Anat And Phys Lesson 1 Flashcards
(50 cards)
1
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What is anatomy?
A
Study of the structures of the body
2
Q
What is physiology?
A
Study of function of body
3
Q
What is a body cavity?
A
Hollow area of body containing organs
4
Q
What does ‘axial’ refer to in anatomy?
A
Head, neck, trunk; has main sections
5
Q
What does ‘appendicular’ refer to in anatomy?
A
Arms and legs
6
Q
What is the ventral cavity?
A
Cavity located in front; includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
7
Q
What is the dorsal cavity?
A
Cavity located in back; includes cranial and spinal cavities
8
Q
forehead
A
Frontal
9
Q
chin?
A
Mental
10
Q
ocular orbital
A
Eye
11
Q
chest
A
Thoracic
12
Q
nose
A
Nasal
13
Q
breast
A
Mammary
14
Q
ear
A
Otic
15
Q
buccal
A
Cheek
16
Q
cervical
A
Neck
17
Q
‘cranial’
A
Skull
18
Q
‘facial’
A
Face
19
Q
‘cephalic’
A
Head
20
Q
‘oral’
A
Mouth
21
Q
pelvic’
A
Pelvis
22
Q
‘manual’
A
Hand
23
Q
‘inguinal’
A
Groin
24
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‘pubic’
A
Pubis
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'femoral
Thigh
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foot?
Pedal
## Footnote
Refers to anything related to the foot.
27
What is the term for the mouth?
Oral
## Footnote
Pertains to the oral cavity.
28
What is the term for the armpit?
Axillary
## Footnote
Describes the area under the arm.
29
What is the term for the arm?
Brachial
## Footnote
Relates to the upper limb.
30
What is the term for the front of the elbow?
Antecubital
## Footnote
Refers specifically to the anterior surface of the elbow.
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What is the term for the forearm?
Antebrachial
## Footnote
Indicates the area between the elbow and wrist.
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What is the term for the wrist?
Carpal
## Footnote
Describes the area around the wrist joint.
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What is the term for the palm?
Palmar
## Footnote
Refers to the inner surface of the hand.
34
What is the term for fingers?
Digits
## Footnote
General term for fingers or toes.
35
What is the term for the thumb?
Pollex
## Footnote
Specifically denotes the first digit of the hand.
36
What is the term for the knee cap?
Patellar
## Footnote
Refers to the kneecap area.
37
What is the term for the back of the knee?
Popliteal
## Footnote
Describes the area behind the knee joint.
38
What is the term for the calf?
Sural
## Footnote
Refers to the posterior part of the lower leg.
39
What is the term for the heel of the foot?
Calcaneal
## Footnote
Pertains specifically to the heel region.
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What is the term for the sole of the foot?
Plantar
## Footnote
Refers to the bottom surface of the foot.
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What is the directional term for 'above'?
Superior
## Footnote
Indicates a position higher than another.
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What is the directional term for 'below'?
Inferior
## Footnote
Indicates a position lower than another.
43
What is the directional term for 'toward the head'?
Cranial
## Footnote
Relates to the skull or head region.
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What is the directional term for 'toward the tail'?
Caudal
## Footnote
Indicates a position towards the lower end of the body.
45
What is the directional term for 'in front of'?
Anterior
## Footnote
Indicates a position toward the front.
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What is the directional term for 'behind'?
Posterior
## Footnote
Indicates a position toward the back.
47
What is the directional term for 'back'?
Dorsal
## Footnote
Refers to the back side of the body.
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What is the directional term for 'belly side'?
Ventral
## Footnote
Indicates the front or anterior side.
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What is the term for structures on the same side?
Ipsilateral
## Footnote
Refers to the same side of the body.
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What is the term for structures on opposite sides?
Contralateral
## Footnote
Refers to opposite sides of the body.
