Unit One Flashcards
The science of body functions
Physiology
The science of body structures and the relationships among them
Anatomy
Condition of equilibrium or balance in the body’s internal environment due to the interplay of the body’s regulatory processes
Homeostasis
In the feedback system what is:
The Receptor?
Control Center?
Effector?
Receptor: Body structure that monitors changed in a controlled condition
Control Center: Where the receptor sends information to, to establish a range of valued to maintain homeostasis (the brain)
Effector: Where control center sends info to, will produce a response in order to maintain homeostasis
Anatomical term for Skull
Cranial
Anatomical term for Face
Facial
Anatomical term for Head
Cephalic
Anatomical term for Neck
Cervical
Anatomical term for Armpit
Axillary
Anatomical term for Arm
Brachial
Anatomical term for Front of Elbow
Antecubital
Anatomical term for Forearm
Antebrachial
Anatomical term for Wrist
Carpal
Anatomical term for Palm
Palmar
Anatomical term for Toes / Fingers
Digital or Phalangeal
Anatomical term for Thigh
Femoral
Anatomical term for Anterior Knee
Patellar
Anatomical term for Leg
Crural
Anatomical term for Ankle
Tarsal
Anatomical term for Foot
Pedal
Anatomical term for Forehead
Frontal
Anatomical term for Eye
Orbital or ocular
Anatomical term for Ear
Otic
Anatomical term for Cheek
Buccal
Anatomical term for Nose
Nasal
Anatomical term for Mouth
Oral
Anatomical term for Chin
Mental
Anatomical term for Breastbone
Sternal
Anatomical term for Breast
Mammary
Anatomical term for Navel (bellybutton)
Umbilical
Anatomical term for Hip
Coxal
Anatomical term for Groin
Inguinal
Anatomical term for Hand
Manual
Anatomical term for Pubis
Pubic
Anatomical term for Back of Hand / Top of Foot
Dorsum
Anatomical term for Chest
Thoracic
Anatomical term for Abdonimal
Abdomen
Anatomical term for Pelvis
Pelvic
Anatomical term for Base of Skull
Occipital
Anatomical term for Top of Shoulder
Acromion
Anatomical term for Shoulder Blade
Scapular
Anatomical term for Spinal Column
Vertebral
Anatomical term for Back of Elbow
Olecranal
Anatomical term for Between Hips (Posterior)
Sacral
Anatomical term for Buttock
Gluteal
Anatomical term for Back of Knee
Popliteal
Anatomical term for Calf
Sural
Anatomical term for Sole of Feet
Plantar
Anatomical term for Back
Dorsal
Anatomical term for Loin (lower back)
Lumbar
Anatomical term for Heel
Calcaneal
Superior vs. Inferior
Superior: towards the top of the head
Inferior: Away from the head
Anterior vs. Posterior
Anterior: Front of the body
Posterior: Back of the body
Medial vs. Lateral
Medial: Towards the midline
Lateral: Away from the midline
Directional term for being between two structures
Intermediate
Ipsilateral vs. Contralateral
Ipsilateral: On the same side of the body
Contralateral: On opposite sides of the body
Proximal vs. Distal
Proximal: Nearer to the attachment of the limb to the trunk
Distal: Further from the attachment of the limb to the trunk
Superficial vs. Deep
Superficial: Towards the surface of the body
Deep: Away from the surface of the body
Cranial vs. Caudal
Same thing as Superior vs. Inferior
What is the Pleural Cavity?
Cavity containing the lungs
What is the Pericardial Cavity?
Cavity containing the heart
What is the Mediastinum?
Cavity in-between the sternum, lungs, and vertebrae. From the neck to the diaphragm
Contains: heart, thymus gland, esophagus, trachea, and large blood vessels