Examination Terminology Flashcards
What is inspection ?
Examination By Viewing
What is palpitation ?
Feeling for size, shape, firmness, location
What is auscultation ?
Listening to sounds of the body
What is percussion ?
Listening for echoes
What is homeostasis ?
The ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions near a set point even when external conditions change
What is the study of many species to look for similarities & differences ?
Comparative anatomy
What is the surgery that is used to diagnose illness by opening the body ?
Exploratory surgery
What is the examination term for carefully cutting and separating tissues to reveal their relationships ?
Dissection
What does ultrastructure refer to ?
Fine details, down to the molecular level, revealed by the electron microscope
What is a cadaver ?
A dead human body
What is gross anatomy ?
The study of body structures that can be observed without magnification
What is negative feedback ?
A stabilizing mechanism that restores homeostasis
What’s medical imaging ?
A way of viewing the inside of the body without surgery
What is exploratory surgery ?
Opening the body and taking a look inside to see what’s wrong & what could be done about it.
