chap 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
homeostasis
a state of balance which organs and systems can function effectively
systemic anatomy
focuses on anatomy and physiology
regional anatomy
regions of the body
topographic anatomy
landmarks of the body
anatomic position
the patient facing towards you, palms facing forward
proximal
towards the trunk of the body
distal
away from the trunk of the body
anatomy
structure of the body
physiology
functions of the body
anatomic planes
imaginary lines that divide the body
anterior (ventral)
front of the body
posterior (dorsal)
backside of the body
midclavicular line
line drawn through the middle portion (collarbone)
midaxillary line
line drawn through the axilla (armpit)
range of motion (ROM)
full distance that a joint can be moved
flexion
moving closer to the trunk of the body (flex)
extension
moving from the flexed position to the anatomic position
internal rotation
rotating inward (toward the midline)
external rotation
rotating outward (away from the midline)
abduction
extremity moving away from the midline
adduction
extremity moving towards the midline
supine position
lying face up
prone position
lying face down
trendelenburg position
the body is supine with the head lower than the feet
