Here's an example of what's due today

Describe a location. Keep the claim within the evidence.

Wed, Feb 10, 2027 · Week 4 · Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Body Systems)

Today's goal: Use the supplied anatomy rules and fictional records to make a location map and explain what is still unknown.

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What a finished product looks like

Model M shows the structure of a location map and explanation. Use the supplied E1 to E3 records for your own work, not this sticker example. Do not collect or invent patient data.

Model M: describe a sticker's location
Completes: Separate original practice showing location language and evidence limits, not official patient answers.

Model M places a sticker on the back of the left upper arm, between shoulder and elbow.

The sticker is on the posterior left upper arm. Model M places it on the back between shoulder and elbow. The location is distal to the shoulder and proximal to the elbow. These labels locate the sticker but do not establish tissue damage.

For a separate model slice dividing the body into front and back portions, the plane is frontal (coronal). Naming a plane does not select a medical scan.

Map labelModel M
SidePerson's left
RegionUpper arm
SurfacePosterior
ComparisonsDistal to shoulder; proximal to elbow
Major cavityOutside the major cavities
Tissue damageNot established
Text map of a fictional sticker on the posterior left upper arm. The model supplies location, not tissue damage.
Why this matters

This model shows the level of evidence and organization needed to complete: Separate original practice showing location language and evidence limits, not official patient answers.

Build yours step by step
  1. Open the anatomy-location handout. Read Reference R and the separate Model M. Try the model plane question, then check its answer.
  2. Read fictional records E1, E2, and E3. Underline the side, surface, and landmarks. These are original practice records, not the PLTW cohort patient's record.
  3. Complete all five rows of the location map, or draw a sketch with the same labels. Write about four sentences: claim, E1 evidence, reasoning from Reference R, and a limit from E3.
  4. Check the map and paragraph using the handout's turn-in section. Save them together as one PDF. Submit in Wk4 CER: Patient anatomy map using your section's Schoology button below. Check the uploaded preview.
Use the supplied fictional records

Use Reference R and fictional E1 to E3 for your map and paragraph. Model M is a separate example. Keep tissue damage, depth and cause unknown; this practice does not complete official patient work.

Also due today: Use the anatomy-location handout for your own E1 to E3 map and paragraph. Submit one PDF to Wk4 CER: Patient anatomy map in your section, not this model.

Open the anatomy-location handout for Reference R, your E1 to E3 records, and the map outline.

Submit one PDF with all five map rows (or an equally labeled sketch) and your paragraph in Wk4 CER: Patient anatomy map. Choose your own section below. Follow its posted due date and check the uploaded preview.

Choose only your own section. Its number is in the Schoology course title. If you cannot find it or open the assignment, save your work and tell Mr. Mendoza.

Section 1292: Wk4 CER: Patient anatomy mapSection 6792: Wk4 CER: Patient anatomy map

Claim ceiling: Describe E1's reported location and classify E2's plane. E3 does not identify damaged tissue, injury depth, or a cause. Do not choose a scan or make a diagnosis.

Check yourself

Practice today's skill

One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.

WebXam-style domain: Anatomical terminology practiceSelf-check skill: Classifying a described plane
A model slice divides the body into right and left portions in anatomical position. Which plane is it?

Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.

Why this practice matters

It builds this reusable test skill: Classifying a described plane.

Use it on a new WebXam question
  1. Name the concept or data pattern being tested.
  2. Cross out choices that violate that rule or the evidence.
  3. Justify the best remaining choice before checking the answer.