CH 5 body Structure Flashcards

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1
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The lumen of a structure is the

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Central opening

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2
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The opposite of anterior is

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Posterior

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3
Q

A septum is a(n)

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Dividing wall

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4
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The synonym for periocular is

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Circumocular

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5
Q

The diaphragm separates the

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Thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity

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6
Q

The term dextropedal refers to the

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Right foot

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7
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The region of the abdomen named for the hip bone is

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Iliac

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8
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The term lumbar refers to the

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Lower back

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9
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A laparotomy is incision of the

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Abdominal wall

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10
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The peritoneum is the

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Large membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity

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11
Q

Megacephaly is

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Abnormal largeness of the head

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12
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The most superior medial region of the abdomen is the

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Epigastric

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13
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The term suprapatellar means

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Above the kneecapp

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14
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Cervicobrachial refers to the

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Neck and arm

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15
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The thoracic cavity is. Subdivision of the

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Central cavity

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16
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The term substernal means

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Below the sternum

17
Q

Celiocentesis is surgical puncture of the

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Abdomen

18
Q

The suprarenal gland is located

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Above the kidney

19
Q

The paranasal sinuses are

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Near the nose

20
Q

The dorsal body cavity consist of the

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Cranial and spinal cavities

21
Q

The frontal plane divides the body into

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Anterior and posterior parts

22
Q

A structure located in a caudaldirection is

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Inferior

23
Q

A medial structure is located

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Toward the midline

24
Q

The elbow is proximal to the

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Wrist

25
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A term that means the same as posterior is

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Dorsal

26
Q

Intrathoracic means

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Within the chest

27
Q

The term that means below the abdomen is

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Infra-abdominal

28
Q

The central, medial region of the abdomen is the

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Umbilical

29
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Anterior (ventral)

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Toward or at the front (belly) of the body

30
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Posterior (dorsal)

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Toward or at the back (dorsum) of the body