lecture 2 - Terminology Flashcards
1
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what is the Anatomical position
A
- upright
- face forwards
- feet together
- palms face forwards
- remains the same regardless of movement
2
Q
what is homeostasis
A
The maintenance of relatively constant conditions in the internal environment (ECF) in the face of external (or internal) change
3
Q
Homeostasis relies on what regulatory mechanisms
A
- temperature
- ion concentrations ( calcium, potassium, sodium)
- fluid balance
- blood sugar levels
- and many more
4
Q
Feedback
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- feedback is an unconscious response ONLY
- feedback is when the controlled variable moves too far from the set point and responses from the body attempt to move the variable back to ‘normal’
5
Q
Feedforward
A
- feedforward can be BOTH conscious and unconscious response
- feedforward is usually when there is an anticipation of an event that will alter a controlled variable, so you may consciously ( or unconsciously) do something to minimize the effect
6
Q
superior
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higher than above
7
Q
inferior
A
lower than below
8
Q
medial
A
more towards the midline of the body
9
Q
lateral
A
further from the midline of body
10
Q
deep
A
further from the surface
11
Q
superfical
A
closer to the surface
12
Q
sagittal plane
A
runs down middle of body so there is a left and right side
13
Q
cornanal plane
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- back and front half
- also know as frontal plane
14
Q
transverse plane
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- top and bottom
- also known as horizontal plane
15
Q
flexion
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- decreases angle
- fleshy parts of limb brought closer together
