Lecture 2 Flashcards
Homeostasis
Maintaining a constant state in the body
Homeostasis feedback
When a controlled variable moves too far from the set point and responses in the body attempt to move variable back to the set point
Homeostasis feedfoward
The anticipation of an event that will change the set point and responses in the body that aim to prevent the movement from the set point
Features of anatomical position
Upright, face forward, feet together, palms face forward, remains the same regardless of motion
Anterior
Closer to the front
Posterior
Closer to the back
Superior
Closer to the head
Inferior
Closer to the feet
Medial
Closer to the center of the body
Lateral
Closer to the side of the body
Proximal
Closer to where the limb joins onto trunk
Distal
Further to where the limb joins to the trunk
Deep
Further from the skin/surface
Superficial
Closer to the skin/surface
Sagital
Divides body into left and right sides. Top to bottom