anatomical descriptionWhen reviewing imaging, it is important to understand both the anatomical terms as well as anatomical planesto be able to describe any relevant pathologyAccurately describing lesions and injuriescan help improve efficiency and co-ordination between medical teamsMitchell, A. Wayne Vogl, Richard Drake, A.Gray’s Anatomy for Students. 2020. Available from: ClinicalKey Student, (4th Edition), Elsevier Health Sciences (US).OpenStax. Anatomy and Physiology. 2017. Available from: [LINK]Stephens, Samuel Hall, J. Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology. 2019. Available from: ClinicalKey Student, (5th Edition). Elsevier Health Sciences (US).Connexions. The anatomical position. Licence: [CC BY 3.0]Extension: Movement that increases the angle between two bones or two parts of the body. Plane of movement: Sagittal plane. Where it happens: Neck, arm at the shoulder, forearm at the elbow, hand at the wrist, digits, spine, thigh at the hip, leg at the knee. & Extension.
Use appropriate anatomical terminology to identify key body structures, body regions, and directions in the body. Demonstrate the anatomical position. Describe the human body using directional and regional terms. Identify three planes most commonly used in the study of anatomy. Distinguish between major body cavities.
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