Domain 1 Flashcards
Nervous system
Communication network within the body
Central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord, coordinates activity in body
Peripheral nervous system
Connect CNS to rest of body and environment
Motor neurons (efferent)
Transport impulses from CNS to effector sites
Sensory neurons (afferent)
Respond to stimulation, sends info from effector sites to CNS
Local stabilization systems
Attach to vertebrae, consist of:
Transverse abdominals, internal oblique, pelvic floor.
Global stabilization system
Attaches pelvis to spine, consists of:
Psoas, external oblique, adductors, etc
Movement system
Attach spine and pelvis to extremities
Stroke volume
Amount of blood pumped with each contraction
Heart rate
Rate of heart pump
Cardiac output
Volume of blood pumped each minute
Respiratory system
brings Oxygen in and moved CO2 out
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Contralateral
On opposite side of body
Ipsilateral
On same side of body
Integrative system
Analyze and interpret information from sensory neurons. Allows proper response
Motor function
The neuromuscular response to sensory information.
Going from cement to sand
Sensory function
Changing the way you walk when changing from cement to sand
Motor function
Realizing a change in environment and telling your body to change
Integrative function
