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anatomy – science that studies the form and composition of the body’s structures. anchoring junction – mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane. angioblasts – stem cells that give rise to blood vessels.
- 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be...
- 1.4 Anatomical Terminology
Learn about the descriptive language used in anatomical texts. Includes information on the anatomical position, planes, terms of movement and location.
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
In this article, we will describe what anatomical position means, explore regional terminology, anatomical planes, anatomical lines and directional terms, as well as discuss the various cavities and serous membranes found within the human body.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Demonstrate the anatomical position. Describe the human body using directional and regional terms. Identify three planes most commonly used in the study of anatomy.
11 maj 2023 · Human Anatomy Terminology: A complete and comprehensive guide, including definitions and illustrations covering all the essential terminology.
Glossary. Many anatomic structures are still known by names given when Greek, Arabic and Latin were languages of learning. There are no accepted translations for most anatomic names, so these interesting links with the past remain in service.