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, Contents
Chapter 1 Orientation and Introduction
1-1 Terminology 3-13 Muscles of the Male Inguinal Region
1-2 Body Planes and Terms of Relationship 3-14 Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall
1-3 Movements 3-15 Muscles of the Pelvis
1-4 The Cell 3-16 Muscles of the Perineum
1-5 Epithelial Tissues 3-17 Posterior Shoulder Muscles
1-6 Connective Tissues 3-18 Anterior Shoulder Muscles
1-7 Skeleton 3-19 Arm Muscles
1-8 Joints 3-20 Pronation and Supination of the Radio-ulnar Joints
1-9 Synovial Joints 3-21 Anterior Forearm Muscles
1-10 Muscle 3-22 Posterior Forearm Muscles
1-11 Nervous System 3-23 Intrinsic Hand Muscles
1-12 Skin (Integument) 3-24 Summary of Upper Limb Muscles
1-13 Body Cavities 3-25 Gluteal Muscles
3-26 Posterior Thigh Muscles
Chapter 2 Skeletal System 3-27 Anterior Thigh Muscles
3-28 Medial Thigh Muscles
2-1 Bone Structure and Classification
3-29 Anterior and Lateral Leg Muscles
2-2 External Features of the Skull
3-30 Posterior Leg Muscles
2-3 Internal Features of the Skull
3-31 Intrinsic Foot Muscles
2-4 Mandible and Temporomandibular Joint
3-32 Summary of Lower Limb Muscles
2-5 Vertebral Column
2-6 Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae
2-7 Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccygeal Vertebrae Chapter 4 Nervous System
2-8 Thoracic Cage
4-1 Neuronal Structure
2-9 Joints and Ligaments of the Spine
4-2 Glial Cells
2-10 Pectoral Girdle and Arm
4-3 Types of Synapses
2-11 Shoulder Joint
4-4 Cerebrum
2-12 Forearm and Elbow Joint
4-5 Cortical Connections
2-13 Wrist and Hand
4-6 Midsagittal and Basal Brain Anatomy
2-14 Wrist and Finger Joints and Movements
4-7 Basal Ganglia
2-15 Pelvic Girdle
4-8 Limbic System
2-16 Hip Joint
4-9 Hippocampus
2-17 Thigh and Leg Bones
4-10 Thalamus
2-18 Knee Joint
4-11 Hypothalamus
2-19 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
4-12 Cerebellum
2-20 Ankle and Foot Joints
4-13 Spinal Cord I
Chapter 3 Muscular System 4-14 Spinal Cord II
4-15 Spinal and Peripheral Nerves
3-1 Muscles of Facial Expression 4-16 Dermatomes
3-2 Muscles of Mastication 4-17 Brain Ventricles
3-3 Extrao-cular Muscles 4-18 Subarachnoid Space
3-4 Muscles of the Tongue and Palate 4-19 Sympathetic Division of the ANS
3-5 Muscles of the Pharynx and Swallowing 4-20 Parasympathetic Division of the ANS
3-6 Intrinsic Muscles of the Larynx and Phonation 4-21 Enteric Nervous System
3-7 Muscles of the Neck 4-22 Cranial Nerves
3-8 Prevertebral Muscles 4-23 Visual System I
3-9 Superficial and Intermediate Back Muscles 4-24 Visual System II
3-10 Deep (Intrinsic) Back Muscles 4-25 Auditory and Vestibular Systems I
3-11 Thoracic Wall Muscles 4-26 Auditory and Vestibular Systems II
3-12 Anterior Abdominal Wall Muscles 4-27 Taste and Olfaction
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4-28 Cervical Plexus Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal System
4-29 Brachial Plexus
4-30 Lumbar Plexus 8-1 Overview
4-31 Sacral Plexus 8-2 Oral Cavity
8-3 Teeth
Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System 8-4 Pharynx and Esophagus
8-5 Peritoneal Cavity and Mesenteries
5-1 Composition of Blood
8-6 Stomach
5-2 General Organization
8-7 Small Intestine
5-3 Heart I
8-8 Large Intestine
5-4 Heart II
8-9 Liver
5-5 Heart III
8-10 Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas
5-6 Heart IV
5-7 Features of Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins Chapter 9 Urinary System
5-8 Head and Neck Arteries
5-9 Head Arteries 9-1 Overview of the Urinary System
5-10 Arteries of the Brain 9-2 Kidney
5-11 Veins of the Head and Neck 9-3 Nephron
5-12 Arteries of the Upper Limb 9-4 Renal Tubular Function
5-13 Arteries of the Lower Limb 9-5 Urinary Bladder and Urethra
