Ch 6 - Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
Homeostasis
maintaining stable function with the environment
Distal
further from the body core
Medial
close to midline
Lateral
farther from midline
Dorsal
towards the feet
Superior
towards the head
Inferior
towards the feet
Anterior
front of the body
Posterior
back of the body
Supine position
lying flat on back, face up
Prone position
lying on stomach, face to one side
Recumbent (rescue) position
lying on the right or left side
Trendelenburg position
lying on back on inclined plane, feet above head
Reverse Trendelenburg position
lying on back on inclined plane, head above feet
Semi-Fowler position
lying on back with upper body elevated 45-60 degrees
High-Fowler position
lying on back with upper body elevated 90 degrees