Anatomic Reference Systems Flashcards
Used to describe the locations of the structural units if the body.
Example:
We learn in childhood: our right hand is on the right, and our left hand is on the left.
Anatomic Reference System
The anatomic references includes:
> Body planes
Body directions
Body cavities
Structural units
When body parts work together to perform a related function, they are grouped together.
Body system
The study of the structures of the body
Anatomy
The study of the functions of the structures of the body
Physiology
Describes the body standing in the standard position.
Anatomic position
Anatomic positions includes:
> Standing up straight so that the body is erect and facing forward
> Holding the arms at the sides with the hands turned so that the palms face toward to the front