Introduction To Anatomy 1-1 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Anatomy
The science of structure & relationship among these structures.
Physiology
The science of body functions (how body parts work)
Pathology
The science of structural changes caused by disease.
Kinesiology
The science of how the body moves
What is the Anatomical Position?
Standing straight with your arms by your side with palms facing forward. (like north on a map)
What is the plane called that separates your body into left & right halves?
Sagittal
What is the plane called that divides your body into front & back portions?
Frontal or Coronal
What is the plane that divides your body into upper and lower portions?
Transverse
The front of the body is called?
Anterior
The back of the body is called?
Posterior
A structure closer to the head is called?
Superior
A structure closer to the feet is called?
Inferior
A structure closer to the midline is called?
Medial
A structure further from the midline is called?
Lateral
A structure on the limbs that is closer to the trunk is called?
Proximal
A structure on the limbs that is further from the trunk is called?
Distal
A structure closer to the surface of the body is called?
Superficial
A structure that is deeper in the body is called?
Deep
What is Ipsilateral?
Same side
What is Contralateral?
Opposite side
What is a bone called if it is longer than it is wide?
Long bone
A bone that is cube shaped, sometimes called cuboid
Short bone
Thin bones that protect vital organs are called?
Flat bones
Any bones that do not fit the other categories of bones are called?
Irregular bones