Directional terms ect. Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of the structure and form of body parts
Physiology
The study of how the body and it’s parts function as one
Gross
Large structures
Microscopic
Very small
Anatomical position
Like the Vitruvian man
Directional terms
Used to explain precisely when one body structure is in relation to another
Regional terms
Names of specific body areas
Thoracic cavity
Holds lungs, the bottom is the diaphragm
Abdominopelvic cavity
Abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity
Oral cavity
Contains teeth and tongue, continuous with digestive system
Nasal cavity
Medially divided cavity is part of with respiratory
Orbital
Houses eyes and presents them in anterior position
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a set point inside the body, dynamic state of equilibrium and adaptation
No system works in isolation
The systems communicate
Supine
Lying face up
Prone
Lying face down
Lateral recumbent position
Laying on side
Modified Haines
Laying down with arm on head, knees bent
Saggital plane
Divides right and left - down the middle is medial or medial
Frontal plane
Back and front
Transverse plane
Top and bottom
Synthesis
Combining of chemicals to make something bigger
Decomposition
Breaking down to smaller parts
H2O properties
Universal solvent ( polar nature), high heat capacity, evaporative coolant
