Ch 2 Terms Flashcards
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Anatomy
Term applied to the science of the structure of the body
Physiology
The study of the function of the body organs
Osteology
The detailed study of the body of knowledge relating to the bones of the body
Body Planes
Imaginary planes that subdivide the body in reference to anatomic position
List of Fundamental planes
Sagittal, coronal, horizontal, oblique
Sagittal planes
Pass thru vertically from front to back, divide the body into right and left segments
Midsagittal plane (MSP)
Specific sagittal plane that passes through midline and divide the body into equal right and left halves
Coronal planes
Pass through the body vertically from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts
Midcoronal plane (MCP)
Also called midaxillary plane, specific plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior halves
Horizontal planes
Pass crosswise through the body or body part at right angles to the longitudinal axis, divides body into superior and inferior portions, also called transverse, axial, or cross-sectional planes
Oblique planes
Pass through a body part at a 45 degree angle
Interiliac plane
Special body plane, transects the body at the pelvis at the top of the iliac crests
Occlusal plane
Special body plane, formed by biting the surfaces of the upper and lower teeth with jaws closed
Two great body cavities
Thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity
Thoracic cavity
Contains lungs, pleural membrane, trachea, esophagus, heart and great vessels
Abdominal cavity
Contains liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, stomach, intestines, kidneys, ureters, major blood vessels
Pelvic cavity
Contains rectum, urinary bladder, part of the reproductive system
Abdomen is bordered superiorly by the
Diaphragm
Abdomen is bordered inferiority by
Superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet)
Abdomen divided in two methods
Quadrants and regions
Four quadrants of the abdomen
Right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant
Body habitus
The common variations in the shape of the human body
Why is body habitus important in radiography?
Habitus determines size, shape, and position of organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Organs affected by body habitus
Heart, lungs, diaphragm, stomach, colon, gallbladder