Anatomy for the SLP WEEK 1

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on anatomy and communication terminologies.

Human Communication

One of the most complex processes involving hundreds of muscles and millions of nerves.

Anatomy

Study of the structure of organisms.

Physiology

Science dealing with the functions of the anatomy of living organisms.

Respiratory System

One of the six main systems involved in communication.

Phonatory System

System that produces vocal sounds.

Articulatory System

System responsible for shaping sounds into speech.

Neurologic System

System that controls communication through nerve functions.

Resonatory System

System that affects voice quality and projection.

Auditory System

System that involves hearing.

Anatomic Variability

The uniqueness of structures and functions within each individual.

Nomenclature

The system of names or terms used in a particular science.

Anatomical Position

Standard position of the body used as a reference for describing locations and surfaces.

Superior

Toward the top.

Inferior

Toward the bottom.

Anterior

Toward the front.

Posterior

Toward the back.

Medial

Toward the midline or axis of symmetry.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body.

Proximal

Toward the body or the root of an extremity.

Distal

Away from the body.

Ipsilateral

Same side as the referent.

Contralateral

Opposite side of the referent.

Abduction

Movement away from the body or midline.

Adduction

Movement towards the body or midline.

Flexion

Bending of a part.

Extension

Straightening of a part.