PHYSIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM REVIEW
258 detailed solutions.
NURSING 1002 - ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM REVIEW
258 detailed solutions.
Anatomy - ANSWER the study of body structure and how they are related to one another.
Physiology - ANSWER the study of body function; how the body parts work and perform life-sustaining
functions.
Homeostasis - ANSWER the core of bodily functions; the dynamic state of equilibrium of the body; its
ability to maintain a stable environment relative to its internal conditions.
Negative Feedback Loop - ANSWER results in a variable to change in such a way that is opposite to the
initial change, the ultimate goal of this mechanism is to prevent severe changes in the body.
Positive Feedback Loop - ANSWER enhances/amplifies changes, the variable will push further and
further away from the set-point. Typically, these mechanisms will have local effects, usually at the site of
the stimulus.
Axial Portion - ANSWER refers to the head, neck, and trunk
Appendicular Portion - ANSWER refers to the appendages; the upper and lower limbs.
Cervical - ANSWER refers to the neck region
Sternal - ANSWER refers to the breastbone region in the central part of the chest
,NURSING 1002 - ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM REVIEW
258 detailed solutions.
Axillary - ANSWER refers to the underarm area
Mammary - ANSWER refers to the breast region, near the nipple
Umbilical - ANSWER refers to the navel region; belly button
Inguinal - ANSWER refers to the groin region
Acromial - ANSWER refers to the top/point of the shoulder
Antecubital - ANSWER refers to the anterior surface of the elbow
Patellar - ANSWER refers to the kneecap; ventral area of the knee
Popliteal - ANSWER refers to the posterior surface of the knee
Crural - ANSWER refers to the lower leg region
Calcaneal - ANSWER refers to the heel of the foot
Plantar - ANSWER refers to the sole (bottom) of the foot
Scapular - ANSWER refers to the shoulder blade region
Vertebral - ANSWER refers to the area of the spinal column
, NURSING 1002 - ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM REVIEW
258 detailed solutions.
Lumbar - ANSWER refers to the lower back region
Sacral - ANSWER refers to the area above the tailbone and between the hip bones
Gluteal - ANSWER refers to the buttock region
Perineal - ANSWER refers to the region between the anus and external genitalia
Superior - ANSWER toward the head or upper body regions
Inferior - ANSWER away from the head, toward the lower part/structure of the body regions
Medial - ANSWER toward or at the midline of the body; inner side of
Lateral - ANSWER away from the midline of the body; outer side of
Proximal - ANSWER closer to the point of attachment (of a body part) to the body trunk
Distal - ANSWER farther from the point of attachment (of a body part) to the body trunk.
Median Plane - ANSWER also known as the midsagittal plane; divides the body into equal right and left
halves.
Parasagittal plane - ANSWER divides body into unequal right and left sides
Frontal Plane - ANSWER also known as the coronal plane, divides the body into front and back halves