Sponge Using your roots define these words:

Dermatology Histology Leukocyte Psychosis Photophobia

Agenda Sponge (10) Roots quiz (30) Speaking like a doctor: Directional Terms notes

(20) Notebook setup. ISN instruction. (15) Left side assignment (20) Exit Pass (10)

Homework: Create cover page for you notebook/ Finish LS assignment!

Mastery Standard SAP1a Directional Terms

SAP1a. Apply correct terminology when explaining the orientation of body parts and regions.

Anatomical Position Consider the body one big land

mass. If you were driving a car on this land mass you would need to know where you were going. To clarify all directions, we assume that the human body is in a standard position. This position is called Anatomical Position.

Anatomical position is when you are standing up straight with feet parallel, arms hanging by your sides, and your palms are facing forward.

Directional terms When dealing with the human body we

use specific terms in describing the locations of bodily structures in relationship to other.

Top and Bottom Superior/Cephalic

Toward the head, going up (above)

Example: The head is superior to the abdomen

Inferior/CaudalTowards the feet, going down (below)

Example: The navel is inferior to the chin

Superior/Cephalic

Inferior/Caudal

Front and Back Anterior/

VentralThe front of

the bodyEx. The

breastbone is anterior to the spine

Posterior/DorsalToward the

back of the body. THINK: Dorsal fin.

Ex. The heart is posterior to the breastbone

Going In and Out Medial

Near to the midline of the body, towards the sternum

Ex: The heart is medial to the arm

Lateral Towards the outside of the

body, going away from the midline.

Ex: The arms are lateral to the chest

Intermediate Between two structures Ex: The collarbone is

intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder

MedialLateralIntermediate

Close and Far Proximal

Towards the point of origin of the body part

Ex: The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

DistalAway from the

point of origin (Distant, away)

Ex: The knee is distal to the thigh

Proximal

Proximal

Distal

Distal

Depth Superficial

Toward the surface: THINK: If someone is superficial they are shallow, not a very deep person

Ex: The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles.

Deep Away from the surface,

deeper into the body Ex: The lungs are deep

to the skin

Group Practice 1

Superior or Inferior The nose is ________ to the mouth.

The foot is _______ to the stomach.

Group Practice 2Ventral or Posterior

The back of a human is ________ to the stomach of a human.

The stomach is the _______ side of the frog.

Group Practice 3Medial, lateral or intermediate

The arm is __________ to the body.

The nose is _________ to the ears.

Group Practice 4Proximal or distal

The hand is _________ from the wrist.

The shoulder is _________to the elbow.

Group Practice 5Superficial or deep

The skin is _________ compared to the heart.

The lungs are __________ compared to the skin.

Mystery Body Part Directional Term Practice!

Think of one part or structure of your body.

Create a directional map only using words to describe where this body part is in relation to the rest of the body.

Make sure your steps are at least 5 steps long

Switch with a partner and have them try to figure out your body part. ?