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chap 1 Flashcards

1
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homeostasis

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a state of balance which organs and systems can function effectively

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systemic anatomy

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focuses on anatomy and physiology

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regional anatomy

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regions of the body

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topographic anatomy

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landmarks of the body

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anatomic position

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the patient facing towards you, palms facing forward

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proximal

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towards the trunk of the body

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distal

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away from the trunk of the body

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8
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anatomy

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structure of the body

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9
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physiology

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functions of the body

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10
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anatomic planes

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imaginary lines that divide the body

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anterior (ventral)

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front of the body

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posterior (dorsal)

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backside of the body

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midclavicular line

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line drawn through the middle portion (collarbone)

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midaxillary line

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line drawn through the axilla (armpit)

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15
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range of motion (ROM)

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full distance that a joint can be moved

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flexion

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moving closer to the trunk of the body (flex)

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extension

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moving from the flexed position to the anatomic position

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internal rotation

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rotating inward (toward the midline)

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external rotation

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rotating outward (away from the midline)

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abduction

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extremity moving away from the midline

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adduction

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extremity moving towards the midline

22
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supine position

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lying face up

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prone position

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lying face down

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trendelenburg position

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the body is supine with the head lower than the feet

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fowler position

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a patient sitting up with knees bent or straight

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semi fowler position

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a patient who is sitting up but leaning back slightly

27
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cations

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ions with a positive charge

28
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anions

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ions with a negative charge

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