In real-life dissections, explain why communication of body planes and cavities is important. for instance, if the directions called for making an incision on the anterior medial part of the body segment, 1 inch superior to the umbilicus explain exactly where you should be making the incision.

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In real-life dissections, explain why communication of body planes and cavities is important. for instance, if the directions called for making an incision on the anterior medial part of the body segment, 1 inch superior to the umbilicus explain exactly where you should be making the incision.

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Lorenzo Navarro · Answer 1

Certain body parts and organs are found in specific areas of the body. The use of body planes and cavities provides the locations of the body parts or organs that need to be examined, operated on, or treated. If the healthcare provider is not aware of these terms, they could make a grave mistake, such as cutting the wrong area for treatment. It is both dangerous and would also set you up for a hefty lawsuit.

If the directions called for making an incision on the anterior medial part of the body segment, 1 inch superior to the umbilicus the incision would be made 1 inch above the navel or belly button.

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Anterior means front, medial means middle or towards the midline of the body. The midline is an imaginary line that separates the left and right side of the body. The umbilicus is the navel.