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The body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. It is located below the diapragm and above the pelvis

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Abdomen

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The depression on the lateral pelvis where its 3 component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snuggly

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Acetabulum

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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

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Adam’s Apple

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The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenal Glands

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Pertaining to nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, or noradrenaline; also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine

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Adrenergic

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Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen

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Aerobic Metabolism

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Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped; seen in dying patients

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Agonal Gasps

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A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; it is the least harmful penetrating type of radiation and cannot travel more than a few inches or penetrate most objects

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Alpha

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Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels

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Alpha-adrenergic Receptors

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The air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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Alveoli

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The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main byproduct is lactic acid

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Anaerobic Metabolism

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The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward

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Anatomic Position

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The main artery leaving the left side of the heart, which receives blood from the left vintricle and delivers it to all the other arteries that carry blood to the tissues of the body

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Aorta

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The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis and shoulder girdle

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Appendicular Skeleton

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A small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen

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Appendix

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The smallest branches of arteries leading to the vast network of capillaries

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Arterioles

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A blood vessel, consisting of three layers of tissue and smooth muscle, that carries blood away from the heart

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Artery

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A pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in synovial joints

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Articular Cartilage

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One of two (right and left) upper chamgers of the heart. The right receives blood from the vena cava and delivers it to the right ventricle. The left receives blood from pulmonary veins and delivers it to the left ventricle

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Atrium

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The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary activities of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food.

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Autonomic Nervous System

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The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, spinal column and rib cage

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Axial Skeleton

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A joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending

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Ball-and-socket Joint

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A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; it is slightly more penetrating than alpha and requires a layer of clothing to stop it

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Beta

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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

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Beta-adrenergic Receptors

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The large muscle that covers the front of the humerus

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Biceps

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The ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine

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Bile Ducts

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The pressure that the blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as it passes through them

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Blood Pressure (BP)

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The major vessel in the upper extremities that supplies blood to the arm

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Brachial Artery

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The controlling organ of the body and center of consciousness; functions include perception, control of reactions to the environment, emotional responses and judgement

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Brain

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The area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by the cerebellum; controls functions that are necessary for life, such as respiration

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Brain Stem

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The tiny blood vessels between arterioles and venules that permit transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between body tissues and the blood

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Capillary Vessels

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The heart muscle

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Cardiac Muscle

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A measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in 1 minute, calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate

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Cardiac Output

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The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain

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Carotid Artery

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The smooth connective tissue that forms the support structure of the skeletal system and provides cushioning between bones; also forms the nasal septim and portions of the outer ear

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Carilage

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The first part of the large intesting, into which the ileum opens

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Cecum

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The brain and spinal cord

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Central Nervous System

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One of the 3 major subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the little brain; coordinates the various activities of the brain, particularly find body movements

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Cerebellum

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Fluid produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the meninges

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

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The largest part of the 3 subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the gray matter; made up of several lobes that control movement, hearing, balance, speech, visual perception, emotions and personality

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Cerebrum

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The portion of the spinal column consisting of the first 7 vertebrae that lie in the neck. The skull rests on and attaches to the first and second vertebrae.

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Cervical Spine

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Thin bands of fibrous tissue that attach to the values in the heart and prevent them from inverting

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Chordae Tendineae

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The substance that leaves the stomach. It is a combination of all of the eaten foods with added stomach acids

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Chyme

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The complex arrangement of connected tubes, including the arteries, arterioules, capillaries, venules, and veins, that moves blood, oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and cellular waste throughout the body

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Circulatory System

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The collar bone; it is lateral to the sternum and anterior to the scapula

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Clavicle

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The last 3-4 vertebrae of the spine; the tailbone

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Coccyx

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The transparent tissue layer in front of the pupil and iris of the eye

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Cornea

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An imaginary plan where the body is divided into front and back parts

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Coronal Plane (frontal)

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The area of the head above the ears and eyes; the skull. It contains the brain

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Cranium

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A firm ridge of cartilage that forms from the lower part of the larlynx

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Caricoid Cartilage

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A thin sheet of fascia that connects the thyroid and cricuid cartilages that make up the larynx

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Cricothyroid Membrane

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The portion of the tidal volume that does not reach the alveoli and thus does not participate in gas exchange; in some contexts, any portion of the airway that does not contain air and cannot participate in gas exchange, such as the trachea and bronchi

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Dead Space

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The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels

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Dermis

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A musculate dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax, separating the chest from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of this (and the chest wall muscles) brings air into the lungs. Relaxation allows air to be expelled from the lungs

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Diaphragm

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The relaxation, or period of relaxation, of the heart, especially of the ventricles

