Anatomy Terminology

Anatomical terminology is a form of scientific terminology used by anatomists zoologists and health professionals such as doctors. It is really important to understand the basic terms which would be used again and again throughout the course of learning anatomy.

Anatomical Terminology

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Anatomy terminology. Anatomical terms are made up of roots prefixes and suffixes. Upper example the hand is part of the superior extremity. Anatomical directional terms can also be applied to the planes of the body.

Anatomical directional terms and body planes. Anatomical terminology uses many unique terms suffixes and prefixes deriving from ancient greek and latin. These terms are very useful when describing the locations of structures to be studied in dissections.

Arnolds glossary of anatomy by dr. Because these languages are no longer used in everyday conversation the meaning of their words does not change. Anatomical terms derive from ancient greek and latin words.

Therefor it is highly recommended that you try to learn the following terms. Toby arnold modifications additions by deborah bryce this anatomical word search engine is dedicated to the memory of maurice toby arnold. Body is erect feet together palms face forward and the thumbs point away from the body.

Many of these are taken from latin and greek languages and each has a very specific meaning. Directional terms describe the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body. Superior or cranial toward the head end of the body.

Is the study of structures or body parts and their relationships to on another. Terms of body parts imaginary planes along which cuts may be made and body regions learn with flashcards games and more for free. Also as with a compass rose each directional term often has a counterpart with converse or opposite meaning.

Human anatomy uses its own collection of terms. These terms can be confusing to those unfamiliar with them but can be more precise reducing ambiguity and errors.

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