0- Gross Anatomy Intro. Flashcards
What does the work anatomy derived from the Greek work Temnein mean?
To cut
What are the two systemic approaches for Anatomy?
Regional anatomy: a method of studying the body by region ie thorax, abdomen etc
Systemic anatomy: a method of studying the body by systems ie circulatory system, respiratory system etc
what is the anatomical position used for?
reference when describing parts of the body in a universal standard
Name 5 types of position that the body can be in and still maintain anatomical position?
standing, lying down, supine, prone, sidelying
name 5 factors that add up to anatomical position
- standing erect
- head, eyes, toes foward
- feet together
- arms by the side
- palms facing forward
What does the frontal or coronal plane seperate the body into?
anterior and posterior parts
What does the median or midsagittal plane seperate the body into?
Right and left parts
what does the horizontal planes separate the body into?
superior and inferior parts
What does Rostral mean?
towards the “beak” opposite of the “caudal” of the head aka towards the back of the head
how many degrees of freedom does circumduction have?
3 degrees of freedom
Thumb towards the midline of the palm is known as what?
Opposition
What is the opposite of opposition?
Reprosition
What is Thumb to pinky?
three degrees of freedom: opposition, flexion, abduction
In the feet, when there is pronation and supination what part of the feet is changing direction?
The arch of the feet
What are the three parts of supination of the feet
plantar flex, adduction, and inversion
PADI
What is the three parts of the feet pronation.
Dorsal flexation, abduction, eversion
DABE
Scapular adduction is the same as scapular_________
retraction
Scapular abduction is the same as scapular________.
Protraction
When opposition happens the metacarples are rotating in what plane?
Transverse plane
What is an important reason for knowing anatomical landmarks?
for frame of reference
When the head is in protrusion, what is the upper cervical and lower cervical doing?
the upper is extended
and
the lower is in flexion
When the head is in Retraction what is the upper and lower cervical doing?
upper is in flexion
and
lower is in extension
What is Wolff’s Law and how is it used in PT?
Dr. Wolff said development in the bony skeleton the more external force that is applied makes it more prone to develop thicker and bigger bony parts
What does shoulder elevation mean?
the gross term says that it is any upward movement of the shoulder