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Diastole

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A process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentration

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Diffusion

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The processing of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body

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Digestion

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The artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals

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Dorsalis Pedis Artery

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The complex message and control system that integrates many body functions, including the release of hormones; also regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis

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Endocrine System

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Substances designed to speed up the rate of specific ractions

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Enzymes

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The outer layer of skin, which is made up of cells that are sealed together to form a watertight protective covering for the body

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Epidermis

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A thin, leaf-shaped valve that allows air to pass into the trachea but prevents food and liquid from entering

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Epiglottis

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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline) that has a vital role in the function of the sympathetic nervous system; also, a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies, that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction. It also eases breathing problems by decreasing muscle tone of the bronchiole tree

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Epinephrine

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A collapsible tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach; muscle contractions propel food and liquids through it to the stomach

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Esophagus

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The amount of air that can be exhaled following a normal exhalation; average volume is about 1,2000 mL in the average adult man

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Expiratory Reserve Volume

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The tubes that extend from the uterus to the region of the ovary and through which the ovum passes from the ovary to the uterus; the primary location for fertilization of the ovum

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Fallopian Tubes

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The major artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia, and legs. It can be palpated in the groun area

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Femoral artery

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The proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

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Femoral Head

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The thighbone; the longest and one of the strongest bones in the body

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Femur

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A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord

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Foramen Magnum

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The portion of the cranium that forms the forehead

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Frontal Bone

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A sac on the undersurface of the liver that collects bile from the liver and discharges it into the duodenum through the common bile duct

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Gallbladder

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The reproductive system in men and women

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Genital System

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The deepest layor of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed

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Germinal Layer

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The space in between the vocal cords that is the narrowest portion of the adult’s airway; also called the glottic opening

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Glottis

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A bony prominence on the provimal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint

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Greater Trochanter

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The small organs that produce hair

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Hair Follicles

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A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body

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Heart

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80
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The number of heartbeats during a specific time (usually 1min)

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Heart Rate

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Joints that can bend and straighten out but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane

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Hinge Joints

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A chemical substance produced by a gland that regulates the activity of organs and tissues; regulates many body functions including metabolism, growth and body temperature

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Hormone

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The supporting bone of the upper arm

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Humerus

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The pressure of water against the walls of its container

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Hydrostatic Pressure

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A condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the respiratory drive; seen in patients with chronic lung diseases

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Hypoxic Drive

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One of the three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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Ilium

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One of the two largest veins in the body; carries blood from the lower extremities and the pelvic and the abdominal organs to the hart

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Inferior Vena Cava

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The amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation; the amount of air that can be inhaled in addition to the normal tidal volume

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Inspiratory Reserve Volume

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The space between the cells

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Interstitial Space

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The muscle over which a person has no conscious control. It is found in many automatic regulating systems of the body

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Involuntary Muscle

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One of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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Ischium

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The place where two bones come in contact

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Joint

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The fibrous sac that encloses a joint

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Jount Capsul

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Two retroperitoneal organs that excrete the end products of metabolism as urine and regulate the body’s salt and water content

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Kidneys

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Breathing that requires greater than notmal effort; may be slower or faster than normal and characterized by grunting, stridor, and use of accessory muscles

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Labored Breathing

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A metabolic by-product of the breakdown of glucose that accumulates when metabolism proceeds in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic metabolis)

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Lactic Acid

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The portion of the digestive tube that encircles the abdomen around the small bowel, consisting of cecum, the colon, and the rectum. It helps regulate water balance and eliminate solid waste

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Large Intestine

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The projection on the medical/superior portion of the femur

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Lesser Trochanter

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A band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones. It supports and strengthens a joint

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Ligament

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A large, solid organ that lies in the right upper quadrant immediately below the diaphragm; it produces bile, stores glucose for immediate use by the body, and produces many substances that help regulate immune responses

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Liver

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The lower part of the back, formed by the lowest five nonfused vertebrae; also called the dorsal spine

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Lumbar Spine

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A thin, straw-colored fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to the cells and carries waste products of metabolism away from the cells and abck into the capillaries so that they may be excreted

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Lymph

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Tiny, oval-shaped structures located in various places along the lymph vessels that filter lymph

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Lymph Nodes

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The bone of the lower jaw

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Mandible

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The upper quarter of the sternum

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Manubrium

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The uppper jawbones that assist in the formation of the orbit, the nasal cavity, and the palate and hold the upper teeth

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Maxillae

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Nerve tissue that is continuous inferiorly with the spinal cord; serves as a conduction pathway for ascending and descending nerve tracts; coordinates heart rate, blood vessel diameter, breathing, swallowing, vomiting, coughing, and sneezing

