Intro To Anatomy Flashcards
Inferior
Below
Prone
Face down
Anterior
Front
Anatomical position
Standing posture with the arms at sides and palms turned forward
Superficial
Close to surface
Dorsal
Back
Proximal
Close to midline
Levels of organization
Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs Systems Organisms
Positive feedback loop
Temporarily amplify the change that’s occurring
Deep
Deep into surface
Negative feedback loop
Oppose or negate a change in a controlled condition
Stabilize conditions
Posterior
Back
Distal
Far away from midline
Supine
Face up
Superior
Above
Looking down
Ventral cavities
Thoracic (Pleural) (Mediastinum) Diaphragm Abdominal Abdominal pelvic Pelvic
Sagittal
Right and left
Medial
Inside
Dorsal cavities
Cranial
Spinal
Ventral
Front
Homeostasis
Body maintaining relatively constant conditions within the body
Lateral
Outside
Anatomy
Structure
Frontal
Front and back
Transverse
Upper and lower
Three planes
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal