mid term study guide, intro to health occupations

inferior

The directional term that represents a view toward the lower part of the body in relation to the torso.

sagittal

which body plane separates the right and left sides of the body?

why is it important to understand body position?

standard directional terms prevent confusion when relaying information to others

posterior

the directional term that represents the back of the body

thoracic

the body cavity that is located inside the rib cage within the torso

which body position displays a prone position?

A; lying down, facing down.

medial

the directional term that represents heading toward the middle of the body

which displays the anatomical position?

A; the one on the left; feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, upper limbs slightly away from the trunk, standing upright, etc

body planes

these are created by imaginary lines that intersect the body into parts

which quadrant houses the pancreas?

left upper quadrant

body cavities

any space in the body that contains fluid and organs

midline

the directional term that represents the middle of the body

cranial

the most superior body cavity

which quadrant houses the appendix

right lower quadrant

which quadrant houses the colon

left lower quadrant

which quadrant houses the gallbladder?

right upper quadrant

which quadrant houses the spleen?

left upper quadrant

inferior

the directional term that represents where your feet are located

LLQ

the correct abbreviation for left lower quadrant

what is the meaning of RUQ?

right upper quadrant

symptoms are the first indication that something is ---- within the body

abnormal

which two systems work together to deliver oxygen toward cells?

respiratory and cardiovascular

which organ(s) work with the respiratory and digestive systems?

pharynx

which organ(s) works with the digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems?

liver

the digestive, cardiovascular, and skeletal systems work together to manage ----- in the body

nutrients

the urinary, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems work together to manage ------- in the body

pH

\----- is defined as the dysfunction of a structure or function within the body.

disease

which two systems work together to manage stability and protect the body?

skeletal and nervous

which organ(s) works with the endocrine and digestive systems?

pancreas

which organ(s) works with the endocrine and reproductive systems?

testes and ovaries