A&P: Intro and Medical Terminology Flashcards
Extracellular Fluid
Interstitial and Intravascular Fluid
Intracellular Fluid
Cytosol
2/3 of body fluid
Negative Feedback System
REVERSES a change
ex) blood pressure
Positive Feedback System
STRENGTHENS a change in controlled condition
Components of Feedback System
Receptor -> Afferent Pathway -> Control Center -> Efferent Pathway -> Effector
Cephalic
head
includes Cranial and Facial
Cervical
Neck
Antecubital
front of elbow
Antebrachial
forearm
Carpal
wrist
Palmar / Volar
palm
Mental
chin
Trunk
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
Umbilical
navel
Coxal
hip
Manual
hand
Pollex
thumb
Crural
leg
Tarsal
ankle
Dorsum
top of foot / back of hand
Hallux
great toe
Olecranal / Cubital
back of elbow
Perineal
region of anus and external genitals
Sural
calf
Calcaneal
heel
Plantar
sole
Ipsi~
same side
Contra~
opposite
Fowler’s Position
sitting up 90’
Semi-Fowler’s Position
leaning sitting 45’
Trendelenburg Position
head lower than rest of the body