health flashcards since vivi didnt make them
provides care for women during pregnancy
obstetrician
treats the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system
endocrinologist
treats the diseases of the teeth and gum
dentist
treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system
gastroenterologist
treats the diseases and disorders of the heart
cardiologist
treats the diseases and disorders of the bones and joints
orthopedist
prevents and corrects improperly aligned teeth
orthodontist
treats the diseases and disorders of the nervous system
neurologist
treats the diseases and disorders of the skin
dermatologist
nerves that branch from the spinal cord; contains sensory neurons which relay messages to the spinal cord
spinal nerves
nerves that branch directly from the brain; reach every part of your body
cranial nerves
most important and complex part of the body
brain
nerve cells
neurons
part of the skeleton that contains the skull, vertebral column, hyoid bone, ribs, and sternum
axial skeleton
the part of the skeleton that contains the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and lower appendages
appendicular skeleton
body’s largest artery
aorta
largest internal of the body
liver
connects the pharynx to the stomach
esophagus
contains nerve fibers connecting the brain and spinal cord
brain stem
controls habits and muscle coordination; second largest part of the brain
cerebellum
largest part of the brain; controls conscious thought
cerebrum
serious reduction in the body’s water content
dehydration
red, swollen, hot, itchy skin
dermatitis
below-normal body temperature
hypothermia
freezing of body tissue
frostbite
a baby nine weeks or older
fetus
when the egg and sperm cells unite, it becomes a cluster of cells called a _____
embryo
body’s burning of food to create energy
metabolism
decrease the angle of a bone
flexor
increase the angle of a bone
extensors
the white of the eye
sclera
opening through which light enters
pupil
coloured part of an eye
iris
leading cause of accidental death or injury in the US
vehicle accidents/car crashes
body’s largest veins
venae cavae
delivers oxygen and removes excess carbon dioxide
lungs
connective tissue covering muscle tissue
tendon
between the bones
joints
allow bones to glide smoothly over each other
cartilage
fastens bones together
ligaments
bundle of nerve fibers along the spine
spinal cord
what does the acronym HELP stand for and when is it most beneficial?
Heat Escape Lessening Posture; when you are in cold water
the position most helpful in rough, choppy water
survival float
allows you to rest in water when you get a cramp or get tired
back float
swimming in place
treading water
abnormally-shaped cornea causing the eye to make it hard to focus at long and short differences
astigmatism
supports most of the body’s weight
pelvic girdle
muscle shrink due to lack of use
atrophy
enlargement of muscle due to use
hypertrophy
senses chemicals in the surrounding environment
chemoreceptors
respond to temperature (heat and cold)
thermoreceptors
study of the muscular system
myology
study of the heart and blood vessels
cardiology
study of anatomy in relation to movement, especially in the body
kinesiology
study of the skeletal system
osteology
study of the digestive system
gastroenterology
study of the respiratory system
pneumology
exerting as much force as possible at a constant speed
isokinetic
little to no outward movement on an immovable object
isometric
more or less constant force
isotonic
an-
without
brachia-
refers to the arm
carcino-
refers to cancer
cardio-
refers to the heart
-cide
killing
-gen
something that produces
hepat-, hepato-
refers to the liver
-ia
condition
-itis
inflammation
lip-, lipo-
fat/fatty
melan-, melano-
dark
my-, myo-
refers to mucles
-op, -ops
refers to the eye
-osis
disease
osteo-
bones
therm-, thermo-
heat
joint that allows the widest range of motion
ball-and-socket joint
joint that allows only a rotating motion
pivot joint
most basic form of emergency signal
three of anything
fatty acids insoluble in water
lipids
building blocks of protein
amino acids
condition where the eyes can’t focus at a distance
myopia
consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
carbohydrates
hard covering on the teeth
enamel
the master gland; regulates growth and metabolism
pituitary gland
responds to mechanical pressure
mechanoreceptors
never participate in wilderness or winter sports _____
alone