anatomical chuchu

Cards (23)

  • anatomy
    study of the structures of the body
  • types of anatomy (SRS)
    systemic - by organ system
    regional - by areas
    surface - uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures
  • physiology
    study of the processes and functions of the body
  • levels of organization (CCTOOO)
    chemical
    cell
    tissue
    organ
    organ system
    organism
  • anatomical
    standing erect, face forward, palms facing forward
  • supine
    laying face up (hilay)
  • prone
    laying face down (hapa)
  • cephalic
    towards the head
  • caudal
    meaning tail / towards the cocci
  • american english

    anterior (front)
    posterior (likod)
  • british english 

    ventral (front)
    dorsal (likod) - superior kun 4 legged animal
  • proximal
    lapit sa body
  • distal
    layo sa body
  • thoracic
    ribs; diaphragm
  • cranial
    brain
  • spinal
    spinal cord
  • thoracic
    pericardial - heart
    pleural - lungs
  • abdominal
    digestive system (peritoneal)
  • diaphragm
    divides thoracic and abdominal cavities
  • pelvic
    reproductive system
  • BODY CAVITIES (CSTPPAP)
    cranial
    spinal
    thoracic
    pleural
    pericardial
    abdominal
    pelvic
  • anterior = ventral = frontal
  • posterior = dorsal = sa likod