Anatomical directions Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is anatomy?
The structure of the body
What is physiology?
The function of the body
What are vertebrates and give 3 examples
Animals with a backbone; e.g fish, birds and frogs.
What are invertebrates and give 3 examples
Animals without a backbone; e.g snails, worms and spiders.
Mammals who lay eggs are called?
Monotremes
What are ungulates?
Animals with hooves
What are Lagomorphs?
Rabbits and hares
Define: cranial
Towards the head
Define: caudal
Towards the tail
Define: rostral
Towards the nose
Define: dorsal
Back
Define: Ventral
Chest (sternal)
Define: lateral
On the side
Define: medial
In the middle (inside) > opposite to lateral
Define; proximal
Towards the body
Define: distal
Away from the body
Define; Palmer
Fingers/palms
Define: plantar
Feet
What is the Median/mid-sagittal plane?
Divides left and right equally at the midline
What is the paramedian plane?
Divides left and right unequally
What is dorsal plane?
Divides the body into back (dorsal) and stomach (Ventral)
What is transverse plane?
Divides the body into superior and inferior at the waistline.
Define: ipsilateral
On the same side of the body
Define: contralateral
On the opposite side of the body
