lessons 3 Flashcards
an axial
(comprising skull vertebral column and rib cage)
appendicular
including shoulders, arms, hips and legs
Bones
the major components of the skeletal system, providing structure, support, and protection for the body.
Joints
the points at which bones connect, allowing for a range of movements
Cartilage
a flexible connective tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints, providing cushioning and reducing friction.
Ligaments
fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support.
-osis
This suffix implies a condition, particularly an abnormal or diseased state.
Skeletal Muscle
voluntary muscles that attach to bones and aid movement. They’re under conscious control and can contract and relax as needed.
-plegia
this suffix refers to paralysis
-emia
the condition of blood
what kind of blood vessel transport blood away from the heart?
arteries
Larynx is also know as …
voicebox
Larynx (Voice Box)
the organ responsible for voice production. It also prevents food and drink from entering the trachea.
-stasis
stopping or controlling
Nasal Cavity
the first point of entry for air, where it is filtered, warmed, and humidified before it proceeds to the lower respiratory tract.
Pharynx is also
throat
what kind of blood vessel returns the blood back to the heart?
veins
what kind of blood vessel allow exchanges for nutrients and wastes to take place?
capillaries
Pharynx (throat)
This tube-like structure connects nasal cavities to larynxes and esophages and plays an integral part in moving air toward lung cavities while food travels into esophaguses.
Trachea (Windpipe)
the main airway leading to the lungs, where air is further filtered before reaching the lungs.
Trachea is also know as …
Windpipe
Bronchi
the main passages into the lungs that further branch into smaller bronchioles, leading air into the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.
Lungs
the primary organs of respiration where oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled.
digestive system
complex arrangement of organs and glands that are in charge of decomposing food into essential nutrients that our body utilizes for energy, growth, and the mending of cells. Additionally eradicates leftover substances.
The start of the digestive process begins where?
The start of the digestive process begins in the mouth, where mechanical and chemical breakdown of food begins.
Esophagus
The muscular tube connects the mouth to the stomach, carrying food and liquids.
What do the stomach do?
This sac-like organ further breaks down food with the help of acids and enzymes.
What do the Small Intestine do ?
Most digestion and absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream occurs in this organ, which is made up of three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
What do the large intestine (colon) do ?
This organ absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining indigestible food matter, transmitting the useless waste material from the body.
What are the Accessory Organs and do they help the digestive system?
The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas aid digestion by producing and storing enzymes and substances necessary for food breakdown.
How are Initialisms and acronyms created?
created by using the first letters of a phrase or words to make a new term. ‘AIDS’ means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, while ‘CPR’ refers to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Latin abbreviations:
Certain abbreviations are derived from Latin, primarily used in prescriptions, like ‘q.d.’ for ‘quaque die’ (every day) and ‘b.i.d.’ for ‘bis in die’ (twice a day).
BPM
the number of times your heart beats in one minute
BMI
Body Mass Index measures body fat by using height and weight data as inputs into an equation that calculates an individual’s BMI index value.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This obstructive lung condition causes long-term breathing issues.
