HST-AP - Mapping the Body

This video tutorial introduces the concept of body mapping in medical fields, emphasizing its importance for healthcare professionals. It covers the three basic views of the body: ventral, dorsal, and lateral. The tutorial explains body planes—midsagittal, frontal, and transverse—and their associated directional terms like medial, lateral, superior, and inferior. It also discusses terms like proximal, distal, superficial, and deep, providing examples for better understanding. The video concludes with a review of these concepts and a preview of the next video in the series.

What is the role of body mapping in surgical procedures?

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How do the terms 'medial' and 'lateral' describe the position of body parts?

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What does the term 'proximal' refer to in relation to body parts?

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