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
Coronal
Divides body into front and back sections
Transverse
Divides body into top and bottom sections
Flexión
Decreases angle to the front of the body
Extension
Increases angle to the front of the body
Dorsiflexión
Toes brought up to the face
Plantarflexión
Toes pointing towards ground
Abduction
Movement at joint moves limb away from the midline
Adduction
Movement at joint moves limb towards the midline of the body
Inversion
Sole of foot faces midline
Eversión
Sole of foot faces away from midline
Circumduction
Combination of abduction, adduction, flexion and extension. No rotation
Pronation
Palm faces posterior
Supination
Palm faces anterior and forearm bones parallel
