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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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15
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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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21
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scoliosis

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side to side curvature of the spine

22
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body systems

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related organs that work together for a common goal or function

23
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how many systems does the body have within its structures?

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10

24
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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

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-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

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-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

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-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

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  • defends from sickness
    structures: lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, lymphatic vessels
    specialties: immunologist
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Integumentary

describe, list some structures, list specialties

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  • 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

A
  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • filters blood and removes waste
    structures: kidneys, uterus, bladder
    specialties: urology, nephrology
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Medical Imaging

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a term used for x-ray, computerized scans, and other techniques to see the internal of the body

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Radiologist

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physician that can use and interpret x-rays

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Technologist

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one whom is trained in science and technology practices

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Radiography

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the making of radiographs or other images

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Radiopaque

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when there’s a block of x-rays and these objects appear white on the viewed image

40
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Radiolucent

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Allows the passing of the x-rays (there’s no block). The objects appear dark on the viewed image

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Radioactive

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emitting radiation energy

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X-rays

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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

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uses a cathode ray tube so that one can see a moving image

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Sonography

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ultrasound technology that uses high frequency sound waves to see body strcutures

45
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Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

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basically a representation of x-rays made by computer to make images of things in the body

46
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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uses computer interpretations to make images of the body’s responses to a strong magnetic field

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Barium

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contrast medium or dye that helps make enhanced imaging of the digestive system

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Image Receptor

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captures radiographic image that exits the patient. This would include filmscreen cassettes and digital acquisition devices.

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Shield

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used to protect against radiation

50
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Transducer

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converts energy from one form to another

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