Body Direction Term: Posterior

Toward the back part of the body

Body Direction Term: Medial

Towards the midline of the body

Body Direction Term: Frontal Plane

Divides the body into front and back portions

Body Direction Term: Transverse Plane

Divides the body into upper and lower portions

Body Position: Normal Anatomic Position

Standing with arms lank and palms forward

Modern beds allow the head of the bed to be elevated at different comfort levels. Ideal to have two to three pillows under the back and shoulders. Head of the bed at 30° for semi-Fowler’s, 45° to 60° for Fowler’s, and 90° for high Fowler’s. Flex elbows and place a pillow under each arm to prevent pull on the shoulders.

The Integumentary system

It consists of skin and includes epithelial, connective, and nerve tissue, as well as oil and sweat glands.

A medical term for skin which contains the three layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.

The layer of skin containing hair follicles, nails, and glands.

The bottom layer beneath the actual skin.

Musculoskeletal system

Provides the framework for the body, allowing movement and protection.

Irregular bones examples

Vertebrae, sacrum, and mandible.

Articulation or joint

A place of junction between two or more bones, with three types: immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable.

Broken down into shapes and movements: ball-and-socket, condyloid, gliding, hinge, pivot, and saddle joints.

Controls, directs, and coordinates body functions. Divided into central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia) systems.

Circulatory/Cardiovascular System

Made up of the blood, heart, and blood vessels.

Brings oxygen to the lungs and removes carbon dioxide. Includes nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Breaks down food physically and chemically for absorption. Includes serosa, saliva, uvula, and small intestine.

Made up of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

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Word Elements: Prefix

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Comes before the root word

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Front

Word Elements: Root Word

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Relating to specific body parts

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Word Elements: Suffix

Back

Comes after the root word

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Word Elements: Combining Vowel

Back

Makes the word easier to say

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Body Direction Term: Ventral

Back

Front part of the body

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Body Direction Term: Dorsal

Back

Back part of the body

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Front

Body Direction Term: Anterior

Back

In front of

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