*snap* "Oh, don't be such a baby, ribs grow back"

Supine

Lying horizontally with the face and torso pointing upwards

Prone

Lying horizontally on the stomach with the face and torso pointing downward

Anatomy

study of internal and external body structures and their physical relationships with other body parts

Physiology

study of the function or workings of the human body

Medial

closer to the middle of the body. It Is directed towards the middle centerline of the body

Lateral

a directional term meaning farther from the midline. It describes a position closer to the outer side of the body

Superior

Higher and toward the head

Inferior

Lower and away from the head

Superficial

Near or relatively close to the body’s surface or skin

Deep

A directional term heading towards the interior of the body, not close to the surface of the body

Posterior

The back view of the body

Anterior

The front view of the body

Sagittal plane

Splits the body into left and right sides running between the legs to the cranium at a lateral POV

Frontal plane

Splits the body front and back better seen at a POV Anterior or posterior view full body

Transverse plane

Splits the body into upper and lower parts it can be seen from both POVs horizontally

Levels of organization

Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms

Homeostasis

refers to the existance of a stable internal environment

Proximal

Toward the point of attachment to the trunk

Distal

Away from the point of attachment to the trunk

Regional anatomy

focuses on anatomical organization of specific areas of the body, such as the head, neck, or trunk

Systemic anatomy

study of the structure of organ systems

Clinical anatomy

includes:

• pathological anatomy(anatomical features that change during illness

• radiographic anatomy(anatomical strcutures seen using special imaging techniques

• surgical anatomy(anatomical landmarks important during surgery)

Developmental anatomy

study of the changes that take place between conception and adulthood

Cephalic

means toward the head or the entire head region.

Caudal

means toward the tail or the lower/posterior part of the spinal column

Positive feedback loop

body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis by increasing or enhancing the stimuli

Negative feedback loop

body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis by opposing the stimuli

Abdominopelvic quadrants