5-14 Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta
5-15 Arteries of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 10 Reproductive System
5-16 Arteries of the Pelvis and Perineum 10-1 Overview of the Female Reproductive System
5-17 Veins of the Thorax 10-2 Ovaries and Uterine Tubes
5-18 Veins of the Abdominopelvic Cavity 10-3 Uterus and Vagina
5-19 Portosystemic Anastomoses 10-4 Menstrual Cycle
5-20 Veins of the Upper Limb 10-5 Female Breast
5-21 Veins of the Lower Limb 10-6 Overview of the Male Reproductive System
5-22 Prenatal and Postnatal Circulation 10-7 Testis and Epididymis
10-8 Male Urethra and Penis
Chapter 6 Lymphatic System
6-1 General Organization of the Lymphatic System Chapter 11 Endocrine System
6-2 Innate Immunity 11-1 Overview
6-3 Adaptive Immunity 11-2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
6-4 Thymus and Bone Marrow 11-3 Pituitary Gland
6-5 Spleen 11-4 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
6-6 Tonsils, BALT, GALT, and MALT 11-5 Adrenal Glands
6-7 Clinical Aspects of the Lymphatic System 11-6 Pancreas
11-7 Puberty
Chapter 7 Respiratory System
11-8 Digestive System Hormones
7-1 Overview
7-2 Nasal Cavity and Nasopharynx
7-3 Paranasal Sinuses
7-4 Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, and Larynx
7-5 Trachea and Lungs
7-6 Respiratory Mechanisms
x Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book
, 1
Chapter 1 Orientation and
Introduction
,1 Terminology
Anatomy requires a clinical vocabulary that defines position, Regions of the body are defined by using the original Latin or
movements, relationships, and planes of reference. By conven- Greek terms, although current usage in English-speaking countries
tion, anatomical descriptions of the human body are based on a uses more familiar terms. Regardless, some of the original terms
person standing in the “anatomical position.” This position is are still used and seen in textbooks. The images on Plate 1-1
defined as: show some of the major regions and specific areas of the human
• Standing erect and facing forward body that are commonly used in anatomy and clinical settings.
• Arms hanging at the sides, palms facing forward
• Legs placed together, feet slightly apart and directed forward
COLOR the major regions, beginning with the head and
working inferiorly to the lower limb, using a different color for
each region:
■ 1. Head (cephalon)
■ 2. Neck (cervicis)
■ 3. Thorax (chest)
■ 4. Abdomen
■ 5. Pelvis
■ 6. Upper limb
■ 7. Lower limb
Plate 1-1 See Netter’s Clinical Anatomy, 3rd Edition, Figure 1-1 Orientation and Introduction
, Terminology 1
Forehead
Cheek (buccal)
1
Otic (ear)
Nasus (nose)
Oris (mouth)
2
Mentis (chin)
Shoulder
3
Mamma Dorsum (back)
Axilla (armpit) (breast)
Brachium (arm)
4 Trunk Loin
Umbilicus Olecranon
Antebrachium 6 (back of
(forearm) (navel)
elbow)
5
Carpus
(wrist)
Pollex Manus
(thumb) (hand)
Palm
(palmar) Gluteus (buttocks)
Digits Groin
(fingers)
Thigh Pubis
7 Popliteus
Patella (kneecap) (back of knee)
Calf
Crus (leg)
Calcaneus
(heel of foot)
Tarsus (ankle)
Pes (foot)
Plantus
(sole of foot)
Digits (toes) Halux (great toe)
B. Posterior
A. Anterior
Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book Plate 1-1
, 1 Body Planes and Terms of Relationship
Anatomical descriptions are referenced to one of four body
planes that pass through the human body in anatomical position. TERM DESCRIPTION
The four planes include the following: Anterior (ventral) Nearer the front
• The median plane, also known as the median sagittal or Posterior (dorsal) Nearer the back
midsagittal plane, is a vertical plane that passes through the
Superior (cranial) Upward or nearer the head
center of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves.
