A&P I Lab - Exercise 1 Anatomical Position, Directional Terms, & Body Planes

The video tutorial covers key anatomical concepts essential for quizzes and practicals. It begins with the anatomical position, explaining its criteria and universal importance. Directional terminology is discussed, including terms like medial, lateral, superior, and inferior. The tutorial then explains proximal and distal terms for limbs, followed by anterior and posterior terms in humans. Cephalic and caudal terms are briefly covered, mainly in the context of animals. The video concludes with an explanation of body planes and the significance of left/right orientation in anatomical studies.

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