the science and study of the functions of vital processes mechanisms and functions of an organ or system of organs.
What is kinesiology
the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy physiology and mechanics of movement
What is histology
a form of microscopic anatomy. It is a branch of biology that studies microscopic structures of tissues and living organisms
What is pathology
the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease
Why is anatomy and physiology important to massage
thereputic massage directly affects the structure and function of the body
understanding the relation between structure and function increases the therapist's ability to improve function through specific touch
what is homeostasis
the balance achieved in the body's internal environment
why is homeostasis needed
external stresses placed on the body move the body out of balance, which can lead to disease
what are signs of disease
scientifically observable indications of a diseased state, fever abnormal heart rate or skin color, sweating
what are symptoms of disease
manifestations of the diseased state perceived by the victim of a condition, cannot be measured by a doctor, dizziness, chills, pain, numbness or fatigue
what is stress
any psychological or physical situation or condition that causes tension or strain on the body, can be positive or negative moves the body away from homeostasis
what is pain
primary sensation indicating tissue damage or destruction somewhere in the body
what is ischemia
reduced blood flow to an area
What is an infection
most common cause of disease in humans is the invasion of the body by harmful micro organisms ex bacteria, viruses fungi
what is inflammation
destruction of healthy tissue will result in inflammation which is a protective tissue ersponse characterized by swelling, heat redness and pain
Sagittal or Parasagittal
divides the body into unequal left and right halves
Midsagittal or Median
the plane that runs along the midline and divides the body into equal right and left halves
Coronal or Frontal
the plane that divides the body into Anterior and Posterior halves
Transverse or Cross Horizontal
the plane that divides the body or a limb into Superior and Inferior halves, not necessary equal
Superior
Above
Cranial
Toward the head
Inferior
lower than another structure
Caudal
refers to a structure being closer to the feet
Anterior
refers to a structure being more in front than another structure
Ventral
pertaining to organs found in the front
Posterior
refers to a structure being more in the back than another structure
Dorsal
pertaining to the organs found in the back
Medial
towards the midline, closer to the median plane than another structure
Lateral
away from the midline, being farther away from the mdian plane than another structure
Proximal
nearest to the point of attachment (trunk) LIMBS ONLY, closer to the root of the limb than another structure
Distal
farthest from the point of attachment (trunk) LIMBS ONLY further away from the root of the limb than another structure IN THAT LIMB
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