Intro Flashcards
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Anatomy
Study of the structure of the body and the physical relationship between it’s parts.
Physiology
The study of how the systems work and the way they maintain the health of an individual.
Pathology
The study of abnormalities and considers how they affect body functions causing illness.
Standard Anatomical Position
Facing forward, arms down, palms forward.
Sagittal plane
Left and right
Coronal plane
Posterior(back) and anterior(front)
Transverse plane
Superior(top) and inferior(bottom)
Body cavity
Area where air and blood can get in.
Proximal and distal
Close and far to point of limb attachment. (Ankle is distal to knee. Knee us proximal to ankle)
Medial and lateral
Closer to midline and further away from the midline.
Superficial and deep
Towards the body surface and farthest from the body surface
Body communication is through the…
Nervous and endocrine systems
Transport is through …
Blood and CVS
Negative feedback loop
Where homeostasis tries to counteract change on the system. E.g. shiver when cold to warm up.
Positive feedback loop
Where the body emphasises what is already happening. E.g. labour
