Chapter 1 A&P Flashcards
Define anatomy
The study of the form and structure of the body
Define physiology
Examination of how the body functions
Can you separate structure and function?
No, together they provide the basis for understanding health and human performance
What is the anatomic position?
- upright stance
- feet parallel and flat on the floor
- upper limbs at the side of the body
- palms face anteriorly
- head is level
- eyes look forward
Define facing anteriorly
Facing towards the front
Define prone
Body lying facedown
Define supine
Body lying faceup
Laying on your s(u)pine
Closest to the surface
Superficial
Midway into the body
Intermediate
Deepest in the body
Deep
Term for the same side of the body
Ipsilateral
Term for the opposite side of the body
Contralateral
What are the two regions of the human body?
Axial and Appendicular
What is the purpose of body cavities?
They are spaces within the body that help protect, separate, and support internal organs
