Exam 1 Flashcards
Characteristics of the human organism (6)
- metabolism
- responsiveness
- movement
- growth
- differentiation
- reproduction
What is a disorder?
abnormality of the structure or function
What is a disease?
illness characterized by a set of symptoms
If a response reverses the original stimulus, the system is a…?
negative feedback system
If a response enhances the original stimulus, the system is a…?
positive feedback system
superior:
toward the head end or upper part
inferior:
away from the head end or upper part
anterior:
front of the body
posterior:
back of the body
medial:
towards the middle of the body
lateral:
away from the middle of the body
intermediate:
in between medial and lateral (armpit)
ipsolateral:
on the same side
contralateral:
on opposite sides
proximal:
closest to the joint
distal:
farthest from the joint
superficial:
towards the surface
deep:
away from the surface
What are the 2 major divisions of the body and do they consist of?
- Axial (head, neck, and trunk)
2. Appendicular (Limbs: arms and legs)
3 most common body planes
- midsagittal plane (left/right)
- frontal (anterior/posterior)
- transverse (upper half/lower half)
prone position?
lying face down
supine position?
lying face up
regional names? (5)
- Cephalic (head)
- Cervical (neck)
- Trunk (thoracic,abs,pelvis)
- Upper limb (arms)
- Lower limb (legs)
what does serious fluid do?
reduce friction
