Anatomy & Phisiology Flashcards
Prana
Life force
The vagus nerve touches
Heart
Lungs
Stomach
This occurs when the vagus nerve is stimulated…
Heart rate decreases
Respiration slows down
Cortisol levels drops
Benefits of nasal breathing
Supports the nervous system
Reduces cortisol levels
Improves digestion
Increase mindfulness
Telomere
Part of the DNA sequence
Ischial tuberosity
Boney protrusions at the base of the pelvis
Major openings of the body
Spine
Shoulders
Hips
Compression
Bone on bone restrictions
Restrictions are a result of
A combination of compression and tension
Transverse plane
Upper and lower half of the body
Divides at the belly button
3 planes of the body
Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Core
Nipples to knees
Coronal plane
Front and back side of the body
Sagittal plane
Left and right side of the body
