Chapter 6 - The Human Body Flashcards
Anatomy
study that focuses on the physical structure of the body and its components
Physiology
the study of the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Pathophysiology
the study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease.
Umbilicus
Naval
Topographic Anatomy
The superficial landmarks of the body that service guides to the structures that lie beneath them.
Anatomic position
The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward.
Coronal (Frontal) Plane
And imaginary playing with the body is divided into front and back parts.
Sagittal (Lateral) Plane
An imaginary line with the body is divided into less than right parts.
Midsagittal (Midline) Plane
An imaginary vertical line drawn from the middle of the forehead through the nose and the umbilicus (navel) to the floor, dividing the body into equal left and right halves.
Transverse (Axial) Plane
An imaginary line with a body is divided into top and bottom parts.
Skeletal System
The framework of the body, composed of bones and other connective tissues, that supports and protects internal organs and other body tissues.
Axial Skeleton
The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
Coccyx
The last three or four vertebrae of the spine; the tailbone.
Thoracic Cage
The chest or rib cage.
Appendicular Skeleton
The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle.
Joint
The place went to bones come in contact; also called in articulation.
Ligaments
Bands of fibers tissue that connect bones to bones. Ligaments support, and strengthen a joint.
Cartilage
The smooth connective tissue that forms the support structure of the skeletal system, and provides cushioning between bones; also forms the nasal septum and portions of the outer ear.
Tendons
The fiber is connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Symphyesis
Joints that have grown together to form a very stable connection.
Joint Capsule
The fibrous sack that encloses a joint.
Sacroiliac Joint
The connection point between the pelvis and the vertebral column.
Articular Cartilage
A layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact services on the ends) of bones in synovial joints.