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Medulla Oblongata

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The biochemical processes that result in production of energy from nutrients within cells

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Metabolism

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The part of the brain that is reponsible for helping to regulate the level of consciousness

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Midbrain

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An imaginary vertical line drawn from the middle of the forehead through the nose and the umbilicus (navel) to the floor, dividing the body into equal left and right halves

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Midsagittal Plane (axial)

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The volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs per minute; calculated by multiplying the tidal volume and respiratory rate; also called minute ventilation

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Minute Volume

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Nerves that carry information from the central nervous system to the muscles of the body

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Motor Nerves

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The linings of body cavities and passages that are in direct or indirect contact with the outside environment

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Mucous Membranes

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The watery secretion of the mucous membranes that lubricates the body openings

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Mucus

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The bones and voluntary muscles of the body

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Musculoskeletal System

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The nasal cavity, or part of the pharynx that lies above the level of the roof of the mouth; formed by the union of facial bones and protects the respiratory tract from contaminants

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Nasopharynx

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The system that control virtually all activities of the body, both voluntary and involuntary

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Nervous System

118
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A neurotransmitter and drug sometimes used in the treatment of shockl produces vasocontriction through its alpha-stimulator properties

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Norepinephrine

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The most posterior portion of the cranium

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Occiput

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The pressure of water to move, typically into the capillary, as the result of the prescence of plasma proteins

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Oncotic Pressure

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The eye socket, made up of the maxilla and zygoma

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Orbit

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A tubular structure that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and trachea; forms the posterior portion of the oral cavity, which is bordered superiorly by the hard and soft palates, laterally by the cheeks, and inferiorly by the tongue

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Oropharynx

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The primary female reproductive organs that produce sex hormones and an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus

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Ovaries

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A flat, solid organ that lies below the liver and the stomach; it is a major source of digestive enzymes and produces the hormone insulin

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Pancreas

125
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A subdivision of the autonomic nervous system, involved in control of involuntary functions such as digestion of food and relaxation, mediated largely by the vegus nerve through the chemical acetylcholine

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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The bones that lie between the temporal and occipital regions of the cranium

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Parietal Bones

127
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The knee cap; a specialized bone that lies within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle

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Patella

128
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The study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease

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Pathophysiology

129
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The circulation of oxygenated blood through body tissues and vessels

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Perfusion

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The part of the nervous system that consists of 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of cranial nerves; these may be sensory nerves, motor nerves, or connecting nerves

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Peripheral Nervous System

131
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The wavelike contraction of smooth muscle by which the ureters or other tubular organs propel their contents

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Peristalsis

132
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A sticky, yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients and transports cellular waste material to the organs of excretion

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Plasma

133
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Tiny, disc-shaped elements that are much smaller than the cells; they are essential in the initial formation of a blood clot, the mechanism that stops bleeding

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Platelets

134
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The serous membranes covering the lungs and lining the thorax, completely enclosing a potential space known as the pleural space

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Pleura

135
Q

The potential space between the parietal pleura and the visceral pleura; described as “potential” because under normal conditions, the space does not exist

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Pleural Space

136
Q

An organ that lies below the midbrain and above the medulla and contains numerous important nerve fibers, including those for sleep, respiration, and the medullary respiratory center

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Pons

137
Q

The artery just behind the medial malleolus; supplies blood to the foot

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Posterior Tibial Artery

138
Q

A small gland that surrounds the male urethra where it emerges from the urinary bladder; it secretes a fluid that is part of the ejaculatory fluid

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Prostate Gland

139
Q

A hard, bony, and cartilaginous prominence found at the midline in the lowermost portion of the abdomen where the two halves of the pelvic ring are joined by cartilage at a joint with minimal motion

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Pubic Symphysis

140
Q

One of the three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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Pubis

141
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The major artery leading from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs; carries oxygen-poor blood

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Pulmonary Artery

142
Q

The flow of blood from the right ventricle through the pulmonary arteries and all of their branches and capillaries in the lungs and back to the left atrium through the venules and pulmonary veins; also called the lesser circulation

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Pulmonary Circulation

143
Q

The 4 veins that return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

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Pulmonary Veins

144
Q

The pressure wave created as the heart contracts and forces blood out of the left ventricle and into the major arteries

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Pulse

145
Q

The major artery in the forearm; it is palpable at the wrist on the thumb side

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Radial Artery

146
Q

The bone on the thumb side of the forearm

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Radius

147
Q

The lowermost end of the colon

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Rectum

148
Q

Calls that carry oxygen to the body’s tissues; also called erythrocytes

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Red Blood Cells

149
Q

A cone-shaped area that collects urine from the kidneys and funnels it through the ureter into the bladder

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Renal Pelvis

150
Q

The air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

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Residual Volume

151
Q

The physiologic process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, or, in the context of environmental emergencies, the loss of body heat as warm air in the lungs is exhaled into the atmoshpere and cooler air is inhaled

A

Respiration

152
Q

The inability of the body to move gas effectively

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Respiratory Compromise

153
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All structures of the body that contribute to the process of breathing, consisting of the upper and lower airways and their component parts. Nose, mouth, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. Also inculdes lungs, diaphragm, muscles of the chest wall, and accessory muscles of breathing.

