*(Chapter 6) Anatomy And Physiology/ Medical Terminology Flashcards
Q: What is Anatomy?
A: Study of the structure of the body.
Q: What is Physiology?
A: Study of the function of the body.
Q: What is Homeostasis?
A: Self-regulating process where the body functions optimally while adjusting to varying conditions.
Q: What is Pathophysiology?
A: Study of disease or injury.
Q: What is Perfusion?
A: Adequate circulation of blood throughout the body.
Q: What is Shock?
A: Inadequate perfusion.
Q: What is the Midsagittal Plane?
A: Divides the body into equal left and right sides.
Q: What is the Transverse Plane?
A: Divides the body into top and bottom at the level of the umbilicus (belly button).
Q: What is the Frontal (Coronal) Plane?
A: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
Q: What does “Anterior” or “Ventral” mean?
A: Refers to the front of the body.
Q: What does “Posterior” or “Dorsal” mean?
A: Refers to the back of the body.
Q: What does “Superior” mean?
A: Toward the top or above.
Q: What does “Inferior” mean?
A: Toward the bottom or below.
Q: What does “Proximal” mean?
A: Closer to the point of attachment.
Q: What does “Distal” mean?
A: Farther from the point of attachment.
Q: What does “Medial” mean?
A: Toward the midline.
Q: What does “Lateral” mean?
A: Away from the midline.
Q: What is Abduction?
A: Movement away from the midline.
Q: What is Adduction?
A: Movement toward the midline.
Q: What is Flexion?
A: Bending a joint to decrease the angle of the joint.
Q: What is Extension?
A: Straightening a joint to increase the angle of the joint.
Q: What is the Supine Position?
A: Lying on your back, face up.
Q: What is the Prone Position?
A: Lying on your stomach, face down.
Q: What is the Fowler Position?
A: Sitting position with the head elevated.