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Directional TerminologyIntroductionIn this activity, you will learn terminology that will help you navigate human anatomy. Directional terms are words used to describe the location of one structure in relation to another. These terms are also used to indicate specific locations on organs or on bones. Regional terms are words used to describe specific regions or locations on the body. You will use both types of terms throughout the year to orient yourself around the amazing human and to build accurate anatomy on your Maniken?. EquipmentComputer with Internet accessBody system graphic organizersProcedurePart I: Directional TermsWith your partner, brainstorm the meaning of the following word pairs as they relate to areas of the body. Discuss the words and see if you can pinpoint meaning without doing any research. When you have gone as far as you can go, use the Internet to check your answers and define all terms on a separate sheet of paper with the heading 1.04 Directional Terms. Directional TermWords/things I think of when I see the wordAnterior; PosteriorInferior; SuperiorMedial; LateralDistal; ProximalSuperficial; DeepVentral; DorsalCreate a tape flag for each term. Write the name of the term directly on the flag.Work together to place these tape flags on your skeleton. Choose placement that shows the difference between each pair of terms. Be able to explain your reasoning. You may find that drawing an arrow on your tape flag will help you in your explanation. After you have discussed these terms with your class, return to your skeleton and move any tape flags if necessary. On a separate sheet of paper, write one sentence for each term that clearly shows its meaning. Choose organs or structures from your graphic organizer from 1.03 Amazing Facts or from your prior knowledge of human anatomy to use in your sentences. Turn this in to your teacher when completed.Example: The heart is superior to the stomach.AnteriorPosteriorInferiorSuperiorMedialLateralDistalProximalSuperficialDeepVentralDorsal Part II: Regional Terms To accurately describe body parts and position, scientists have agreed on a standard body orientation, called the anatomical position. In anatomical position, the body is standing up straight with the arms hanging at the sides and the palms facing forward. Locate the area of the body indicated by each of the following regional terms. Some of the terms may be familiar to you. Use the Internet to research the terms you have not seen before. Copy the terms and definitions on a separate sheet of paper titled 1.04 Regional Terms.AbdominalAntecubitalAxillaryBrachialBuccalCalcaneal CarpalCephalicCervicalCoxalDigitalFemoralGlutealInguinalLumbarNasalOccipitalOlecranalOralOrbitalPatellarPelvicPoplitealSacralScapularSternalTarsalThoracicUmbilicalVertebral Create a tape flag for each regional term and correctly place the flag on the skeleton. Use a different color tape flag from those you used for the directional terms.Obtain two new body system graphic organizers. Label these organizers “Regional Terms – Anterior” and “Regional Terms – Posterior.”Add information about the regional terms to the organizers. Label each region and briefly describe the meaning of the term in words that make sense to you. On one of your graphic organizers, use a system of arrows to show the relationships demonstrated by your directional terms tape flags. For example, you may want to place an arrow running along the arm and write “distal” and “proximal” at appropriate locations. You already have a visual for anterior and posterior. Remove the regional terms tape flags from the model and place them on the edge of the desk. Review the terms by completing a timed drill. One partner should keep time while the other tries to correctly place all of the regional terms tape flags. Note the time needed to complete the trial, check the completed work for accuracy and count the number of flags that are placed incorrectly. Switch roles and allow the other partner to complete the drill. Remove all tape flags from the skeleton. Complete the conclusion questions. Staple your graphic organizers to this packet and turn it into the bin. ConclusionWhat are the benefits of using universal terms and anatomical position to refer to location on the human body? How do they help identify all humans? What does it mean if a doctor says he/she is about to dissect the distal end of the popliteal artery?Your friend assures you that anterior and posterior can always be used interchangeably with ventral and dorsal. Politely explain to him/her that this statement is not always true. (HINT: think about what these terms mean for four-legged animals) ................
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