Inferior (caudal) Downward or nearer the feet
• Sagittal planes, other than the median sagittal plane, are
vertical planes that are parallel to the median sagittal plane Medial Toward the midline or median plane
and are often called parasagittal planes. Lateral Farther from the midline or median plane
• Frontal planes, also known as the coronal planes, are vertical Proximal Near to a reference point
planes that pass through the body and divide it into anterior Distal Away from a reference point
(front) and posterior (back) sections.
Superficial Closer to the surface
• Transverse planes, also known as cross sections, horizontal, or
Deep Farther from the surface
axial planes, are planes that are at right angles to the sagittal
and frontal planes and divide the body into superior and Median plane Divides body into equal right and left halves
inferior sections. Midsagittal plane Median plane
Sagittal plane Divides body into unequal right and left halves
Also, when anatomists or physicians refer to right and left, it Frontal (coronal) plane Divides body into equal or unequal anterior and
is always the person or patient’s right and left side that we are posterior parts
referring to, NOT your right or left side. Transverse plane Divides body into equal or unequal superior and
inferior parts (cross sections or axial sections)
COLOR the three planes shown on the figure using different
colors.
■ 1. Median plane (median sagittal)
■ 2. Frontal plane
■ 3. Transverse plane
Plate 1-2 See Netter’s Clinical Anatomy, 3rd Edition, Figure 1-2 Orientation and Introduction
, Contents
Chapter 1 Orientation and Introduction
1-1 Terminology 3-13 Muscles of the Male Inguinal Region
1-2 Body Planes and Terms of Relationship 3-14 Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall
1-3 Movements 3-15 Muscles of the Pelvis
1-4 The Cell 3-16 Muscles of the Perineum
1-5 Epithelial Tissues 3-17 Posterior Shoulder Muscles
1-6 Connective Tissues 3-18 Anterior Shoulder Muscles
1-7 Skeleton 3-19 Arm Muscles
1-8 Joints 3-20 Pronation and Supination of the Radio-ulnar Joints
1-9 Synovial Joints 3-21 Anterior Forearm Muscles
1-10 Muscle 3-22 Posterior Forearm Muscles
1-11 Nervous System 3-23 Intrinsic Hand Muscles
1-12 Skin (Integument) 3-24 Summary of Upper Limb Muscles
1-13 Body Cavities 3-25 Gluteal Muscles
3-26 Posterior Thigh Muscles
Chapter 2 Skeletal System 3-27 Anterior Thigh Muscles
3-28 Medial Thigh Muscles
2-1 Bone Structure and Classification
3-29 Anterior and Lateral Leg Muscles
2-2 External Features of the Skull
3-30 Posterior Leg Muscles
2-3 Internal Features of the Skull
3-31 Intrinsic Foot Muscles
2-4 Mandible and Temporomandibular Joint
3-32 Summary of Lower Limb Muscles
2-5 Vertebral Column
2-6 Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae
2-7 Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccygeal Vertebrae Chapter 4 Nervous System
2-8 Thoracic Cage
4-1 Neuronal Structure
2-9 Joints and Ligaments of the Spine
4-2 Glial Cells
2-10 Pectoral Girdle and Arm
4-3 Types of Synapses
2-11 Shoulder Joint
4-4 Cerebrum
2-12 Forearm and Elbow Joint
4-5 Cortical Connections
2-13 Wrist and Hand
4-6 Midsagittal and Basal Brain Anatomy
2-14 Wrist and Finger Joints and Movements
4-7 Basal Ganglia
2-15 Pelvic Girdle
4-8 Limbic System
2-16 Hip Joint
4-9 Hippocampus
2-17 Thigh and Leg Bones
4-10 Thalamus
2-18 Knee Joint
4-11 Hypothalamus
2-19 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
4-12 Cerebellum
2-20 Ankle and Foot Joints
4-13 Spinal Cord I
Chapter 3 Muscular System 4-14 Spinal Cord II
4-15 Spinal and Peripheral Nerves
3-1 Muscles of Facial Expression 4-16 Dermatomes
3-2 Muscles of Mastication 4-17 Brain Ventricles
3-3 Extrao-cular Muscles 4-18 Subarachnoid Space
