Chapter 1 12 Lecture HUMAN ANATOMY Fifth Edition

Chapter 1 12 Lecture HUMAN ANATOMY Fifth Edition Chapter 12 Surface Anatomy Frederic Martini Michael Timmons Robert Tallitsch Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Benjamin Cummings

Introduction • Surface anatomy is the study of anatomical landmarks on the exterior of the human body. • Practical applications: – Medical examination in a clinical setting. – Essential for both invasive and noninvasive laboratory procedures. • Anatomical observation: – Estimating the location – Palpating for structures

The Head and Neck Figure 12. 1 a Anterior Head and Neck

The Head and Neck Figure 12. 1 b The Posterior Cervical Triangle

The Head and Neck Figure 12. 1 c The Anterior Cervical Triangle

The Thorax Figure 12. 2 a The Anterior Thorax

The Thorax Figure 12. 2 b The Posterior Thorax

The Abdomen Figure 12. 3 a The Anterior Abdominal Wall

The Abdomen Figure 12. 3 b The Anterolateral Abdomen

The Upper Limb Figure 12. 4 a The Lateral Upper Limb

The Upper Limb Figure 12. 4 b The Posterior Upper Limb and Thorax

The Arm, Forearm, and Wrist Figure 12. 5 The Arm, Forearm, and Wrist

The Pelvis and Lower Limb Figure 12. 6 a Anterior Thigh Figure 12. 6 b Medial Thigh

The Pelvis and Lower Limb Figure 12. 6 c Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh

The Leg and Foot Figure 12. 7 a Anterior Leg and Foot Figure 12. 7 b Posterior Leg and Foot