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WHOLE BODY
FLASHCARDS FOR WHOLE BODY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ANATOMIC POSITION | Standing upright, facing forward, arms hanging by the sides with palms forward. |
| PRONE | A body lying down. The following terms are occasionally utilized to describe the orientation of the body in the context of specific physical examinations or surgical procedures. |
| SUPINE | A body that is lying down. The following terms are occasionally utilized to describe the orientation of the body in the context of specific physical examinations or surgical procedures. |
| ABDOMINAL CAVITY | The area contains the organs for digestion and reproduction. It is located in the lower part of the body. |
| ANTERIOR | Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Ventral |
| POSTERIOR | Describes the rear or direction towards the back of the body. The popliteus is located posterior to the patella. Dorsal |
| VERTEBRAL CAVITY | Spinal Cavity. The spinal cord is enclosed and protected by the vertebral column and cerebrospinal fluid. |
| SUPERIOR | The term "cranial" refers to a position that is above or higher than another part of the body. For example, it is used to describe how the orbits are superior to the oris. |
| INFERIOR | Describes a position below or lower than another part of the body, near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx or the lowest part of the spinal column). The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen. |
| ABDOMINOPELVIC CAVITY | The abdominopelvic cavity is the largest cavity in the body, with no physical membrane dividing it. The abdominal cavity contains the digestive organs, and the pelvic cavity houses the reproductive organs. |
| VENTRAL | Anterior: Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. |
| LEFT HYPOCHONDRIAC | The region of the left upper abdomen contains the spleen, a portion of the stomach, and the left colic flexure. |
| FRONTAL PLANE | The plane that divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions. A line that is perpendicular to the ground divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front) portions. |
| CRANIAL | Superior. It includes ventral, anterior and posterior cavity. |
| UMBILICAL | One of the nine regions of the abdomen is known as a quadrant. |
| CAUDAL | Inferior. Describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper, near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx or the lowest part of the spinal column). |
| TRANSVERSE PLANE | The plane divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions. Transverse planes produce images referred to as cross-sections. |
| PELVIC CAVITY | The pelvic cavity is a funnel-shaped space surrounded by pelvic bones and contains organs like the urinary bladder, rectum, and pelvic genitals. |
| HYPOGASTRIC | The hypogastric region, located below the stomach, contains the organs around the pubic bone. |
| DISTAL | Describes a position in a limb farther from the point of attachment or the body's trunk. The crus are distal to the femur. |
| MEDIAL | Describes the middle or direction towards the center of the body. The hallux is the innermost toe. |
| EPIGASTRIC | Resting on or covering the abdomen |
| DORSAL CAVITY | Includes the cranial and spinal cavities. |
| SUPERFICIAL | Describes a position closer to the body's surface. The skin is superficial to the bones. |
| RIGHT LUMBAR | This set of organs includes the gallbladder, the right kidney, part of the liver, and the ascending colon. |
| THORACIC CAVITY | The thoracic cavity is the upper part of the front cavity and is protected by the rib cage. It contains the lungs and heart in the mediastinum. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the lower abdominopelvic cavity. |
| DEEP | Describes a position deeper within the body. The brain is deep within the skull. |
| HOMEOSTASIS | The study of physiology focuses on the body's natural tendencies. |
| RIGHT HYPOCHONDRIAC | The right hypochondriac region contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, hepatic duct, and right colic angle. |
| SAGITTAL PLANE | Is the plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides |
| DORSAL | Largest body compartments. Includes the cranial and spinal cavities. |
| LEFT ILIAC | Also known as the left iliac fossa or inguinal region, it is located on the side of the hypogastric region, the hip bone's upper part. |
| VENTRAL CAVITY | Includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and their subdivisions. |
| LATERAL | Describes the side or direction beside the body. The thumb (pollex) is lateral to the digits. |
| MIDSAGITTAL PLANE | Vertical plane runs directly down the middle of the body, |
| PROXIMAL | Describes a position in a limb nearer to the point of attachment or the body's trunk. The brachium is proximal to the antebrachium. |
| RIGHT ILIAC | The right iliac region, also known as the right iliac fossa , is the lower right part of the human abdomen. |
| CORONAL PLANE | The frontal plane, also known as the coronal plane, is named after the Latin word "corona," meaning "crown." |
| CRANIAL CAVITY | It forms the inner surface of the base of the skull, providing a sturdy foundation for the brain. |
| LEFT LUMBAR | The central left area of the abdomen is located to the left of the midline and below the umbilicus. |
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