3-4 Muscles of the Tongue and Palate 4-19 Sympathetic Division of the ANS
3-5 Muscles of the Pharynx and Swallowing 4-20 Parasympathetic Division of the ANS
3-6 Intrinsic Muscles of the Larynx and Phonation 4-21 Enteric Nervous System
3-7 Muscles of the Neck 4-22 Cranial Nerves
3-8 Prevertebral Muscles 4-23 Visual System I
3-9 Superficial and Intermediate Back Muscles 4-24 Visual System II
3-10 Deep (Intrinsic) Back Muscles 4-25 Auditory and Vestibular Systems I
3-11 Thoracic Wall Muscles 4-26 Auditory and Vestibular Systems II
3-12 Anterior Abdominal Wall Muscles 4-27 Taste and Olfaction
Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book ix
,Contents
4-28 Cervical Plexus Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal System
4-29 Brachial Plexus
4-30 Lumbar Plexus 8-1 Overview
4-31 Sacral Plexus 8-2 Oral Cavity
8-3 Teeth
Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System 8-4 Pharynx and Esophagus
8-5 Peritoneal Cavity and Mesenteries
5-1 Composition of Blood
8-6 Stomach
5-2 General Organization
8-7 Small Intestine
5-3 Heart I
8-8 Large Intestine
5-4 Heart II
8-9 Liver
5-5 Heart III
8-10 Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas
5-6 Heart IV
5-7 Features of Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins Chapter 9 Urinary System
5-8 Head and Neck Arteries
5-9 Head Arteries 9-1 Overview of the Urinary System
5-10 Arteries of the Brain 9-2 Kidney
5-11 Veins of the Head and Neck 9-3 Nephron
5-12 Arteries of the Upper Limb 9-4 Renal Tubular Function
5-13 Arteries of the Lower Limb 9-5 Urinary Bladder and Urethra
5-14 Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta
5-15 Arteries of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 10 Reproductive System
5-16 Arteries of the Pelvis and Perineum 10-1 Overview of the Female Reproductive System
5-17 Veins of the Thorax 10-2 Ovaries and Uterine Tubes
5-18 Veins of the Abdominopelvic Cavity 10-3 Uterus and Vagina
5-19 Portosystemic Anastomoses 10-4 Menstrual Cycle
5-20 Veins of the Upper Limb 10-5 Female Breast
5-21 Veins of the Lower Limb 10-6 Overview of the Male Reproductive System
5-22 Prenatal and Postnatal Circulation 10-7 Testis and Epididymis
10-8 Male Urethra and Penis
Chapter 6 Lymphatic System
6-1 General Organization of the Lymphatic System Chapter 11 Endocrine System
6-2 Innate Immunity 11-1 Overview
6-3 Adaptive Immunity 11-2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
6-4 Thymus and Bone Marrow 11-3 Pituitary Gland
6-5 Spleen 11-4 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
6-6 Tonsils, BALT, GALT, and MALT 11-5 Adrenal Glands
6-7 Clinical Aspects of the Lymphatic System 11-6 Pancreas
11-7 Puberty
Chapter 7 Respiratory System
11-8 Digestive System Hormones
7-1 Overview
7-2 Nasal Cavity and Nasopharynx
7-3 Paranasal Sinuses
7-4 Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, and Larynx
7-5 Trachea and Lungs
7-6 Respiratory Mechanisms
x Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book
, 1
Chapter 1 Orientation and
Introduction
,1 Terminology
Anatomy requires a clinical vocabulary that defines position, Regions of the body are defined by using the original Latin or
movements, relationships, and planes of reference. By conven- Greek terms, although current usage in English-speaking countries
tion, anatomical descriptions of the human body are based on a uses more familiar terms. Regardless, some of the original terms
person standing in the “anatomical position.” This position is are still used and seen in textbooks. The images on Plate 1-1
defined as: show some of the major regions and specific areas of the human
• Standing erect and facing forward body that are commonly used in anatomy and clinical settings.
