MOD-A Positions

MUSCULAR SYSTEM

The muscular system consists of layers of muscles that cover the bones of the sKeleton, extend across joints, and can contract and relax to produce movement.

Skeletal system

The skeleton is a strong yet flexible framework of bones and connective tissue. It provides support for the body and function protection for many of its internal parts

Circulatory system

This system consists of the heart and a network of vessels that carry blood. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells and removes waste products

Nervous system

Is the body’s main control system it consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and a network of nerves that extend out to the rest of the body

Lymphatic (immune) system

This system is a network of vessels that collects fluid from tissues and returns it to the blood. It also contains groups of cells that protect the body against infection.

Respiratory system

The respiratory system is centered on the lungs, which work to get life-giving oxygen into the blood. They also rid the body of a waste product, carbon dioxide

Endocrine system

Many body processes, such as growth and energy production, are directed by hormones. These chemicals are released by the glands of the endocrine system.

Digestive systems

The digestive system takes in the food the body needs to fuel its activities. it breaks the food down into units called nutrients and absorbs the nutrients into the blood.

Excretory system

The body's cells produce waste products. many of which are eliminated in urine. The job of the urinary system is to make urine and expel it from the body.

Reproductive system

The male and female parts of the reproductive system produce the sperm and eggs needed to create a new person. They also bring these tiny cells together.

Supine

Sims’ (posterior view)

Prone

Dorsal recumbent

Knee-chest

Standing

Lithotomy

Squatting

Sitting

Trendelenburg position

Anterior or Ventral:

In front of, front

Apex:

Tip or summit of an organ

Posterior or Dorsal:

After, behind, following, toward the rear

Cranial:

Head end of body

Caudal:

Toward the back, toward the tail - More toward feet or tail; below another structure

Distal:

Away from, farther from the origin - away from the point of attachment to the body

Dorsal:

Near the upper surface, toward the back of the body

External:

Toward the outside of the body

Inferior:

Below, under — a part below another part

Internal:

Toward the inside of the body

Lateral:

Toward the side, away from the mid-line

Medial:

Toward the mid-line, middle, away from the side

Parietal:

A membrane that covers an internal body wall

Proximal:

Near, closer to the origin - toward the point of attachment to the body

Rostral:

Toward the front

Superior:

Above, over - a part above another part

Ventral:

Toward the bottom, toward the belly - toward the front of the body

Visceral:

A membrane that covers an organ