Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
What is homeostasis?
Ability of body systems to maintain a relatively constant internal environment despite external environmental changes or conditions.
Why is Homeostasis important?
To ensure the levels of equilibrium is maintained for the body to function normally.
What are the 3 anatomical planes?
- Sagital
- Frontal
- Transverse
What is the name of the membrane that lines in the abdominal cavity?
Peritoneum
Name 2 types of skeletons?
Axial and Appendicular
What is Diagnosis?
Identification of disease (examination)
What is Prognosis?
Follows diagnosis and is the prediction of its cause and treatment
What’s another name for Anterior?
Ventral
What does Anterior mean?
At or towards the front of the body
True or false. The wrist is distal to the elbow?
True
Fill in the blank.
The skin is …… to the skeletal bones.
Superficial
What is the term for the backside in the anatomical position?
Posterior
True or false.
In referencing the side of the body, it is based on the examiners right or left side?
False. It is based on the patients right or left side.
Name the organ systems in the body?
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
- Muscular System
- Integumentary System
- Endocrine System
- Immune System
- Lymphatic System
- Skeletal System
Name 2 non verbal communication?
- Somatic Senses - touch,pressure,temperature and pain
- Special Senses - smell,taste,hearing, equilibrium and vision
