Scribd
Upload
9 views3 pages

Pathfit 1 Module 5

Path pfit it up siZzzy always and forever what is a a blesS mOndAy tO yOur friend and my memOrieS 2yrS me know if your school tangina kahit yu

Uploaded by

christineebuhay
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
9 views3 pages

Pathfit 1 Module 5

Path pfit it up siZzzy always and forever what is a a blesS mOndAy tO yOur friend and my memOrieS 2yrS me know if your school tangina kahit yu

Uploaded by

christineebuhay
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

MOVEMENTCOMPETENCYTRAINING

PATHFIT1(PHYSICALACTIVITIESTOWARDSHEALTHANDFITNESS)

Topic:ANATOMICALPOSITIONS

III.LESSONPROPER

1. IntroductiontoAnatomicalTerminology

 Content: Anatomical terminology is a standardized language that ensures


consistent
andprecisecommunicationinmedicalfields.Theanatomicalpositionisthereferenc
e point from which all anatomical descriptions are made: the body is
standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing
forward.

 Topics:

o AnatomicalPosition:Servesastheuniversalstartingpointfordescribin
g locations and directions on the human body.

o Standardized Terminology: Prevents misunderstandings in


healthcare by
providingaclearframeworkfordescribingbodypartsandtheirrelations
hips.

o Example:Describinganinjuryas“inferiortotheknee”vs.“belowtheknee”
for clarity.

2. BodyPlanesandSections

 Content:Bodyplanesareimaginarylinesusedtodividethebodyintosectionsf
or easier description of structures and movements.

 Topics:

o SagittalPlane:Dividesthebodyintoleftandrighthalves.Ifitrunsexactlyalon
g the midline, it's called a midsagittal or median plane. All other sagittal
planes are parasagittal planes.

o Coronal (Frontal) Plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and
posterior
(back)sections.UsedcommonlyinimagingtechniqueslikeMRIstoviewfront-
to- back structures.

o Transverse(Horizontal)Plane:Dividesthebodyintosuperior(top)andinferio
r (bottom) sections. Often used in CT scans to see cross-sections of
the body.

o ObliquePlane:Alesscommonlyusedplanethatcutsatanangle,oftenusedin
specialized imaging.
MOVEMENTCOMPETENCYTRAINING
PATHFIT1(PHYSICALACTIVITIESTOWARDSHEALTHANDFITNESS)
3. DirectionalTerms

 Content:Directionaltermsdescribethepositionofstructuresrelativetootherstruct
ures or locations in the body.

 Topics:

o Superior (Cranial) and Inferior (Caudal): Superior means closer to the


head,
whileinferiormeansclosertothefeet.Example:Theheartissuperiortotheliv
er.

o Anterior(Ventral) andPosterior (Dorsal): Anterior referstothefront of


the
body,andposteriorreferstotheback.Example:Thespineisposteriortot
he sternum.

o MedialandLateral:Medialmeansclosertothemidlineofthebody,whilelateral
refers to structures farther from the midline. Example: The thumb is
lateral to the little finger.

o ProximalandDistal:Thesetermsdescribestructuresclosertoorfartherfro
m the point of attachment of a limb. Example: The elbow is proximal
to the wrist.

o SuperficialandDeep:Superficialreferstostructuresclosertothesurface,an
d deep refers to structures farther from the surface. Example: The
skin is superficial to the bones.

4. BodyCavities

 Content:Thebodycontainscavitiesthathouseandprotectvitalorgans,separated
by membranes to maintain internal stability.

 Topics:

o DorsalBodyCavity:Includesthecranialcavity(whichhousesthebrain)andth
e vertebral cavity (which encloses the spinal cord).

o Ventral Body Cavity: Contains two main divisions: the thoracic


cavity
(containingtheheartandlungs)andtheabdominopelviccavity(contai
ning organs like the stomach, liver, intestines, and reproductive
organs).

o Diaphragm:Amusclethatseparatesthethoracicandabdominopelviccavities.

o Membranes:Suchasthepleura(aroundthelungs)andpericardium(aroundt
he heart), which help protect and lubricate organs.
MOVEMENTCOMPETENCYTRAINING
PATHFIT1(PHYSICALACTIVITIESTOWARDSHEALTHANDFITNESS)
5. BodyRegions

 Content:Bodyregionshelplocalizeandidentifyspecificpartsofthebody.Medic
al professionals use these terms to refer to particular areas during
diagnosis and treatment.

 Topics:

o AxialRegion:Includesthehead,neck,andtrunk.Thisregionhousesthecentr
al nervous system and other vital organs.

o AppendicularRegion:Includesthelimbs(armsandlegs),importantf
or movement and interaction with the environment.

o Nine Abdominal Regions: Hypochondriac (right/left), epigastric,


lumbar
(right/left),umbilical,iliac/inguinal(right/left),andhypogastricregio
nshelp describe locations in the abdomen during medical
examination.

o Quadrants:Theabdomencanalsobedividedintofourquadrants(rightupp
er, left upper, right lower, left lower) for simpler reference in clinical
settings.

6. ClinicalSignificanceofAnatomicalTerminology

 Content:Inclinicalpractice, anatomicalterminology is criticalfor


diagnostics,treatment,
andcommunicationamonghealthcareproviders.Precisionpreventsmisundersta
ndings, especially during surgery or when interpreting imaging results.

 Topics:

o MedicalImaging:HowanatomicaltermshelpidentifystructuresinX-
rays,MRIs, and CT scans.

o Surgery:Surgeonsrelyonprecisedescriptionstoplanandexecuteprocedur
es, ensuring they operate on the correct body parts.

o PhysicalTherapy:Anatomicaltermsguideexercisesandtreatments
by targeting specific muscles, joints, and regions.

You might also like