Organization of the Body

Directions/Information

Directional Terms:

Anterior (ventral) – towards the front

Posterior (dorsal) – toward the back

Superior – above (in relation to another part)

Inferior – below (in relation to another part)

Medial – towards the center of the body (an imaginary center line)

Lateral – away from the center of the body

Proximal – part is closer to the point of attachment and/or the torso

Distal - part is farther from the point of attachment and/or the torso

Superficial – near the surface

Deep – away from the surface

Central – Located near the center of the body or organ

Peripheral - Located away from the center of the body or organ

Body Planes

Sagittal (median) plane – divides body into left and right halves

Frontal (coronal) plane – divides the body into front and back halves

Transverse (horizontal) plane – divides the body into top and bottom halves

Specifications

!!WARNING!!

· Do not over consume alcohol – may cause death

· Do not smoke – may cause lung cancer

· Do not chew tobacco – may cause gum cancer

· Refrain from jumping off the tops off multi-story buildings – broken bones will result/ can cause death also

· Take care of your teeth – they will rot out if you do not

Operation

The organization of the body helps the body function by keeping things in order and out of the way.

The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and the right side of the brain controls the left side.

Be careful of the head, use a helmet when it should be used.

Maintenance

Eat correctly and exercise daily.

Troubleshooting

Problem – Obesity

Solution – Diet and exercise (seek physician for correct suggestions)

Problem – weak/brittle bones

Solution – get vitamin D and calcium

Upgrades

Corrective eye surgery – fixes/enhances eye sight.

Roadside Assistance\Customer Support

Hospitals – (depends upon where you live)