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acetabulum

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The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits the hip joint

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acromioclavicular joint

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the joint where the acromion and clavicle meet

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acromion process

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the highest portion of the shoulder

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alveoli

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microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place

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anterior

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the front of the body or body part

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aorta

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the largest artery in the body. It transport blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation

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appendix

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The small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant

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arteriole

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the smallest kind of artery

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artery

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any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

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atria

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the two upper chambers of the heart

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right atrium

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receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body

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left atrium

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receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs

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automaticity

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the ability of the heart to generate and conduct on its own

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autonomic nervous system

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the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions

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bilateral

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on both sides

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bladder

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organ of the renal system; resivoir for urine

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bronchi

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The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs

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calcanues

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the heel bone

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capillary

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a thin-walled microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrients waste exchange with bodes cells take place

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cardiac conduction system

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a system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat

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cardiac muscles

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specialized involuntary muscles found only in the heart

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cardiovascular system

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the system made up of the heart and the blood vessels. Sometimes called circulatory system

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central nervous system CNS

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the brain and spinal cord

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coronary arteries

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blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart

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cricoid cartilage

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the ring shaped cartilage lower portion of larynx

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dermis

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the inner (second) layer of skin, rich in blood, vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis.

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diastolic blood pressure

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the pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling

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distal

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farther away from the torso

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endocrine system

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system of glands that hormones that help regulate many body activities and functions

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epiglottis

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the leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea

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epinephrine

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a hormone produced by the body, medicine it dilates the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions

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hypoperfusion

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inadequate perfusion, caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries SHOCK

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ilium

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the superior widest portion of the pelvis

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inferior

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away from the head

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inhalation

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an active process in which the rib cage and the diaphragm contact, expanding the chest cavity and causing air flow into the lung

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insulin

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and hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as medication by diabetic patines

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involuntary muscles

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muscles that respond automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled

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ischium

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the lower, posterior portion of the pelvis

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joint

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the point where two bones come together

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kidneys

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organs of the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body

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large intestine

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the muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestines and moves anything not absorbed by the body

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larynx

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the voice box

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lateral

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to the side, away from the midline

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ligament

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tissues that connect bone to bone

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liver

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the largest organ of the body, which produces bile to break down fats

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lungs

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the organ where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place

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malleolus

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protrusion on the side of the ankle; ankle bone

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mandible

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the lower jaw bone

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manubrium

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the superior portion of the sternum

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maxillae

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the two fused bones forming the upper jaw

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medial

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toward the midline of the body

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metacarpals

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the hand bone

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metatarsals

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the foot bones

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mid axillary line

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the line drawn vertical from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

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mid clavicular line

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the line through the center of each clavicle

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midline

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an imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing into left and right

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muscle

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tissue that contracts to allow movement of the body

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musculoskeleton system

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the system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement

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nasal bones

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the nose bones

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nasopharynx

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the are directly posterior of the nose

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nervous system

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the system of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought.

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orbits

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the bony structures around the eyes, eye socket

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oropharynx

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the area directly posterior of the mouth

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ovaries

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egg producing

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palmar

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referring to the palm of the hand

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pancreas

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a gland behind the stomach, produces hormones

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patella

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kneecap

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pelvis

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the basin shaped boney structure supports the spine, the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities

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perfusion

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the supply of oxygen to, and removal of waste from, the cells and tissues of the body in result the blood flow through the capillaries

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peripheral nervous system PNS

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the nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord

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peripheral pulses

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the radial, brachial, posterior tibial, and dorsal is pedis pulses which can be felt by the outlaying point of the body

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phalanges

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the toe and finger bones

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pharynx

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the area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. Made up of oropharynx and nasopharynx

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plantar

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referring to the bottom of the foot

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plasma

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the fluid portion of the blood

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platelets

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components of the blood; membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells.

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posterior

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the back of the body parts

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posterior tibial artery

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artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle

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prone

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lying face down

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proximal

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closer to the torso

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pubis

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the medial anterior portion of the pelvis

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pulmonary arteries

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the vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart and lungs

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pulmonary veins

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the vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

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pulse

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the rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries

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radial artery

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artery of the lower arm

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radius

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the lateral bone of the forearm

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recovery position

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lying on the side

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red blood cells

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components of blood, they carry oxygen to, and carbon dioxide away from, the cells

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renal system

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the body system that regulates fluid balance and filtration of blood. urinary system

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respiration

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(cellular) the process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells

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respiration system

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the system of the nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that bring oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide

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spleen

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an organ located in the upper left quadrant; acts as a blood filtration system for reserves of blood

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subcutaneous layers

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the layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis

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superior

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toward the head

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supine

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lying on the back

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systolic blood pressure

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the pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulations

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tarsals

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the ankle bones

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tendons

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tissues that connect muscle to bone

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thorax

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chest

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thyroid cartilage

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the wing-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the adams apple

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tibia

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the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

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torso

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the trunk of the body

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trendelenburg position

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the patients feet are higher than head

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ulna

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the medial bone of the forearm

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ureters

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the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder

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urethra

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tube connecting the bladder to the vagina/penis for peeing

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valve

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a structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of fluid in only one direction

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vein

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any blood vessels returning blood to the heart

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venae cavae

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the inferior/superior venae cavae; these two major veins return blood from the body to the right atrium

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ventilation

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the process of moving gases between inhaled air and the pulmonary circulation of blood

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ventral

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referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior

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ventricles

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the two LOWER chambers of the heart. There is a right ventricle (sends oxygen-poor blood to the lungs) and the left ventricle (send oxygen rich blood to the body)

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venule

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the smallest kind of vein

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vertebrae

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the 33 bones of the spinal cord

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voluntary muscles

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muscles that can be consciously controlled

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white blood cells

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components of blood; produce substances that help fight of infection

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xiphoid process

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the inferior portion of the sternum

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zygomatic arches

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cheek bones

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