terminology Flashcards
1
Q
what is homeostasis
A
the maintenance of “normal” set bodily functions
2
Q
anatomical postion
A
upright, front facing, palms forward
3
Q
anterior
A
closer to the front
4
Q
posterior
A
closer to the back
5
Q
Superior
A
closer to head
6
Q
Inferior
A
closer to feet
7
Q
Medial
A
closer to centre
8
Q
lateral
A
closer to the edge
9
Q
proximal
A
closer to trunk
10
Q
distal
A
further away from trunk
11
Q
trunk
A
main body
12
Q
Deep
A
further from surface
13
Q
superficial
A
closer to surface
14
Q
coronal
A
front and back view
15
Q
sagittal
A
left and right view
