Chapter 6 Flashcards
the body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. It is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis.
abdomen
the depression on the lateral pelvis where its three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snugly.
acetabulum
A firm prominence of cartilage that forms the upper part of the larynx. It is more prominent in men than in women. Also called the thyroid cartilage.
Adam’s Apple
The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy.
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system
adrenal glands
Pertaining to nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, or noradrenaline (such as adrenergic nerves, adrenergic response); also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine
adrenergic
Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen
aerobic metabolism
Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by slow, gasping breaths, sometimes seen in patients in cardiac arrest
agonal gasp or breathing
Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels
alpha-adrenergic receptors
The air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
alveoli
The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main by -product is lactic acid
anaerobic metabolism
The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward
anatomic position
The main artery leaving the left side of the heart and carrying freshly oxygenated blood to the body.
Aorta
The portion of the skeletal system that comprised the arms, legs, pelvis, and should girdle
appendicular skeleton
A small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen
appendix
The smallest branches of arteries leading to the vast network of capilaaries
arterioles
A pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces ( contact surface on the ends) of bones in synovial joints.
articular cartilage
One of the the two upper champers of the heart
atrium
The part of the nervous system that regulates functions such as digestion and sweating , that are not controlled voluntarily
autonomic nervous system
The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, spinal column, and rib cage
axial skeleton
a joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending
ball-and-socket joint
Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and bronchial dilation
beta-adrenergic receptors
The large muscle that covers the front of the humerus
biceps
The ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine
bile ducts