Week 1: Anatomical Terms 2 Flashcards
Tarsal
Ankle
Calcaneal
Heel
Abdominal Structure can be divided in..
- Abdominal Pelvic Quadrant Scheme (4)
2. Abdominal Pelvic Regions (9)- Tic-tac-toe
Ab Quadrants intersect at
Navel/ Umbilicus
Midclavicular Line
Vertical line in tic tac toe that passes through the midpoint of the clavicle (collarbone)
Subcostal Line
Superior Horizontal Line
Intercubucular line
Inferior Horizontal Line; passes through the tubercules of the pelvis
Abdomen Lateral Regions
- Hypochondriac= below cartilage
- Lumbar = lower back
- Inguinal = groin
Abdomen Medial Regions
- epigastric= above stomach
- umbilical= stomach
- hypogastric= below stomach
Carpal
Wrist
Viscera
Membrane that enclose body cavities (where internal organs are located) ;
Membrane Types
- Single membrane
2. Double membrane/ layer, against the organ and surrounding area; thin film of liquid exists between
Visceral Layer
Inner Layer
Parietal Layer
Outer or superficial layer
Meninges
Triple membran layer that lines the cranial & vertebral cavities