Anatomy pt2 Flashcards

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dorsalis pedis artery

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Artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals

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dorsal respiratory group

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portion of the medulla oblongata where primary respiratory pacemaker is found

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endocrine system

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complex message and control system that integrates many body functions, including release of hormones

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4
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enzymes

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Substances catalysts designed to speed up rate of specific biochemical reactions

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epidermis

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outer layer of skin, made up of cells that are sealed together to form watertight protective covering for body

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epiglotis

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thin leaf shaped valve that allows air to pass into trachea but prevents food and liquid from entering

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epinephrine

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A hormone produced by by the adrenal medulla that has vital role in function of the sympathetic nervous system

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esophagus

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collapsible tube that extends from pharynx to stomach. contractions propel food n liquids through to stomach

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expiratory reserve volume

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amount of air that can be exhaled following normal exhalation; average 1,200 mL

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extend

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straighten joint

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fallopian tubes

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long, slender tubes that extend from uterus to region of ovary on same side. Ovum passes through ovary to uterus through here.

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femoral artery

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principal artery of the thigh, continuation of iliac artery. Supplies blood to lower ab wall, external genitalia n legs. Palpate in groin area.

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femoral head

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proximal end of femur, articulating with acetabulum to form hip joint

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femur

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thighbone

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15
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flex/flextion

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bend/bending of joint

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16
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foramen magnum

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large opening at base of skull through which brain connects to spinal cord.

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gallbladder

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Sac on undersurface of liver that collects bile from liver n discharges it into the duodenum though bile duct

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gental system

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reproductive system

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19
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germinal layer

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deepest layer of epidermis where new skins cells are formed

20
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greater trochanter

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bony promincance on proximal lateral side of thigh, just below hip joint

21
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hair follicles

A

small organs that produce hair

22
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heart

A

organ that pumps blood throughout body

23
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heart rate

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number of heartbeats during specific time

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Hearing-Breuer reflex

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protective mechanism that terminates inhalation, preventing over-expansion of lungs.

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hinge joints

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joints that can bend and straighten but can’t rotate. restrict motion to one plane

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hormones

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substances formed in specialized organs or glands and carried to another organ or group of cells in same organism. Regulate body functions

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humerus

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supporting bone of upper arm

28
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hydrostatic pressure

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pressure of water against walls of a container

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hypoxic drive

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backup system to control respiration. Senses drops in the oxygen level in the blood

30
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ilium

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one of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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inferior

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below a body part or closest to feet

32
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inferior vena cava

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One of 2 largest veins in body; carries blood from lower extremities, pelvic, n abdominal organs to heart.

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inspiratory reserve volume

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Amount of air that can be inhaled after normal inhalation. in a addition to normal tidal volume

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interstitial space

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space between cells

35
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involuntary muscle

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no conscious control muscle

36
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ischium

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one of 3 bones that fuse to makes pelvic ring

37
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joint

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where 2 bones come in contact

38
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joint capsule

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fibrous sac that encloses joint

39
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kidneys

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2 retropertioneal organs that excrete end products of metabolism as urine and regulate body salt and water content

40
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labored breathing

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using chest, back, and abdomen to assist in breathing

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lactic acid

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metabolic end product of breakdown of glucose that accumulates when metabolism proceeds in absence of o2

42
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large intestine

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encircles abdomen around small bowel, consisting of cecum, colon, and rectum. Helps regulate water balance and eliminate waste.

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lateral

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further from midline

44
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lesser trochanter

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projection on medial/superior potion of femur

45
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ligament

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band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones.