Chapter 1 The language of Anatomy Flashcards
carries the primary meaning of the word
Root
precedes the root and often alters its meaning
Prefix
follows the root to alter its meaning
Suffix
excessive; above normal
Hyper
deficient; below normal
Hypo
inter
between
intra
within
the body is in an erect stance facing forward
upper limbs straight
palms forward
fingers pointing downward at slight angle
lower limbs straight and slightly apart with toes pointing forward and soles of the feet flat on the floor
Anatomical position
Bodies major components
Head
Neck
Trunk(thorax, abdomen,pelvis)
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Trunk major components
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
extends between the neck and diaphragm
Thorax
extends between the diaphragm and superior part of the hip bones
Abdomen
located between the hip bones
Pelvis
extends between the shoulder and fingertips
Upper limb
extends between the hip and the tips of the toes
Lower limb
a group of anatomical terms are used to describe the location of body parts
Directional terms