Intro to Anatomy and Physiology A & P 1 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology
Terms: Homeostasis Anatomical Position Superior Inferior Anterior / Ventral Posterior / Dorsal Medial Lateral Proximal
Distal Superficial Deep Visceral Parietal (inside body) Central Peripheral Cranial Caudal
External Internal Flexion Extension Rotation Abduction Adduction Supine Prone Fowler’s
Inversion Eversion Sagittal cut/view Frontal cut/view Transverse Axillary Torso Cephalic Cervical
Costal Cranial Inguinal Ab- Ad- Alg- Arth Bio- Brachi-
Cardi- Chole- Contra- Cyst- Cyto- Brady- Epi- Endo- Hyper- Hypo- -Algia -Asis
-Asthenia -Blast -Cele -Cid -Clysis -Coccus -Cyte -Ectasis -Ectomy -Emia -Ology
Parietal Occipital Frontal Temporal Plantar Gluteal Antecubital
Body Cavities Dorsal Ventral Contains: Cranial cavity Spinal cavity Holds the brain Spinal cavity Holds the spinal cord Ventral Thoracic cavity Holds the heart, lungs, and trachea Abdominal cavity Holds the stomach, liver, and intestines Pelvic cavity Holds the bladder and reproductive organs
Abdominal Regions RUQ RLQ LUQ LLQ Or Epigastric Umbilical Hypogastic R & L Hypo-chondraic R & L Lumbar R & L Iliac or Inguinal
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