Anatomy
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Pre-Lab Questions
Questions
· Write a description next to each of the following terms to help you remember them:
· Transverse plane
· Sagittal plane
· Midsagittal plane
· Coronal plane
· Identify the major organs that are contained in each cavity listed below. Indicate whether they belong in a cavity subdivision, and if so, name the cavity subdivision.
· Dorsal cavity
· Ventral cavity
· Match the body cavities that have to be opened during the listed surgical procedures listed below. Note that more than one choice may apply.
(a) thoracic (b) vertebral (c) abdominopelvic (d) pericardial
(e) pleural (f) cranial
Liver operation
Triple bypass heart surgery (arteries on the heart)
Stomach stapling
Removal of a section of lung or lobe
Manual pressure release of a brain tumor
Appendix removal
Gastric bypass surgery (stomach, small intestine)
· Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of regional landmarks from Figure 3.
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Regional Landmark |
Description (Layman’s Terms) |
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acromial |
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umbilicus |
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back |
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antebrachium |
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femur |
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back of knee |
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sura |
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toes |
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pollex |
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lumbus |
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back of elbow |
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mouth |
· In your own words, write a description next to each set of directional terms that will help you remember them.
Posterior vs. anterior
Proximal vs. distal
Superior vs. inferior
Superficial vs. deep
Ventral vs. dorsal
Medial vs. lateral
Contralateral vs. ipsilateral
Experiment 1: Anatomical Terms
Post-Lab Questions
· Use your knowledge of anatomical directionality to describe position of the following:
· The heart is to the lungs.
· The feet are to the head.
· The lungs are to the pancreas.
· The left lung is to the right lung.
· The hands are to the shoulders.
· Using your “Virtual Model”, describe the position of the liver in relation to the esophagus.
· Choose one body part or organ; describe its position relative to at least six other organs or body parts.
Exercise 2: Anatomical Planes
Post-Lab Questions
· Label the anatomical planes on the image below.
· Using anatomical planes and terms, describe where each body part or organ listed below is located.
· Gluteus
· Left carpal
· Nose
· Right lung
Exercise 3: Body Cavities
Post-Lab Questions
· Label the body cavities on the image below.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
· What are the boundaries for the following cavities?
· Thoracic cavity
· Abdominal cavity
· Pelvic cavity
· You're doing rounds in the ER when a patient is rushed in. The patient suffered major trauma in a car accident. The damage is described as a prolapsed right lung that has penetrated the abdominopelvic cavity. Describe what damage the lung has suffered. Use your knowledge of body cavities, and anatomical planes and positions.