Definitions (Anaphy, Anatomical Position, Homeostasis)

Question 1

What is Anatomy?

Answer 1

Refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships.

Question 2

What is Physiology

Answer 2

Refers to the study of functions of the body’s structure

Question 3

What is Anatomical Position?

Answer 3

Refers to the specific body orientation used when describing an individual’s anatomy

Question 4

Significance of Anatomical Position in Patient Care

Answer 4

The anatomical position allows health care providers to communicate consistently giving the proper orientation when dealing with patients.

Question 5

What is Homeostasis?

Answer 5

Refers to any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival