Booklet 5 Flashcards
ecto
outside
ab
away
PSHx
post surgical history
NOH
neck of humerus
structure of the small intestine
longer thinner intestine, smooth muscle with mucosa, 3 x parts e.g jejunum, duodenum, ileum
HNPU
has not passed urine
perimysium
surrounding the muscle fibre
structure of a flat bone
wider then it is long and provides a place for muscle attachment
proctoscopy
visual examination of the anus and rectum via a proctoscope
U/O
under observation
function of R. system in maintaining homeostasis
to regulate pH levels in the blood by removing acidic wastes e.g co2
gastrogram
record of visual examination of the stomach
nil by mouth
NBM
function of blood vessels in thermoregulation
increase temp= vasodilation near organs to decrease heat loss via radiation and to decrease temp= vasodilation near skin to increase heat loss.