Medical Terminology Unit 1 Lesson 3 Flashcards
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Cranium
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superior of skull
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Cephalic
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pertaining to the head
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Orbital
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eye cavity
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nasal
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nose
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cervical
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neck region of the spine
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thoracic
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chest region of the back
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lumbar
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loin region of the back (stomach)
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sacral/sacrum
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lower back
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coccygeal/coccyx
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tailbone
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occipital
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posterior of head
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brachial
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arm
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carpal
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wrist
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palmar
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palm
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digital
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fingers
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femoral
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thigh
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popliteal
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back of knee
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plantar
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sole of foot
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axillary
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armpit
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lordosis
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“sway back” or “the lower back dip inward”
“increased concavity”
curve of cervical and lumbar
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kyphosis
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“humpback”
“increased convexity”
seen in thoracic region
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scoliosis
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side to side curvature of the spine
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body systems
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related organs that work together for a common goal or function
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how many systems does the body have within its structures?
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10
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Name the 10 body systems
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Cardiovascular/Circulatory Endocrine Gastrointestinal/Digestive Immune/lymphatic Integumentary Musculoskeletal Nervous Respiratory Reproductive Urinary
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Cardiovascular/Circulatory
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
-dishes out O2 and nuterients to cells
-carries waste and CO2 from cells
Structures: heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
Specialties: cardiologist, hematologist, internist
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Endocrine
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
-controls body activities with hormones
-includes ductless glands
Structures: thyroid gland, testes/ovaries, pituitary glad, etc.
Specialties: endocrinologist
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Gastrointestinal/Digestive
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
-convert food into useable
-gets rid of solid waste
Structures: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, etc.
Specialties: gastroenterologist, proctologist
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Immune/lymphatic
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- defends from sickness
structures: lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, lymphatic vessels
specialties: immunologist
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Integumentary
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- controls body temperature
- protects body and receives stimuli
- its the largest and most visible
structures: skin, sweat glands, hair, nails
specialties: dermatologist
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Musculoskeletal
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- gives the body strength, structure, and makes movement
structures: muscles, tendons, bones, joints, cartilage
specialties: orthopedics
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Nervous
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- the "electrical wiring system"
- controls body activities w/ electrical impulses
structures: brain, spinal, cord, nerves
specialties: neurology
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Respiratory
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- gives O2 to the blood and then at some point the O2 reaches the cells with help from the cardiovascular system
- takes CO2 out from the blood
structures: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs
specialties: allergist
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Reproductive
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- reproduces life and the organism
structures: testes, ovaries, penis, vagina, scrotum, uterus, breast
specialties: urology, obstetrics, gynecology
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Urinary
| describe, list some structures, list specialties
- filters blood and removes waste
structures: kidneys, uterus, bladder
specialties: urology, nephrology
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Medical Imaging
a term used for x-ray, computerized scans, and other techniques to see the internal of the body
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Radiologist
physician that can use and interpret x-rays
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Technologist
one whom is trained in science and technology practices
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Radiography
the making of radiographs or other images
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Radiopaque
when there's a block of x-rays and these objects appear white on the viewed image
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Radiolucent
Allows the passing of the x-rays (there's no block). The objects appear dark on the viewed image
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Radioactive
emitting radiation energy
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X-rays
made by exposing an image receptor to the energy waves from a cathode ray tube which is a x-ray generator
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Fluoroscopy
uses a cathode ray tube so that one can see a moving image
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Sonography
ultrasound technology that uses high frequency sound waves to see body strcutures
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Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
basically a representation of x-rays made by computer to make images of things in the body
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
uses computer interpretations to make images of the body's responses to a strong magnetic field
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Barium
contrast medium or dye that helps make enhanced imaging of the digestive system
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Image Receptor
captures radiographic image that exits the patient. This would include filmscreen cassettes and digital acquisition devices.
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Shield
used to protect against radiation
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Transducer
converts energy from one form to another
