Anatomy/Physiology/Terminology Flashcards
“Anatomy” refers to
Structure of the body
“Physiology” refers to
Function of the body
What is “anatomical position”?
Standing erect
Facing forward
Arms down at sides
Palms forward
“Supine”
Face up, on back
“Prone”
Face down, on stomach
“Lateral recumbent (recovery) position”
Lying on side
Upper knee and thigh drawn upward
“Fowler’s position”
Lying supine
Upper body elevated 45°-60° angle
“Semi-Fowler’s position”
Lying supine
Upper body elevated
“Trendelenburg position”
Lying supine
Legs elevated higher than head
“Shock position”
Lying supine
Legs elevated ~12 inches
Spinal column has _ vertebrae
33 vertebrae
Divide spinal column into five parts
Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Coccyx
Number of vertebrae in cervical spine
C1-C7 vertebrae
Number of vertebrae in thoracic spine
T1-T12 vertebrae
Number of vertebrae in lumbar spine
L1-L5 vertebrae
