Skip to content

Opening book details…

About this document

Anatomical Terminology and Orientation Guide by Rachelle Anne Luis is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document defines common anatomical terminology used to describe orientation, direction, planes of the body, histology, skeletal, and muscular systems. Key terms include anatomical position, superior/inferior, proximal/distal, anterior/posterior, frontal/sagittal/transverse planes, articulations like condyles and facets, openings like foramina and fossae, raised features like crests and processes, and muscular attachments like origins and insertions.

Author
Rachelle Anne Luis
Language
EN