Lab 1 Introduction to Science BIO201L
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Pre-Lab Questions
Questions
1. Write a description next to each of the following terms to help you remember
them:
a. Transverse plane
The Transverse plane is a cut on the horizontal plane that divides the body into superior
and inferior parts
b. Sagittal plane
The Sagittal Plane runs perpendicular to the coronal plane and divides the body into eft
and right parts
c. Midsagittal plane
The Midsagittal plane divides the body into equal halves
d. Coronal plane
The Coronal Plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior
parts
2. Identify the major organs that are contained in each cavity listed below.
Indicate whether they belong in a cavity subdivision, and if so, name the
cavity subdivision.
a. Dorsal cavity
The dorsal cavity houses the spinal cavity and the cranial cavity. The spinal cavity which
contains the spinal cord. The cranial cavity houses the brain.
b. Ventral cavity
The vental cavity is subdivided by the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity. The
thoracic cavity contains the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, major blood vessels and nerves. The
thoracic cavity is further subdivided into the Pleural cavity which houses the lungs and the
Pericardial cavity which houses the heart. The Abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the
abdominal cavity which contains most of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and adrenal glands
and the pelvic cavity which contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs
3. Match the body cavities that have to be opened during the listed surgical
procedures listed below. Note that more than one choice may apply.
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(a) thoracic (b) vertebral (c) abdominopelvic (d)
pericardial
(e) pleural (f) cranial
C Liver operation
D., Triple bypass heart surgery (arteries on the heart)
C Stomach stapling
A., E. Removal of a section of lung or lobe
F., B Manual pressure release of a brain tumor
C. Appendix removal
C Gastric bypass surgery (stomach, small intestine)
4. Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of regional landmarks from Figure 3.
Regional Landmark Description (Layman’s Terms)
acromial Shoulder
umbilicus Navel
Dorsum back
antebrachium Forearm
femur Thigh
Popliteus back of knee
sura Calf
Digits toes
pollex Thumb
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lumbus Loin
Olecranon back of elbow
Oris mouth
5. In your own words, write a description next to each set of directional terms
that will help you remember them.
Posterior vs. anterior Back vs. Front
Proximal vs. distal Closer to the attachment of the body vs. farther away from the
point of attachment
Superior vs. inferior Higher vs. Lower
Superficial vs. deep Closer to the surface vs. deeper within the body
Ventral vs. dorsal Towards the belly vs. Towards the back
Medial vs. lateral towards the middle vs. away from the middle
Contralateral vs. ipsilateral Opposite sides vs. same side
Experiment 1: Anatomical Terms
Post-Lab Questions
1. Use your knowledge of anatomical directionality to describe position of the
following:
a. The heart is to the lungs.
intermidate
b. The feet are to the head.
inferior
c. The lungs are to the pancreas.
lateral
d. The left lung is to the right lung.
contralateral
e. The hands are to the shoulders.
distal
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6. Using your “Virtual Model”, describe the position of the liver in relation to the
esophagus.
inferior
7. Choose one body part or organ; describe its position relative to at least six
other organs or body parts.
The left elbow is contralateral to the right elbow. The elbow is distal to the shoulder. The elbow
is proximal to the hand. The left elbow is ipsilateral to the left leg. The elbow is caudal to the neck. The
elbow is inferior to the clavical.
Exercise 2: Anatomical Planes
Post-Lab Questions
1. Label the anatomical planes on the image below.
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Pre-Lab Questions
Questions
1. Write a description next to each of the following terms to help you remember
them:
a. Transverse plane
The Transverse plane is a cut on the horizontal plane that divides the body into superior
and inferior parts
b. Sagittal plane
The Sagittal Plane runs perpendicular to the coronal plane and divides the body into eft
and right parts
c. Midsagittal plane
The Midsagittal plane divides the body into equal halves
d. Coronal plane
The Coronal Plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior
parts
2. Identify the major organs that are contained in each cavity listed below.
Indicate whether they belong in a cavity subdivision, and if so, name the
cavity subdivision.
a. Dorsal cavity
The dorsal cavity houses the spinal cavity and the cranial cavity. The spinal cavity which
contains the spinal cord. The cranial cavity houses the brain.
b. Ventral cavity
The vental cavity is subdivided by the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity. The
thoracic cavity contains the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, major blood vessels and nerves. The
thoracic cavity is further subdivided into the Pleural cavity which houses the lungs and the
Pericardial cavity which houses the heart. The Abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the
abdominal cavity which contains most of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and adrenal glands
and the pelvic cavity which contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs
3. Match the body cavities that have to be opened during the listed surgical
procedures listed below. Note that more than one choice may apply.
,Lab 1 Introduction to Science BIO201L
(a) thoracic (b) vertebral (c) abdominopelvic (d)
pericardial
(e) pleural (f) cranial
C Liver operation
D., Triple bypass heart surgery (arteries on the heart)
C Stomach stapling
A., E. Removal of a section of lung or lobe
F., B Manual pressure release of a brain tumor
C. Appendix removal
C Gastric bypass surgery (stomach, small intestine)
4. Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of regional landmarks from Figure 3.
Regional Landmark Description (Layman’s Terms)
acromial Shoulder
umbilicus Navel
Dorsum back
antebrachium Forearm
femur Thigh
Popliteus back of knee
sura Calf
Digits toes
pollex Thumb
,Lab 1 Introduction to Science BIO201L
lumbus Loin
Olecranon back of elbow
Oris mouth
5. In your own words, write a description next to each set of directional terms
that will help you remember them.
Posterior vs. anterior Back vs. Front
Proximal vs. distal Closer to the attachment of the body vs. farther away from the
point of attachment
Superior vs. inferior Higher vs. Lower
Superficial vs. deep Closer to the surface vs. deeper within the body
Ventral vs. dorsal Towards the belly vs. Towards the back
Medial vs. lateral towards the middle vs. away from the middle
Contralateral vs. ipsilateral Opposite sides vs. same side
Experiment 1: Anatomical Terms
Post-Lab Questions
1. Use your knowledge of anatomical directionality to describe position of the
following:
a. The heart is to the lungs.
intermidate
b. The feet are to the head.
inferior
c. The lungs are to the pancreas.
lateral
d. The left lung is to the right lung.
contralateral
e. The hands are to the shoulders.
distal
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6. Using your “Virtual Model”, describe the position of the liver in relation to the
esophagus.
inferior
7. Choose one body part or organ; describe its position relative to at least six
other organs or body parts.
The left elbow is contralateral to the right elbow. The elbow is distal to the shoulder. The elbow
is proximal to the hand. The left elbow is ipsilateral to the left leg. The elbow is caudal to the neck. The
elbow is inferior to the clavical.
Exercise 2: Anatomical Planes
Post-Lab Questions
1. Label the anatomical planes on the image below.
