Chap 1. A&P Overview Flashcards
What is the definiton of Anatomy
Structure and make up if an organism
What is the definition of physiology
Process and functions of the body
What is homeostasis
All systems working simultaneously to maintain a state of balance and which organs and systems can function effectively
What is the anatomical position
Body standing palms outward looking at you
What is the mid sagittal plane
Equal halves midline
What is the frontal plane a.k.a coronal plane
Front part of body ( anterior, ventral, front)
Back part of body
Posterior, dorsal, back
What is the transverse plane
Top and bottom half line at bellybutton
Top ( superior)
Bottom ( inferior)
Define superior and inferior directional terms
Superior is towards the brain
Inferior is towards the feet
What is the line directly in the middle of the body called
Midline
Direction away from the midline
Lateral
Direction towards the midline
Medial
Proximal and distal a directional term is used only for what
Limbs
Arms and legs
What is proximal
Up
What is the distal
Down
Where is the midclavicular line
In the middle of clavicle
What is the mid auxiliary line
Runs up and down from arm pit
Front of body anterior auxiliary line
Back of body posterior auxiliary line
How many quadrants does the abdomen have
4
Right upper
Right lower
Left upper
Left lower
What is supine position
Laying on your back
What is the prone position
Laying on your belly
What is the right lateral recumbent position
Laying on your right side
What is the left lateral recumbent position
Lean on your left side
What is the Fowlers position
Legs on the ground upper half of body higher than legs
What is the Trendelenburg position
Legs higher than head
This position is to test how good circulation is and what type of neurogenic shock
What is our ROM
Range of motion
