Unit 1: Terminology Flashcards
regional approach
study of a specific area of the body such as the head or neck
Systems approach
Study of the entire system of organs/components that act in a coordinated manner.
Anatomical position
Body is erect and upright facing forward toes facing upright feet parallel and flat on the floor Head level eyes facing forward palms also facing forward Thumbs facing away from the body
Body laying face down
Prone
Body laying face up
Supine
Langer lines
Collagen tension lines in the skin
Collagen fiber lines can be good for allowing you to determine the best incision lines
axial skeleton
consists of head, neck, and trunk
appendicular skeleton
consists of the limbs
Body cavity
describes internal surfaces of the body
Front of the body can be referred to as
Anterior or ventral
Back of the body can be referred to as
posterior or dorsal
Structures closer to the head can be referred to as
Superior or cranial
Structures further away from the head can be referred to as
caudal or inferior
Superficial vs Deep
Closer to the surface vs further away from the surface
sagittal plane
also called the median plane
cuts through the body vertically to create 2 parts on the left and right sides that are equal to each other
