Chapter 5 Flashcards
The front of the body or body part
Anterior
The standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy
Anatomical position
The small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the lower quadrant of the abdomen, The function of which is not well understood
Appendix
The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
Alveoli
The study of body structure
Anatomy
The largest artery in the body; it transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
Aorta
The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on it’s own
Automaticity
The highest portion of the shoulder
acromion process
Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
Artery
The conversion of glucose into energy without the use of oxygen
Anaerobic metabolism
For divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury
Abdominal quadrants
The two upper chambers of the heart; the right chamber receives on oxygenated blood returning from the body, and the left chamber receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs
Atria
The conversion of glucose into energy by use of oxygen
Aerobic metabolism
The pelvic socket into which the ball of the proximal end of the femur fits to form of the hip joint
acetabulum
The smallest kind of artery
Arteriole
The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
acromioclavicular joint
The system made up of the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular system
Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
Coronary arteries
The ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the lyrics
Cricoid cartilage
The carotid and femoral pulses, which can be felt in the central part of the body
Central pulses
The top, back, and size of the Scott
Cranium
The brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
The wrist bones
Carpels
Specialized in voluntary muscle found only in the heart
Cardiac muscle
The collarbone
Clavicle
The cardiovascular system
Circulatory system
A system of specialized muscle tissue conducts electrical impulses that, in turn, stimulate the heart to be
Cardiac conduction system
The large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, they carry blood from the heart to the hat
Carotid arteries
A thin walled, microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen and carbon dioxide and nutrients and waste exchange with the body’s cells takes place
Capillary
Artery of the upper arm
Brachial artery
The division of the per referral nervous system controls involuntary motor functions
Autonomic nervous system
The heel bone
calcaneus
The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs
Bronchi
On both sides
Bilateral
The pressure caused my blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels
Blood pressure
Around saclike organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine
bladder
The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
Humerus
A sitting position
Fowlers position
Further away from the torso
Distal
In adequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
Hypoperfusion
Asack on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
Gallbladder
The inner layer of the skin, Rich and blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis
Dermis
A hormone produced by the body; as a medication, it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reaction
Epinephrine
The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity
Diaphragm
System by which food travels through the body and is broken down into absorbable forms
Digestive system
Artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
Dorsalis pedis artery
Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot
Dorsal or posterior
The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
Diastolic blood pressure
The large bone of the five
Steamer
System of glands that produces chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
And Ohren system
A leaf shape structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
Epiglottis
a passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs
Exhalation
The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
Fibula
The major artery supplying the leg
femoral artery
The lower posterior portions of the pelvis
Ischium
The voice box
Larynx
The two fewest bones forming the upper jaw
Maxillae
To the side, away from the midline of the body
Lateral
Towards the midline of the body
Medial
The free-floating bone in the neck that provides structure to the larynx
hyoid bone
The lower jaw bone
Mandible
The superior and whitest portion of the pelvis
Ileum
Organs in the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body
Kidneys
Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
Inferior
The largest organ of the body; produces bile to assist in the breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body
Liver
And active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs
Inhalation
The superior portion of this Stern
Manubrium
Of more moan produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
Insulin
Protrusion on the side of the ankle
Malleolus
Muscle that responds automatically two brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
Involuntary muscle
The point where two bones come together
Joint
The muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body
Large intestine
The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
Lungs
Tissue that connects bone to bone
Ligament
The basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
Pelvis
The kneecap
Patella
Referring to the palm of the
hand Palmer
The area directly posterior to the mouth
Oropharynx
The bony structures around the eyes; the eyesockets
Orbits
The nose bones
Nasal bones
The radio, brachial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt that per referral points of the body
Per referral pulses
A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food and did you watch the mom and the small intestine
Pancreas
The hand bones
Metacarpals
Align drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
Mid axillary line
The supply of oxygen too and removal of wastes from the cells and tissue of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
Perfusion
The nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system
And imaginary line drawn down the center of the body dividing it into right and left halves
Midline
The foot bones
Metatarsals
Tissue that can contract to allow movement of the body part
Muscle
The line through the center of each clavicle
Midclavicular line
The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that governs sensation, movement, and thoughts
Nervous system
The system of bones and skeletal muscles that supports and protects the body and permits movement
Musculoskeletal system
The area directly posterior to the
nose nasopharynx
Lying on the side
Recovery position
The body system that regulates fluid balance and infiltration of blood
Renal system
The lateral bone of the forearm
Radius
A flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
Plane
Components of the blood that carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells
Red blood cells
Artery of the lower arm; it is felt when taking the pulse at the rest
Radial artery
The total bones and the finger bones
Full lenses
Lying facedown
Prone position
The . Directly posterior to the mouth and nose is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
Pharynx
Referring to the soul of the foot
Plantar
The back of the body or body part
Posterior
The fluid portion of the blood
Plasma
Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle
Posterior tibial artery
The study of body function
Physiology
The rhythmic beats cost as waves of blood and move through and expand the arteries
Pulse
Components of the blood; membrane enclosed fragments of specialized cells
Platelets
Closer to the torso
Proximal
The vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
Pulmonary artery
Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Pulmonary vein
The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
Pubis
And organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system in the reservoir for reserves of blood
Splaine
Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
Stomach
Toward the head
Superior
The pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into the circulation
Systolic blood pressure
Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Tendon
The wing shaped plates of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx informs the Adam’s apple
Thyroid cartilage
The bony structure of the head
Skull
The bones of the body
Skeleton
The shoulder blade
Scapula
The process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells
Respiration
The system of nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
Respiratory system
The body system that is responsible for human reproduction
Reproductive system
The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
Skin
Hypoperfusion
Shock
The muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine divided into the duodenum that juju them in the ileum which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion
Small intestine
The breastbone
Sternum
The layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis
Subcutaneous layers
The anklebones
Parcels
Lying on the back
Supine
The chest
Thorax
Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
Vein
The tubes connecting the bladder to the ureter or penis for expiration of urine
Urethra
The process of moving gases between any hailed air and the pulmonary circulation of the blood
Ventilation
The position in which the patient’s feet and legs are higher than the head
Trendelenburg position
The two lower chambers of the heart
Ventricles
The trunk of the body
Torso
33 bones of the spinal column
Vertebrae
Components of the blood they produce substances that help the body fight infection
White blood cells
These form the structure of the cheeks
Zygomatic arches
The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Tibia
The windpipe; the structure that connects the pharynx to belongs
Trachea
The medial bone of the forearm
Oma
A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of the fluid and we one direction
Valve
The superior vena cava in the inferior vena cava which return blood from the body to the right a trim
Vena cava
referring to the front of the body
Anterior
The smallest kind of vain
Venule
Muscle but can be consciously controlled
Voluntary muscle
The inferior portion of the sternum
Xiphoid process
Word endings that form nouns, adjectives, or verbs
Suffix
The foundation of the word
Route
Routes that are combined in medical terms
Combining form
To our more whole words combined to form another term
Compound
Used to modify or qualify a root word
Prefects
List the nine arteries in the body
1) aorta
2) Pulmonary artery
3) Carotid
4) Femoral
5) Brachial
6) Radial
7) Posterior tibial
8) Dorsalis pedis
9) coronary arteries
