Human Body Flashcards
(28 cards)
How many cells in the human body
75 trillion
How many major categories does tissue have
4
4 major categories of tissues are
Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
Nervous
How many body systems
11
Anatomical position
Stands erect w/ face forward, arms at the sides, hands & feet facing forward
What is anatomical position used for
Neurological Examination
Anterior/Ventral
Front of the body
Posterior/Dorsal
Back of the body
Superior/Cranial
Upper part of body
Inferior/Caudal
Lower part of body
Medial
Middle of body
Lateral
One side of body
Ipsilateral
Same side of body
Contralateral
Opposite side
Unilateral
One side
Bilateral
Both sides
Superficial
Surface of body
Deep
Away from surface
Proximal
Near the origin
Distal
Far from origin
Supine
Lying on back
Prone
Laying on belly
Dorsal cavity
Cranial & Spinal
Ventral Cavity
Thoracic
Diaphram
Abdominal Pelvic