Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Composed of axial and appendicular systems
The body is erect, palms, arms, and hands face forward
What is anatomical position?
Relative to the periphery or away from the center.
What is peripheral?
Bending
What is Flexion?
Part of the body between the diaphragm and the 7th cervical vertebra
What is the thorax?
Medical terminology for neck
Cervical spine
Divides the body into right and left.
What is the sagittal section?
On or near the surface
What is superficial?
Stretch
What is extension?
Consists of the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs
Axial Skeleton
Inflammation of the mouth
Stomatitis
Front portion
What is anterior?
Away from the midline
What is distal?
to turn in
What is inversion?
Forehead
Frontal bones
The study of diseases of the nervous system
What is neurology?
Pertaining to the belly or anterior surface.
Toward the root or attachment point of the structure
What is proximal?
to turn out
What is Eversion?
Floating bone in the neck
Hyoid bone
Cellular component of blood that plays a role in hemostasis
Thrombocyte
Pertaining to the back of the body
What is dorsal?
Body in horizontal position with face up
What is supine?
Inward rotation
Pronation
Chest
What is thoracic cavity