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Unit 3 Med Term Words > Cardiovascular system > Flashcards

Cardiovascular system Flashcards

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apex

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Tip or end of cone-shaped structure, such as the heart

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cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart

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cardiologist

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A medical specialist in diagnosis and treatment of the heart

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cardiology

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Medical specialty of diseases of the heart

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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The attempt to restore cardiac and pulmonary function

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cardiovascular

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Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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intercostal

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The space between two ribs

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mediastinum

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Area between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, venae cave, esophagus and trachea

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sternum

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Long, flat bone forming the center of the anterior wall of the chest

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coronary

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Blood flow through the vessels supplying the heart

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circulation

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Continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels

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endocardium

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The inside lining of the heart

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epicardium

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The outer layer of the heart wall

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14
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myocardium

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All the heart muscle

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pericardium

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Structure around the heart

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pulmonary

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Pertaining to the lungs and their blood supply

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visceral

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Pertaining to the internal organs

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aorta

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Main trunk of the systemic arterial system

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atrioventricular

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Pertaining to both the atrium and the ventricle

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atrium

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Chamber where blood enters the heart on both right and left sides

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bicuspid

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Having two points; a bicuspid heart valve has two flaps

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interatrial

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Between the atria of the heart

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interventricular

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Between the ventricles of the heart

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mitral

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Shaped like the headdress of a Catholic bishop

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septum

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A wall dividing the two cavities

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vena cava

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One of the two largest veins in the body

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ventricle

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Chamber of the heart or brain

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atrioventricular

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Pertaining to both the atrium and ventricle

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diastole

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Relaxation of heart cavities, during which they fill with blood

30
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pacemaker

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Device that regulates cardiac electrical activity

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sinus rhythm

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The normal (optimal) heart rhythm arising from the sinoatrial node

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systole

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Contraction of the heart muscle

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arrhythmia

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An abnormal heart rhythm

34
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bradycardia

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Slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute)

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dysrhythmia

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An abnormal heart rhythm

36
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fibrillation

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Uncontrolled quivering or twitching of the heart muscle

37
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palpitation

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Forcible, rapid beat of the heart felt by the patient

38
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tachycardia

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Rapid heart rate (above 100 beats per minute)

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Unit 3 Med Term Words (2 decks)

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