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Respiratory System

154
Q

Located in the upper brain stem; responsible for maintenance of consciousness. specifically one’s level of arousal

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Reticular Activating System

155
Q

Behind the abdominal cavity

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Retroperitoneal

156
Q

The connection point between the pelvis and the vertebral column

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Sacroiliac Joint

157
Q

One of three bones (along with the two pelvic bones) that make up the pelvic ring; consists of 5 fused sacral vertebrae

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Sacrum

158
Q

An imaginary line where the body is divided into left and right parts

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Sagittal (lateral) plan

159
Q

The glands that produce saliva to keep the mouth and pharynx moist

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Salivary Glands

160
Q

The thick skin covering the cranium, which usually bears hair

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Scalp

161
Q

The shoulder blade

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Scapula

162
Q

Glands that produce and oily substance called sebum, which discharges along the shafts of the hairs

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Sebaceous Glands

163
Q

Fluid ejaculated from the penis containing sperm

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Semen

164
Q

Storage sacs for sperm and seminal fluid, which empty into the urethra at the prostate

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Seminal Vesicles

165
Q

The nerves that carry sensations such as touch, taste, smell, heat, cold and pain from the body to the central nervous system

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Sensory Nerves

166
Q

A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation, and therefore inadequate oxygen and nutrient delivery, to maintain normal cellular functions; also called hypoperfusion

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Shock

167
Q

The proximal portion of the upper extremities, made up of the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus

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Shoulder Girdle

168
Q

Muscle that is attached to bones and usually crosses at least one joint; striated, or voluntary, muschle

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Skeletal Muscle

169
Q

The framework that gives the body it’s recognizable form; also designed to allow motion of the body and protection of vital organs. 206 bones, divided into 2 sections; axial and appendicular skeleton.

A

Skeleton

170
Q

The portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum, consisting of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum

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Small Intestine

171
Q

Involuntary muscle; it constitutes the bulk of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in nearly every organ to regulate automatic activity

A

Smooth Muscle

172
Q

The part of the nervous system that regulated activities over which there is voluntary control

A

Somatic Nervous System

173
Q

Circular muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, tube, or opening. Examples are found within the rectum, bladder, and blood vessels

A

Sphincters

174
Q

A device used to measure blood pressure

A

A sphygmomanometer

175
Q

An extension of the brain, composed of virtually all the nerves carrying messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It lies inside of and is protected by the spinal canal

A

Spinal Cord

176
Q

The breast bone

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Sternum

177
Q

The outermost or dead layer of skin

A

Stratum Corneal Layer

178
Q

An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in the loss of brain function; also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

A

Stroke

179
Q

The volume of blood ejected with each ventricular contraction

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Stroke Volume

180
Q

Tissue, largely fat, that lies directly under the dermis and serves as an insulator of the body

A

Subcutaneous Tissue

181
Q

One of the 2 largest veins in the body; carries blood from the upper extremities, head, neck and chest into the heart

A

Superior Vena Cava

182
Q

The glands that secrete sweat, located in the dermal layer of the skin

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Sweat Glands

183
Q

The part of the autonomic nervous system that controls active functions such as responding to fear (AKA the “fight or flight” system)

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Sympathetic Nervous System

184
Q

A type of joint that has grown together to form a very stable connection

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Symphysis

185
Q

The small amount of liquid within a joint is used as lubrication

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Synovial Fluid

186
Q

The lining of a joint that secretes synovial fluid into the joint space

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Synovial Membrane

187
Q

The portion of the circulatory system outside of the heart and lungs

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Systemic Circulation

188
Q

The resistance that blood must overcome to be able to move within the blood vessels; related to the amount of dilation or constriction in the blood vessel

A

Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR)

189
Q

The contraction, or period of contraction, of the heart, especially that of the ventricles

A

Systole

190
Q

The lateral bones on each side of the cranium; the temples

A

Temporal Bones

191
Q

The fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

A

Tendon

192
Q

A male genital gland that contains specialized cells that produce hormones and sperm

A

Testicle

193
Q

The chest or rib cage

A

Thoracic Cage

194
Q

The 12 vertebrae that lie between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae. One pair of ribs is attached to each of these vertebrae

A

Thoracic Spine

195
Q

The chest cavity that contains the hear, lungs, esophagus and great vessels (the aorta and two venae cavae). Formed by 12 thoracicc vertebrae (T1-T12) and their 12 pairs of ribs.

