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Final Exam Flashcards

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A vertical plane that is parallel to the midline and divides the body into unequal left and right parts

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Sagittal plane

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The study of body functions of a living organism in an abnormal state

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Pathophysiology

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An imaginary line drawn through the center of the body

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Midline

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An imaginary line drawn through the midpoint of the clavicle that is parallel to the midline

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Midclavicular line

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The plane parallel to the anterior surface of the body

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Coronal plane or frontal plane

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If a baby is vomiting, has diarrhea and the Fontanel is sunken in. What causes that

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Dehydration

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The attachment point of the upper extremity to the body, consisting of the scapula and clavicle

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Shoulder girdle

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The portion of the brain that plays an important role in hearing and memory

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Temporal lobe

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The joint between the temporal bone and the posterior condyle that allows for movement of the mandible

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Temporomandibular joint

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A depression in the middle of the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland is located!!

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Sella turcica

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What articulates with the glenoid fossa

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The shoulder joint (ball-and-socket joint) in which the head of the humerus articulates

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An abnormal bending of the spine to the side

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Scoliosis

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An exaggerated lumbar curve or hollow back

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Lordosis

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The bony anterior part of the palate, which forms the roof of the mouth

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Hard plate

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14
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The bones that form the hand

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Metacarpals

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Bones that form the foot

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Metatarsals

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A resting muscle breaks down fatty acids to make? It is used to build up energy reserves, which are later used during muscular exertion

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ATP

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17
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A test used to evaluate the integrity of the Achilles’ tendon for possible rupture

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Thompson’s test

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Accumulation of blood or fluid in an anatomic compartment, typically following trauma, resulting in compression of blood vessels and tissue damage secondary to ischemia and, if not recognized and treated, death of muscle and loss of limb

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Compartment syndrome

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Membranes of connective tissue that cover the lungs and line the inner borders of the rib cage

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Pleura

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The pleural membrane that covers the lungs

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Visceral pleura

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Lymph is formed in

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From interstitial fluid or extracellular fluid

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A passive circulatory system that transports a plasma-like liquid called lymph.

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Lymphatic system

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A triangular shaped gland located below the sternum in the superior mediastinum that produces lymphocytes

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Thymus

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A device used in pulmonary function testing that measures air entering and leaving the lungs over a specific period of time

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Spirometer

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A division of the nervous system that operates without conscious control and regulates the function of the internal organs, glands, and smooth muscle

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Autonomic nervous system

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What makes cerebral spinal fluid

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Ventricles

27
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Where is a subarachnoid bleed located

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Between the arachnoid and the pia mater

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From the peripheral nerves to the brain it’s

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Ascending

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What nerve enters the thorax and innervates the diaphragm

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Phrenic nerve

30
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What organ acts as a reservoir for bile

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Gallbladder

31
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A gallbladder attack or the presence of gallstones

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Cholelithiasis

32
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What controls the pituitary glands

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Hypothalamus

33
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A protective layer of fibrous connective tissue surrounding each kidney

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Renal capsule

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A lack of ADH results in

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Production of a large volume of very diluted urine

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A system of glands located throughout the body that secrete hormones that regulate many body functions, including growth, reproduction, temperature, metabolism, and blood pressure

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Endocrine system

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Genetic material is carried on chromosomes in the

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Nucleus of each cell

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Chromosomes are indiscrete, contained within bundles of

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DNA and protein called chromatin

38
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The three female hormones

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Estrogen, progesterone, and HCG

39
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During vaginal rejuvenation the ____________ get repaired

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Hymen

40
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Where does milk production take place

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Mammary glands in the breasts

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Potential life-threatening low blood calcium levels resulting from loss of parathyroid function

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Hypocalcemia

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Exocrine glands secrete substances through

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Ducts, like tears

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A layer of tissue immediately below the dermis. Also called subcutaneous tissue

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Hypodermis

44
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Another word for earwax

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Cerumen

45
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Muscle attached at the base of the hair that pulls the hair perpendicular to the surface of the skin in cold or threatening situations

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Erector muscle

46
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Hair aids in

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Thermal regulation and sensation

47
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Each nail contains

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A root, a body, and a free edge

48
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Eye is globe-shaped, and located within a bony socket in the skull called the

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Orbit

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Within the retina are numerous nerve endings, which respond to light by transmitting nerve impulses through the optic nerve that passes through the

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Optic foramen into the brain

50
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An opacification that develops in the lens of the eye, occasionally causing blindness

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Cataract

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A structure located in the cochlea that contains hairs that are stimulated by vibrations to form nerve impulses that travel to the brain and are perceived as sound

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Organ of corti

52
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Fluid in the membranous labyrinth of the ear

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Endolymph

Anatomy (9 decks)

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