Intro To Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Inferior
A
Below
2
Q
Prone
A
Face down
3
Q
Anterior
A
Front
4
Q
Anatomical position
A
Standing posture with the arms at sides and palms turned forward
5
Q
Superficial
A
Close to surface
6
Q
Dorsal
A
Back
7
Q
Proximal
A
Close to midline
8
Q
Levels of organization
A
Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs Systems Organisms
9
Q
Positive feedback loop
A
Temporarily amplify the change that’s occurring
10
Q
Deep
A
Deep into surface
11
Q
Negative feedback loop
A
Oppose or negate a change in a controlled condition
Stabilize conditions
12
Q
Posterior
A
Back
13
Q
Distal
A
Far away from midline
14
Q
Supine
A
Face up
15
Q
Superior
A
Above
Looking down
16
Q
Ventral cavities
A
Thoracic (Pleural) (Mediastinum) Diaphragm Abdominal Abdominal pelvic Pelvic
17
Q
Sagittal
A
Right and left
18
Q
Medial
A
Inside
19
Q
Dorsal cavities
A
Cranial
Spinal
20
Q
Ventral
A
Front
21
Q
Homeostasis
A
Body maintaining relatively constant conditions within the body
22
Q
Lateral
A
Outside
23
Q
Anatomy
A
Structure
24
Q
Frontal
A
Front and back
25
Transverse
Upper and lower
26
Three planes
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal
