Anatomical Terms and Medical Terminology

Flashcards covering key concepts in Anatomy, Physiology, medical terminology, anatomical positions and planes.

What is the definition of Anatomy?

The study of the structure of the human body.

What is the definition of Physiology?

The study of function in the human body.

What are the two main study focuses of human biology mentioned in the notes?

Anatomy and Physiology.

What is the purpose of learning medical terminology?

To describe anatomical structures, procedures, conditions, processes, and treatments.

What is a prefix in medical terminology?

Indicates a location, direction, type, quality, or quantity.

What does the root in a medical term provide?

Essential meaning of the term.

What is the function of a suffix in medical terminology?

Indicates a specialty, test, procedure, function, disorder, or status.

What anatomical position is characterized by standing erect with eyes facing forward and palms facing forward?

Anatomical Position.

What does 'supine' refer to in terms of body position?

Lying face up.

What are the three primary anatomical planes?

Frontal, Sagittal, Transverse.

What does the term 'medial' mean?

Towards the midline of the body.

What does 'proximal' indicate in anatomical terms?

Nearer the center of the body.

What is meant by 'inferior' in anatomical terms?

Below.

What does 'dorsal' refer to in anatomy?

Top side of the foot.

What is the significance of utilizing abdominopelvic quadrants?

Used to describe the location of organs and tissues.

What organs are found in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?

Liver, Gallbladder, Right Kidney, Small Intestine.

What is the definition of 'hypogastric region'?

Urinary Bladder, Sigmoid Colon, Female Reproductive Organs.

What does 'visceral' refer to in anatomical terms?

Internal organs, usually in the chest or abdomen.

What position describes lying face down?

Prone.

What is the combining vowel commonly used in medical terminology?

Usually the letter 'o'.