Anatomical Terms - Drawn & Defined (Updated)

Anatomical position, directional terms, and body planes and sections - drawn, defined and discussed! [UPDATED to correct inferior/posterior error in original video]

The Human Body is a complex, amazing biological machine.
'Human Biology Explained' is a YouTube video series that uses simple drawings to illustrate, and help you develop an understanding of, key anatomy and physiology concepts.

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Dr Mario Ricci
The School of Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide

Made on iPad and Mac.

[kaandis]

Reference Time Stamps for Notes

1:34 - Anatomical Position
2:13 - Left & Right
7:12 - Directional Terms
3:18 - Anterior & Posterior
3:59 - Superior & Inferior
4:28 - Proximal & Distal
5:53 - Medial & Lateral
7:42 - Anatomical Planes
7:48 - Sagittal Plane
8:13 - Frontal Plane
8:30 - Transverse Plane
8:41 - Oblique Plane

6:47 - Directional Terms Practice
8:47 - Importance of Anatomical Planes

[ASeijakuLife]

I was losing my mind trying to figure these terms out by reading a textbook. You broke this down in under 10 minutes. I could cry, thank you!!!!

[Ashley-ogti]

My instructor for Anatomy actually included this video in the course modules. I was stunned that I was actually prepared and had already viewed it more than once! 😏💛

[notyourtypicalgirl]

Tomorrow is my anatomy exam and u saved me...
*God bless you*

[esthermathurin]

My first anatomy exam is tomorrow. Thank God i found this video

[XiamePha_alpacas]

OMG life saver! I didn't understand the difference between proximal/distal and Superior/Inferior. I didn't know when to use which term, but this video had made me understand! <3 definitely subscribing!

[bronwynquilliam]

What a great video!!  This is how I learn best and was sad to see you only have a handful of video's (I was hoping there would be some on bones & muscles).  You should make more, you're really great at it.

[J.M..]

Great video! It explains everything very clearly and straight to the point. I was watching it on 2x speed and I was still able to understand and absorb it 100%. Well done!

[ragivuthayakumaran]

@1:41 Anatomical Positions
@3:16 Anterior and Posterior
@3:58 Superior and Inferior
@4:25 Proximal and Distal
@5:50 Medial and Lateral
@6:40 Practice Questions
@7:10 Directional Terms
@7:40 Categories of Anatomical Planes
@7:50 Sagittal Plane
@8:12 Frontal Plane
@8:30 Transverse Plane
@8:40 Oblique Plane

[s.robertson]

This is by and far the BEST video I have ever seen on this subject, it is very well presented and explained. No confusion at all, thank you so much!!

[LovinOrigin]

omg you explained thing better than my lecturer !!! 

[somethingsensory]

I love how detailed this video is! It definitely helps me understand the difference between superior/inferior! I will be saving this to help me study!

[asiapro]

This very easy to understand than other videos.. Cause the way he talked is very light and calm..

[clueliz]

This was so easy to understand when you broke it down. Thank you so much for posting this. You really have a talent in explaining things :)

[jeannetteacevedo]

Explained easily and I thank you for that! My A&P teacher goes too fast so it's great to have this video to go to!!! Thanks 😊

[MiSsAzadeh]

I am a second year student. But I really love this videos. Thank u Mario for the extra effort. You really do make them interesting and by using humour u bring the attention back and that is why I am watching this even though I already know them. There will sure be more HD students this year :)

[jameslanouette]

Thank you for so clearly and concisely explaining these terms! You teach this so well, I won't even have to lean on mnemonics to remember this information.

[susannenida]

Your videos are amazing! I have my first exam for Anatomy and Physiology coming up as an undergraduate student and I do most if not all of my learning out of the classroom, I really appreciate your work :) Thank you. Also, a question, does anyone have a brief idea on what is expected in the Prac exams? Can anyone give me some points please as a general view?

[baybegyrl]

Thank you, you did in 9:29 that 16 weeks of lecture couldn't do. Thank you.

[TalagtagScottie-co]

It is important for understanding the human body and its systems. It provides a deeper insight into the complexities of the human body.