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Chap 1. A&P Overview Flashcards

1
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What is the definiton of Anatomy

A

Structure and make up if an organism

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2
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What is the definition of physiology

A

Process and functions of the body

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3
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What is homeostasis

A

All systems working simultaneously to maintain a state of balance and which organs and systems can function effectively

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4
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What is the anatomical position

A

Body standing palms outward looking at you

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5
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What is the mid sagittal plane

A

Equal halves midline

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6
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What is the frontal plane a.k.a coronal plane

A

Front part of body ( anterior, ventral, front)

Back part of body
Posterior, dorsal, back

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7
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What is the transverse plane

A

Top and bottom half line at bellybutton

Top ( superior)
Bottom ( inferior)

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8
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Define superior and inferior directional terms

A

Superior is towards the brain

Inferior is towards the feet

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9
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What is the line directly in the middle of the body called

A

Midline

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10
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Direction away from the midline

A

Lateral

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11
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Direction towards the midline

A

Medial

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12
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Proximal and distal a directional term is used only for what

A

Limbs

Arms and legs

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13
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What is proximal

A

Up

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14
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What is the distal

A

Down

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15
Q

Where is the midclavicular line

A

In the middle of clavicle

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16
Q

What is the mid auxiliary line

A

Runs up and down from arm pit

Front of body anterior auxiliary line
Back of body posterior auxiliary line

17
Q

How many quadrants does the abdomen have

A

4

Right upper
Right lower
Left upper
Left lower

18
Q

What is supine position

A

Laying on your back

19
Q

What is the prone position

A

Laying on your belly

20
Q

What is the right lateral recumbent position

A

Laying on your right side

21
Q

What is the left lateral recumbent position

A

Lean on your left side

22
Q

What is the Fowlers position

A

Legs on the ground upper half of body higher than legs

23
Q

What is the Trendelenburg position

A

Legs higher than head

This position is to test how good circulation is and what type of neurogenic shock

24
Q

What is our ROM

A

Range of motion

25
Q

What is hyper extension

A

Beyond allowable extension

26
Q

What is extension

A

Maximum allowable extension

27
Q

What is flexion

A

Flex

28
Q

What is extension and flexion

A

Extension out flexion in

29
Q

What is abduction and adduction of leg

A

Adduction in

Abduction out

30
Q

On the foot what is Dorsy flexion and plantar flexion

A

Dorsi up

Plantar flexion down

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