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SSLY Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy

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Anatomy Study of the bodily structures and the relationships among them
Physiology Study of the functions of the body parts
Skeletal System Bones The framework of the body
Muscular System Tissues of the body that generate motion and stability through their attachment to the bones: muscles, tendons and ligaments
Cardiovascular System Blood, heart and blood vessels
Upper Respiratory System Nose and Pharynx
Respiratory System Upper Respiratory: nose, pharynx Lower Resp.: larynx, trachea, bronchii and lungs
Lower Respiratory System Larynx, trachea, bronchii, lungs
Digestive System Gastrointestinal tract (GI): mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine Accessory structures: Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Nervous System Central Nervous System: brain & spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves
Endocrine System Hormones Exocrine and endocrine glands
Lymphatic System Lymphatic Fluid, tissues and vessels Red Bone Marrow
Intergumentary System Skin
Urinary System Kidneys, Ureters, bladder, urethra
Reproductive System Female: ovaries Male: Testes
Pregnancy Precautions Never strain in a pose Limit squatting (don't impede circulation) Avoid lying flat on back after first 3 months Avoid standing for extended periods Don't let lumbar curve sway too much Avoid rapid breathing
Pregnancy "Dos" Move quietly from within Dirgha, Ujjayi and Nadi Shodhana Pranayamas Breath using sound, especially chakra sounds
Pineal Gland Center of brain
Pituitary Gland Brain
Thyroid Gland Neck
Pancreas Behind Stomach, in front of spine
Adrenal Gland Top of Kidney
Gonad, Ovaries, Testes Male/female reproduction
Lymph Glands Neck, under arms, groin, inside chest, inside abdomen and pelvis.
Concentric contraction When a muscle naturally shortens upon contraction. (Biceps when lifting)
Eccentric lengthening When a muscle lengthens, rather than shortens. (Back bend)
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