Anatomy 1 Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of the structures that make up the human body and how those structures relate to each other
Anatomical Position
- palms forward
- feet together facing forward
- face forward
Sagittal
goes right through the middle of the body (between boobs)
Transverse plane
horizontal in the middle of the body
Supine
lying on back
Prone
palms down (push ups)
Frontal Plane
side to side (jumping jacks
Dorsiflexion
lifting the foot up
Plantar flexion
foot flat on the ground
Abduction
move arm away from the body
adduction
arm goes to body
Inversion
when the sole of the foot turns inward
eversion
when the sole of the foot turns outward
Pronation
palm face down
Supination
when the palm is faced upward
Axial Skeleton
Brain, sternum, ribs, and vertebral columns
Appendicular Skeleton
Pectoral griddle, upper limb, pelvic girdle, lower limb