HAS Finals Flashcards
what does the saggital line go through
through the skull down the head
what does the transverse line go through
half of the body
what does the frontal line go through
seperates the front and back of the body (like a square)
inguinal
groin
contusion
bruise
necrosis
cell death
pruritis
itchy skin
pedicul/o
lice
scoliosis
curved spine
kyphosis
humpback
sarcoma
tumor of the flesh
sarc- flesh
oma- tumor
calcaneous
heel (foot)
olecranon
elbow
kinesi/o
movement, motion
paraplegia
paralyzed from the waist down
quadriplegia
paralyzed all fours
ment/o
mind
caus/o
burning
hydr/o
water
anesthesia
loss of sensation
isotropia
cross eyes
eyes turning inward
exotropia
eyes pointing outwards
opt/o
vision, eye
meringoplasty
eardrum/tympanic membrane reconstruction
buccitis
inflammation of the cheek
gastroenteritis
inflammation of intestine and stomach
gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
phagia
process of eating
what is anatomy
study of structure
what is physiology
study of function
what are cells
smallest living structure
homeostasis
healthy/normal conditions
is sweating a negative/positive feedback loop
negative
pectoralgia
back pain
lumbar
lower back
antecubital
forearm
pedal
pertaining to foot
what does the integumentary system do
protects the organs from external environment via skin (barrier)
which system sends nerve impulses
nervous system
purpose of muscular system
responsible for movement and contractibility
purpose of digestive system
breaks down foods and liquids to turn into energy for the body while carrying out waste
purpose of circulatory system
moves blood throughout the body, gets rid of waste products, and helps tissues get enough oxygen and nutrients
nephr/o
renal
kidney(s)
what is matter
living and nonliving things we come into contact with
what is the smallest part of an element
atom
what is the chemical for hair
dissulfide
strongest bond
covalent
what is the biggest part of a (mono)saccharide
carbohydrate
oxibital
back of the head
what is the product from consuming plants
fibers
most important steroid
cholesterol
building blocks from proteins
amino acids
carries human traits
genes
organ that causes blood pressure
heart
what are the genetic codes for a person
the A, C, G, and Ts–
melignant cell
cancerous cell
reproducing cells:
stem cells
meiosis
process of a fertilized cell dividing
tissue
group of cells, in close proximity, organized to perform one or more specific functions.
location of epithelial tissue
covers most body surfaces and organs
which are duct and ductless glands
endocrine and exocrine
adipose tissue
fat tissue
poietic
to produce, producing
function of axon
carries out nerve impulses away from cell body
function of dendrites
recieves signals from other neurons
function of schwann cell
produce myelin sheath
location of stratum corneum
top layer of skin
2 major layers of skin
dermis and epidermis
layers of the skin
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
destruction from 1st degree burn
involves only epidermis
destruction from 2nd degree burn
involves epidermis and dermis
destruction from 3rd degree burn
burns all layers of the skin
what organ produces earwax
outer ear
location of apocrin gland
armpits and genital area
ulcer
sores in the lining of the stomach/small intestine
lacrimal glands
produce tears
iris
colored part of eye
rods
help see in low light
cones
help see color
pupil
contracts to let in light
what is the retina kept in place by
vitreous humor
hyperopia
farsightedness
myopia
nearsightedness
visceral sensation
perception of the presence of the internal organs
3 bones of the ear
ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes)
part of the eye thats transparent
lens
part of the ear that helps with balance
semicircular canals
cochlear
receptor for sounds
location of cardiac sphinter
bottom of esophagus meeting with the stomach
bacteria living inside and on skin
skin flora
symbiosis
any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms
function of bile salts
breaks down fats
function of bicarbonate
balances gastric juices
down syndrome is the most common ____
trisomy
other word for larynx
voice box
what are the 4 quadrants
upper right quadrant, lower right quadrant
upper left quadrant, lower left quadrant
