Anatomical planes/section of the body-The course is designed for the basic understanding of anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system; cardiovascular system; urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive system, nervous system, hematologic system, sensory organs, integumentary system, and immune system. The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge and skills regarding anatomy and physiology.
Anatomical planes/section of the body
Anatomical planes / section of the body
To study the individual organs, as well as the body as a whole, it is helpful to divide the body into smaller segments. To do this uniformly, the body has been indentified into planes with special names The most useful body planes are Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse. (See the figure #1.12 & 113)
Sagittal plane section: cut made along the lengthwise plane of the body, dividing the body into left and right parts. And mid sagittal plane is cut made lengthwise down the plane of the body and left and right parts are equal in size.
Frontal plane/section of Coronal plane section: cut made along a lengthwise plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parta.
Transverse section ( plane or cross plane/ section (horizontal): cut made along a horizontal plane dividing the body or organ into superior and inferior parts.
Movements of limbs
- Flexion: A movement by which the angle of a joint is decreased
- Extension: A movement by which the angle of a joint is increased
- Adduction: Movement toward the central axis
- Abduction: Movement away from the central axis
- Medial rotation: Rotation toward the medial side of the body
- Lateral rotation: Rotation towards the lateral side of the body
- Pronation: This movement occurs in the forearm whereby the palm is turned backwards
- Supination: This movement also occurs in the forearm whereby the palm is turned forwards
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