Anatomy defined – the study of the structure of the body and the relationship between structures Physiology defined – study of function of body parts Levels of structural organization:Atoms – Smallest building block of matter made up of protons, electrons and neutrons. Two or more atoms combine to form molecules which are the building block […]
Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Posture
The word posture conjures up many thoughts. Mom and Dad “saying stand up straight” or a picture of yourself hunched over a desk and computer attached to the phone. The word posture as per Webster is (1) the position or carriage of the body in standing or sitting; bearing (2) an attitude of mind; frame […]
Joint Movements
Types of Movements of the Joints Flexion and Extension – Extension occurs when the surfaces get farther apart and the bones straighten. Flexion results in a decrease of the angle at the joint and brings the bones closer together. They occur in the sagittal plane around a frontal coronal axis. Examples include the flexion of […]
Lymphatic System Basics
Functions of the Lymphatic System for Massage Therapists/Students: Draining interstitial fluid Protecting against invasion – immune response involving the Tand B lymphocytes and also phagocytes Transporting dietary fats – carry lipids and lipid soluble vitamins from the gastrointestional system into the blood Returns nutrients and proteins to the blood Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Lymphatic Capillaries […]
Connective Tissue Characteristics, Features, Functions
Connective tissue has a nerve supply except for cartilage and is highly vascular except for cartilage and tendons. It consists of three basic elements: Cells Ground Substance Fibers (collagen, elastin and reticular The ground substance or matrix may be fluid, semifluid, gelatinous, or calcified. The matrix is secreted by the connective tissue cells and adjacent cells […]