Sharon LagardeUnit OutlinePart 1: Body SystemsPart 2: Anatomical TerminologyThe Anatomical PositionRegional TermsDirectional TermsBody PlanesBody Cavities and Serous MembranesPracticeLearning ObjectivesAt the end of this unit, you should be able to:I. Define the terms: organ, organ system and organism.II. Name the eleven organ systems of the human body, identify the major organs, and give a major function of each system.III. Define and demonstrate the anatomical position.IV. Locate the anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) surfaces for the body, hands, and feet.V. Define the directional terms used in human anatomy.VI. Define sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes and distinguish between midsagittal (median) and parasagittal planes.VII. Specify and describe the limits of the body cavities.VIII. Describe how the abdominopelvic region is divided into either nine regions or four quadrants.Part 1: Body SystemsAn organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two o...
