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Superficial
toward the exterior or surface of the body (external toward the body's surface)
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Deep
toward the interior of the body (internal away from body surface)
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Anatomical Position
the body erect, facing forward with the arms at the sides and palms towards the front
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Parietal
the walls of a cavity
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External
outside the body
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Visceral
the covering of the organs
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Fowler's Position
elevation of the head of bed, 45 degrees or more. With patient in a supine position
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Prone
lying horizontal with the face downward
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Supine
lying horizontal with the face upward
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Lateral Recumbent
- lying on the side
- Left Lateral Recumbent- on the left side, coma or SIMMS position, recovery position
- Right Lateral Recumbent- on the right side
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Midline
an imaginary line that divides the body into left and right portions
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Distal
away from the point of attachment or origin (farther from the trunk)
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Superior
- uppermost or above
- e.g. the head is superior to the neck
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Posterior
toward the back
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Inferior
- lowermost or below
- e.g. the foot is inferior to the ankle
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Proximal
nearest the point of attachment or origin (nearer the trunk)
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Anterior
toward the front (bellyside)
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Medial
nearest the midline of the body (toward the midline)
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Axial
relating to head, neck, and trunk. The axis of the body
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Lower extremity
from hips to feet
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Upper extremity
from shoulders to hands
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Cephalad (caudal)
toward the tail
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Cephalad (cranial)
toward the head
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Acromial
point of shoulder
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Appendicular
limbs, and their attachments to the axis
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Antecubital
front of elbow
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Deltoid
triangular muscle covering the joint of the shoulder
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Fibular (peroneal)
side of leg
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Sacral
region between hips
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Pubic
genital region (pubis)
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Vertebral
area of spinal column (spine)
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Inguinal
groin below pelvis
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Patellar
front of knee (kneecap)
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Perineal
region between the anus and the external genitalia
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Cardiac muscle
associated with the heart
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Smooth muscle
associated with the organs for involuntary movement
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Muscular system
consists of various types of muscles used for movement
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Urinary System
- elimination of waste products
- regulates water balance electrolytes, pH, blood pressure and produces hormones
- kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra
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Immune System
combat disease, return of tissue fluid towards the heart, filtration and removal of waste
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Digestive System
- takes in complex nutrients and breaks them down into a form, that can be readily used by body and aids in the elimination of semi-solid waste.
- stomach, intestines
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Skeletal System
- support, protection.
- Bone marrow provides a site for production of all blood cell types
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Reproductive System
allows for reproduction of the organism, produces hormones
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Nervous System
controls virtually all bodily functions and is the seat of intellect and being
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Endocrine System
Regulation of body function in concert with the nervous system
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Integumentary System
protection of the internal organs; regulation of heat, some immune functions
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Respiratory system
- provides oxygen to the body, while removing carbon dioxide and other wastes, helps maintain pH.
- lungs
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Circulatory System
- heart, blood, blood vessels
- Fn: Transports nutrients and other essential elements to all parts of the body
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Skeletal muscle
associated with the bones for voluntary movement, posture and heat production
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Trendelenburg or Shock Position
lying supine with lower part of the body elevated above the head
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Semi-fowler's Position
elevation of the head of the bed, less than 45 degrees with the patient in a supine positon
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Anatomy
study of structure
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