Science Informing Practice Flashcards
Define anatomy?
Structure of the body
Define physiology
Mechanisms of body functions
What is homeostasis?
The automatic, self regulating process to maintain the “normal”
What are the planes of the body? (3)
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Define anterior
Front
Define posterior
Back
Define superior
Towards the head
Define inferior
Towards the feet
Meaning of proximal
Close to
Meaning of distal
Further away
Meaning of medial
Closer to midline
Meaning of lateral
Further from midline
Which cavity protects the brain and spine?
Dorsal body cavity
What is the dorsal cavity split into?
Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
What is the ventral cavity split into?
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
What are the 3 serous membranes?
Pleura
Pericardium
Peritoneum