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Define Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy: the study of the structure of organisms
Physiology: the study of the functions of the living organisms and its components |
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What are the bodies 5 levels or organization?
Define them. |
- Cells
smallest living units of the structure and function of the body - Tissues organization of many similar cells working together to perform a function - Organs organization of many like tissues working together to perform a task - Systems organization of different organs functioning together to perform a task - Body as a whole the body's systems working together efficiently and effectively to sustain life |
 What position is this? |
Anatomic Position
standing straight with hands to the side and palms + head + feet turned forward |
 What position is this? |
Supine
lying on your back/spine |
 What position is this? |
Prone
lying on your back/abdomen |
 What are these 2 directional terms? |
Anterior
front, in front of (also called Ventral) Posterior back, back of (also called Dorsal) |
 What is this directional term? |
Superior
above (the midline) |
 What is this directional term? |
Inferior
below (the midline) |
 What is this directional term? |
Medial
towards the midline of the body |
 What is this directional term? |
Lateral
away from the midline of the body (towards the sides) |
 What is this directional term? |
Proximal
towards the point of attachment |
 What is this directional term? |
Distal
away from the point of attachment |
 What directional term represents the blue arrows? The red arrows? |
blue
Deep further away from the body surface red Superficial nearest to the body surface Ex: paper cut, rug burn ect. |
 What is the name of this directional plane? |
Sagittal Plane
dividing the body into equal left and right halves |
 What is the name of this directional plane? |
Frontal Plane
splitting the body into anterior and posterior positions |