A

Thorax

196
Q

A firm prominence of cartilage that forms the upper part of the larynx; the Adam’s apple

A

Thyroid Cartilage

197
Q

The shinbone;the larger of the 2 bones of the lower leg, responsible or supporting the major weight-bearing surface of the knee and ankle

A

Tibia

198
Q

The amount of air (in milliliters) that is moved in or out of the lungs during one relaxed breath; about 500mL for an adult

A

Tidal Volume

199
Q

The superficial landmark of the body that serve as guides to the structures that lie beneath them

A

Topographic Anatomy

200
Q

The windpipe; the main trunk for air passing to and from the lungs

A

Trachea

201
Q

An imaginary line where the body is divided into top and bottom parts

A

Transverse (Axial) Plane

202
Q

The muscle in the back of the upper arm

A

Tricep

203
Q

The middle and thickest layer or fissue of a blood vessel wall, composed of elastic tissue and smooth muscle cells that allow the vessel to expand or contract in response to changes in blood pressure and tissue demand

A

Tunica Media

204
Q

The inner bone of the forearm, on the side opposite of the thumb

A

Ulna

205
Q

A small, hollow tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder

A

Ureter

206
Q

The canal that conveys urine from the bladder to outside the body

A

Urethra

207
Q

A sac behind the pubid symphysis made of smooth muscle that collects and stores urine

A

Urinary Bladder

208
Q

The organs that control the discharge of certain waste materials filtered from the blood and excreted as urine

A

Urinary System

209
Q

A measurement that examines how much gas is being moved effectively and how much blood is flowing around the alveoli where gas exchange (perfusion) occurs

A

V/Q Ratio

210
Q

The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract that connects the uterus with the vulva (the external female genitalia); the lower part of the birth canal

A

Vagina

211
Q

The spermatic duct of the testicles; also called vas deferens

A

Vasa Deferntia

212
Q

The blood vessels that carry blood from the tissues to the heart

A

Veins

213
Q

Exchange of air between the lungs and the environment, spontaneously by the patient or with assistance from another person, such as an EMT

A

Ventilation

214
Q

One of 2 (right and left) lower chambers of the heart. The left chamber receives blood from the left atrium (upper chamber) and delivers blood to the aorta. The right chamber receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary artery.

A

Ventricle

215
Q

The 33 bones that make up the spinal column

A

Vertebrae

216
Q

Muscle that is under direct voluntary control of the brain and can be contracted or relaxed at will; skeletal or striated, muscle

A

Voluntary Muscle

217
Q

Blood cells that have a role in the body’s immune defense mechanisms against infection; also called leukocytes

A

White Blood Cells

218
Q

The narrow, cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum

A

Xiphoid Process

219
Q

The quadrangular bones of the chee, articulating with the frontal bone, the maxilla, the zygomatic processes of the temporal bone, and the great wings of the sphenoid bone

A

Zygomas

220
Q

The functions of the body or any of its parts

A

Physiology

221
Q

The skull is composed of two groups of bones:

A

cranium and facial bones

222
Q

How many bones is the face composed of?

A

14 bones

223
Q

How many bones is the spinal column composed of?

A

33 bones

224
Q

What determines the degree to which a joint can move?

A

The extent to which the ligaments hold the bone ends together and also by the configuration of the bone ends themselves.

225
Q

Upper extremities:

A

Shoulder girdle to the fingertips and are composed of the arm, forearm, hand, and fingers. The joints are the shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints

226
Q

4 planes of the body

A

Coronal (frontal) - front and back
Transverse (axial) - top and bottom
Sagittal (lateral) - left and right
Midsagittal (midline) - left and right equal halves

227
Q

3 support systems within the skeletal system

A

Ligaments
Tendons
Cartilage

228
Q

Bones of the skull

A 
Parietal bone
Frontal bone
Nasal bones
Temporal bone
Zygomatic bone
Maxillae
Mandible
Foramen magnum
Occipital bone
229
Q

Parts of the spinal column (33 bones, 5 sections)

A 
Cervial vertebrae (7)
Thoracic vertebrae (12)
Lumbar vertebrae (5)
Sacral vertebrae (5)
Coccygeal vertebrae (4)

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