DCMT--CLASS NOTES--ANATOMY

What is Human Anatomy:

Human Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body and how the body parts are organized.

What is Human Physiology:

Human Physiology is the study of the functions of body parts.

 

Region of the Human Body :

 

The Human Body Consists of Four Region

 

1. Upper limb / Upper Extremity / Superior Limb  / Superior Extremity
2. Lower Limb / Lower Extremity / Inferior Limb / Inferior Extremity
3. Body Trunk / Thorax & Abdomen / Chest & Upper + Lower Abdomen
4. Head, Neck & Brain

Upper limb / Upper Extremity / Superior Limb  / Superior Extremity :

The Space from the top of the Shoulder Joint to the tip of the finger is known as upper limb.
Upper limb consists of Three Region & Three big Joint.

Three Region are

1. Arm
2. Fore-Arm
3. Hand

Three Big Joint are :

1. Shoulder Joint
2. Elbow Joint
3. Wrist Joint

Lower Limb / Lower Extremity / Inferior Limb / Inferior Extremity :

 

The Space from the top of the Hip Joint to the tip of the Toe is known as Lower limb.
Lower limb consists of Three Region & Three big Joint.

Three Region are

1. Thigh
2. Leg
3. Foot

Three Big Joint are:

1. Hip Joint
2.  Knee Joint
3.  Ankle Joint

Body Trunk / Thorax & Abdomen / Chest & Upper + Lower Abdomen :