the human body Flashcards
standard anatomic position
standing facing you, arms at sides and thumbs pointing outward
medial
closer to midline of body
lateral
away from midline
proximal
close
distal
distant
superior
closer to head
inferior
closer to feet
supine
lying on back
prone
lying face down, on stomach
lateral recumbant
lying on side (recovery position)
fowler
sitting, up right position
semi fowler
reclined sitting position
trendelenburg
shock position, feet/legs higher than head
inspiration
active process where diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
exhalation
passive process where diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax to their resting position
arterial bleed
bright red
venous bleed
dark red
perfusion
circulation of blood in an organ or tissue in an adequate amount to meet the cell’s needs
hypoperfusion
shock, inadequate perfusion
tendons
muscle to bone
ligaments
bone to bone
cartilage
elastic tissue that covers the ends of bones at moveable joints
fused joints
don’t allow for any movement btwn the bone ends, such as skull
hinge joints
allow movement in only one plane, such as knee, elbow, fingers
ball and socket joints
allow movement in more than one plane, shoulder and hip
