Learning Objectives

  • Use the anatomic reference system to identify the anatomic position of the body
  • Use the anatomic reference system to identify the body planes
  • Use the anatomic reference system to identify the body cavities
  • Use the anatomic reference system to identify the directional terms
  • Use the anatomic reference system to identify the divisions of the body
  • Describe the structural organization of the body

In Chapter 1, the components of medical terms were introduced. As you continue to learn medical language, it is important to contextualize the meaning of these terms based on human anatomy. This chapter will review anatomical terminology related to organ systems, body cavities, body regions, and tissue membranes. It will also discuss the standardized anatomical position, directional terms, and planes of the body.

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