Anat And Phys Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is anatomy?
Study of the structures of the body
What is physiology?
Study of function of body
What is a body cavity?
Hollow area of body containing organs
What does ‘axial’ refer to in anatomy?
Head, neck, trunk; has main sections
What does ‘appendicular’ refer to in anatomy?
Arms and legs
What is the ventral cavity?
Cavity located in front; includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
What is the dorsal cavity?
Cavity located in back; includes cranial and spinal cavities
forehead
Frontal
chin?
Mental
ocular orbital
Eye
chest
Thoracic
nose
Nasal
breast
Mammary
ear
Otic
buccal
Cheek
cervical
Neck
‘cranial’
Skull
‘facial’
Face
‘cephalic’
Head
‘oral’
Mouth
pelvic’
Pelvis
‘manual’
Hand
‘inguinal’
Groin
‘pubic’
Pubis
‘femoral
Thigh
foot?
Pedal
Refers to anything related to the foot.
What is the term for the mouth?
Oral
Pertains to the oral cavity.
What is the term for the armpit?
Axillary
Describes the area under the arm.
What is the term for the arm?
Brachial
Relates to the upper limb.
What is the term for the front of the elbow?
Antecubital
Refers specifically to the anterior surface of the elbow.
What is the term for the forearm?
Antebrachial
Indicates the area between the elbow and wrist.
What is the term for the wrist?
Carpal
Describes the area around the wrist joint.
What is the term for the palm?
Palmar
Refers to the inner surface of the hand.
What is the term for fingers?
Digits
General term for fingers or toes.
What is the term for the thumb?
Pollex
Specifically denotes the first digit of the hand.
What is the term for the knee cap?
Patellar
Refers to the kneecap area.
What is the term for the back of the knee?
Popliteal
Describes the area behind the knee joint.
What is the term for the calf?
Sural
Refers to the posterior part of the lower leg.
What is the term for the heel of the foot?
Calcaneal
Pertains specifically to the heel region.
What is the term for the sole of the foot?
Plantar
Refers to the bottom surface of the foot.
What is the directional term for ‘above’?
Superior
Indicates a position higher than another.
What is the directional term for ‘below’?
Inferior
Indicates a position lower than another.
What is the directional term for ‘toward the head’?
Cranial
Relates to the skull or head region.
What is the directional term for ‘toward the tail’?
Caudal
Indicates a position towards the lower end of the body.
What is the directional term for ‘in front of’?
Anterior
Indicates a position toward the front.
What is the directional term for ‘behind’?
Posterior
Indicates a position toward the back.
What is the directional term for ‘back’?
Dorsal
Refers to the back side of the body.
What is the directional term for ‘belly side’?
Ventral
Indicates the front or anterior side.
What is the term for structures on the same side?
Ipsilateral
Refers to the same side of the body.
What is the term for structures on opposite sides?
Contralateral
Refers to opposite sides of the body.