EMS Chapter 6

A&P

Anatomy

• Structure of the body and its systems

Physiology

• Function and activities of biological structures/components

Pathophysiology

• The functional changes that accompany a particular disease or syndrome

Pt notes that his left arm is in pain. How do you report this?

• His LEFT arm is in pain. Although his left is technically YOUR right, you report what the PATIENT experiences

Coronal/Frontal Plane

• Vertically

• Divides front and back of body

Sagittal (Lateral) Plane AND Mid-Saggital midline Plane

• Vertically

• Divides left and right of body

• Mid-Saggital/Midline cuts it into EQUAL halves

Transverse/Axial Plane

• Horizontal

• Top and bottom

Skeletal Functions

• Provide structural support to bear body weight

• Provide a framework for soft tissues and internal organs

• Protect vital organs (heart and lungs)

• Red marrow found within internal cavities of bones produce red blood cells

The skeletal system is composed of ____ bones

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Axial Skeleton

• Longitudinal axis of the body

• Skull to the tailbone (COCCYX)

• Includes skull, facial bones, thoracic cage, vertebral column

Appendicular Skeleton

• Upper and lower extremities (arms and legs)

• Points of which they connect with axial skeleton (shoulder)

• Pelvis includes axial and appendicular skeleton components

Joint

• Where two bones meet

• Name of joint is a mixture of the two bones that are joining (eg. Sternum + Clavicle = Sternoclavicular

Ligament

• Fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone to stabilize joint

Tendon

• Tissue that attaches bone to muscle