Directionals Flashcards
It is the study of structure and how body parts are organised.
Anatomy
It is the study of body functions.
Physiology
It is the study of diseases in the human body.
Pathology
TRUE OR FALSE: Anatomy is constantly changing. It is continuous and inconstant.
FALSE. Anatomy is not changing, rather it is improving.
Enumerate the FOUR BASIC REFERENCE SYSTEMS.
1) Direction
2) Planes
3) Cavities
4) Structural Unit
What is anatomical position?
1) E-rect position of the body
2) F-ace directed forward
3) A-rms at the side
4) P-alms of the hand facing forward.
DIRECTIONS: Superior means?
Above
DIRECTIONS: Inferior means?
Below/Lower
DIRECTIONS: Differentiate superior from inferior.
Superior describes the upper/above position while inferior refers to the lower part.
DIRECTIONS: Posterior means?
Back
DIRECTIONS: Anterior means?
Front
DIRECTIONS: Cephalad means?
Top/Head
DIRECTIONS: Caudal means?
Bottom
DIRECTIONS: Medial means?
Side to center
DIRECTIONS: Lateral means?
Center to side