Common terminology Flashcards
Words which will appear a lot
Define Anatomy
The study of the structure of the body and the physical relationships between its constituent parts.
Define Physiology
The study of how the body systems work, and the ways in which their integrated activities maintain the life and health of the individual - (functions of how things work)
Define Lateral
further from the midline and more towards the side of the body
Define Medial
closer to the midline that divides the body onto right and left halves
Define Posterior
towards the back of the body
Define Anterior
towards the front of the body
Define Inferior
towards the feet (below)
Define Distal
distance - furthest from the body
Define Superior
closer to the head (above)
Define Proximal
proximity - closer to the body
Define Superficial
closer to the surface
Define Deep
further from the surface more internal
Name the main cavities
- cranial
- dorsal
- spinal
- thoracic
- ventral
- pelvic
- abdominal
- abdominopelvic
Liver
Hepatic/Hepatology
Blood
Haematology
Heart
Cardiac
Kidney
Renal
Hormones
Endocrine/Endocrinology
Dermatology
skin
What are the main electrolytes in body fluid
- sodium
- chlorine
- magnesium
- calcium
- potassium
What pH is gastric juice
1-2pH (acidic)
What pH is blood
7.35-7.45 pH (slightly alkaline) - very strict parameters - if outside very serious disruption - buffers maintain pH in check
What pH is urine
6-7pH (slightly acidic)
