Day 1: Anatomical Terminology & Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Anterior
A
In Front Of
4
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
5
Q
Medial
A
On the Inner Side
6
Q
Lateral
A
On the Outer Side
7
Q
Intermediate
A
Between a more Medial and a more Lateral Structure
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to origin or point of attachment
9
Q
Distal
A
Farther from origin or point of attachment
10
Q
Superficial (external)
A
toward / at the body surface
11
Q
Deep (internal)
A
Away from the body surface
12
Q
Median
A
Middle or Center
13
Q
Dexter
A
To the Right Side
14
Q
Sinister
A
To the Left Side
15
Q
Prone
A
Facing Downward
16
Q
Supine
A
Facing Upward
17
Q
Palmer
A
Palm
18
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of the Foot
19
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Right and Left Halves
20
Q
Frontal Plane
A
Front and Back Halves
21
Q
Transverse Plane
A
Top and Bottom Halves
22
Q
Skeletal System Functions
A
- Protection of Vital Organs
- Support; Posture
- Movement in the Body
- Mineral and Growth Factor Storage
- Hematopoiesis
23
Q
Axial Skeleton
A
Protection and Support (80 Bones)
24
Q
Appendicular Skeleton
A
Movement (126 Bones)
25
Classifications / Types of Bones
1. Long Bones (Femur)
2. Short Bones (Carpals)
3. Flat Bones (Sternum)
4. Irregular Bones (Vertebrae)
5. Sesamoid Bones (Patella)
