Anatomical Terms + Basics Flashcards
Aponeurosis
Sheet-like tendon
Articulation
The point of union between two structures
Belly
fleshy portion of a muscle
Body
major portion of a structure
Condyle
rounded prominence on a bone
Facet
a small smooth surface, often a point of articulation
Fascia
fibrous tissue encasing muscle
Fistula
opening, hole
Foramen
opening, passageway
Fossa
depression, groove, often for articulation
Head
proximal portion of a bone, closer to the point of attachment
Neck
constricted portion of a structure
Organ
Aggregates of tissues with functional unity
Process
prominence from a structure
Protuberance
bulge or prominence from the surface of a structure
Sheath
covering
Suture
immobile articulation fused in early development
Tendon
connective tissue attaching muscle to bone or cartilage
How many anatomical systems?
7
Muscular System
muscles
Digestive System
oral, etc.
Respiratory System
airway, lungs
Skeletal System
bones, cartilage
Reproductive System
urinary, endocrine systems
Nervous System
brain, etc
Special senses
visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory
A _____ is a group of organs that function together for some purpose
system
Anatomy
The study of the structure of organisms.
Physiology
The study of the function of living organisms and their parts
Axial Skeleton
the center point
Thorax
chest
Trunk/torso
body excluding head and limbs
Dorsal trunk
back
Appendicular Skeleton
the appendages
Upper extremity
arms, wrists, hands
Lower extremity
legs, ankles, feet, pelvis (fused hip bones)
Anatomical position
Standing
Legs together
Feet flat on the floor
Hands at the side
Arms facing forward
Hands facing forward
Prone
downward position, horizontal up
Supine
Horizontal facing up
ADduct
to, toward, when two bands are ADducted, there is a closing
ABduct
from, away, when two bands are ABducted there is an opening
Ipsilateral
of the same sides
Contralateral
of the opposite sides
superficial
at the surface (more external)
deep
away from the surface (more internal)