• Arms hanging at the sides, palms facing forward
• Legs placed together, feet slightly apart and directed forward
COLOR the major regions, beginning with the head and
working inferiorly to the lower limb, using a different color for
each region:
■ 1. Head (cephalon)
■ 2. Neck (cervicis)
■ 3. Thorax (chest)
■ 4. Abdomen
■ 5. Pelvis
■ 6. Upper limb
■ 7. Lower limb
Plate 1-1 See Netter’s Clinical Anatomy, 3rd Edition, Figure 1-1 Orientation and Introduction
, Terminology 1
Forehead
Cheek (buccal)
1
Otic (ear)
Nasus (nose)
Oris (mouth)
2
Mentis (chin)
Shoulder
3
Mamma Dorsum (back)
Axilla (armpit) (breast)
Brachium (arm)
4 Trunk Loin
Umbilicus Olecranon
Antebrachium 6 (back of
(forearm) (navel)
elbow)
5
Carpus
(wrist)
Pollex Manus
(thumb) (hand)
Palm
(palmar) Gluteus (buttocks)
Digits Groin
(fingers)
Thigh Pubis
7 Popliteus
Patella (kneecap) (back of knee)
Calf
Crus (leg)
Calcaneus
(heel of foot)
Tarsus (ankle)
Pes (foot)
Plantus
(sole of foot)
Digits (toes) Halux (great toe)
B. Posterior
A. Anterior
Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book Plate 1-1
, 1 Body Planes and Terms of Relationship
Anatomical descriptions are referenced to one of four body
planes that pass through the human body in anatomical position. TERM DESCRIPTION
The four planes include the following: Anterior (ventral) Nearer the front
• The median plane, also known as the median sagittal or Posterior (dorsal) Nearer the back
midsagittal plane, is a vertical plane that passes through the
Superior (cranial) Upward or nearer the head
center of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves.
Inferior (caudal) Downward or nearer the feet
• Sagittal planes, other than the median sagittal plane, are
vertical planes that are parallel to the median sagittal plane Medial Toward the midline or median plane
and are often called parasagittal planes. Lateral Farther from the midline or median plane
• Frontal planes, also known as the coronal planes, are vertical Proximal Near to a reference point
planes that pass through the body and divide it into anterior Distal Away from a reference point
(front) and posterior (back) sections.
Superficial Closer to the surface
• Transverse planes, also known as cross sections, horizontal, or
Deep Farther from the surface
axial planes, are planes that are at right angles to the sagittal
and frontal planes and divide the body into superior and Median plane Divides body into equal right and left halves
inferior sections. Midsagittal plane Median plane
Sagittal plane Divides body into unequal right and left halves
Also, when anatomists or physicians refer to right and left, it Frontal (coronal) plane Divides body into equal or unequal anterior and
is always the person or patient’s right and left side that we are posterior parts
referring to, NOT your right or left side. Transverse plane Divides body into equal or unequal superior and
inferior parts (cross sections or axial sections)
COLOR the three planes shown on the figure using different
colors.
■ 1. Median plane (median sagittal)
■ 2. Frontal plane
■ 3. Transverse plane
Plate 1-2 See Netter’s Clinical Anatomy, 3rd Edition, Figure 1-2 Orientation and Introduction
