Lecture 2/Chapter 6 Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of the structure of the body
Physiology
The study of the function of the body
Midline
In the front, directly in the middle of the body
Mid-Clavicular Line
Down the front of the body, in the middle of each clavicle
Anterior Axillary Line
On the side of the body, line that is down the front part of the body
Mid-Axillary Line
On the side of the body, line down the middle of the body
Posterior Axillary Line
On the side of the body, line down the back end of the body
Intercostals Spaces
Gaps between the ribs, count starting from the top
Flexion Extension
Straightening versus flexing a joint
Prone Position
Patient is on their stomach
Supine Position
Patient is on their back
Left/Right Lateral Recumbent Position
Patient is on their side in a half fetal position
Shock Position
Patient is laying on their back with their legs up
Trendelenberg Position
Patient is on their back with their head below their feet; not a good position
Reverse Trendelenberg Position
Patient is on their back with their feet below their head
Semi-Fowlers Position
Patient is somewhat sitting up
What do cells need to survive?
Oxygen and glucose
What happens to the body without oxygen?
Damage to the brain cells within 4-6 minutes, brain cell death within 10 minutes, kidney damage within 45 minutes, and muscle damage within 1-2 hours.
Why is anaerobic respiration bad?
It uses other things in the body when oxygen is not available. This produces lactic acid which can be toxic. Cells will begin to die if it goes on too long
What are the 5 major body cavities?
Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic
Where are the kidneys located?
In the retroperitoneal space/the flanks
What are solid organs?
Organs that have high blood supply, i.e. the liver and the spleen
What are hollow organs?
Organs with low blood supply/are empty i.e., the stomach, uterus, and intestines.
Peristalsis
The movement of food through the digestive tract
