A&P Basics
The study of the structure and relationships between body parts.
Anatomy
S-Shaped
Lengthening of the spine.
Axial Extension
The term that functions as the framework of the body.
Bones
The hip is this kind of joint.
Ball and Socket
The study of how those parts come together to function.
Physiology
The spine is composed of bones called
An increase in the primary curve of the spine (example Child's Pose).
Flexion
The term that describes where bones come together
Joints
The knee is this kind of joint.
Hinge
Tissues in the body are made up of this.
Cells
The neck makes up this part of the spine.
Cervical Spine
An increase in the secondary curve of the spine (example Cat Pose).
Extension
This term describes parts of that body that move bones.
Muscles
The lumbar spine is an example of this kind of joint.
Compressive
Organs in the body are made up of these.
Tissues
The spine has this many primary curves.
2
A twist is an example of this movement of the spine.
Axial Rotation
These connect bone to bone.
Ligaments
This joint action refers to turning inward toward the midline of the body.
Internal Rotation
Equilibrium of any organism's functioning occurs via this yogic term.
Sthira and Sukha
Posterior
A side bend is another way of describing this movement of the spine.
Lateral Flexion
These connect muscles to bones and ligaments.
Tendons
An example of this joint action is circling the wrist.
Circumduction