Definitions
The branch of science that deals with the structure (morphology) of body parts– their forms and arrangements.
What is anatomy?
divides the body into right and left
what is sagittal plane?
Long & Tubular, Have a shaft/body with an articular surface at both ends
What is long bones?
Is concerned with the functions of body parts—what they do and how they do it.
What is physiology?
divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
what is frontal plane?
Nearly equal in length and width
what is short bones?
Standing upright, feet parallel, head level and face forward, arms hanging, palms facing forward
What is Anatomical Position?
divides the body into superior and inferior parts
what is transverse plane?
Usually generally thin but usually provide protective functions
what is flat bones?
Top part of feet
what is dorsal?
divides the body into equal right and left halves
what is Median Plane?
Have complex shapes therefore cannot be classified as long, short or flat bones
what is irregular bones?
Palm of hand
what is palmar?
3 imaginary perpendicular reference planes that divide the body in half by mass
what is Cardinal planes?
Develop in tendons and are small round bones found in hands, knees, feet plus they protect tendons from stress and wear
what is Sesamoid Bones?