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Module 4 Definitions/A&P Flashcards

1
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scoliosis

A

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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2
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intercellular

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between cells

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3
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intracellular

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within the cell

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orthopnea

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needing to sit up straight to breathe comfortably

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5
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hematopoiesis

A

the formation of blood

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6
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red bone marrow

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produces blood cells

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yellow bone marrow

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stores energy as fat

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8
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functions of the skeletal system

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protect internal organs, store minerals and fat, produce blood cells, facilitate movement, support the body

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cranium

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skull

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cranial bones

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frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal

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facial bones

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maxilla, mandible, zygomatic

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upper jaw bone

A

maxilla

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13
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lower jaw bone

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mandible

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14
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cheekbone

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zygomatic

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15
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total number of vertebrae

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33

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16
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cervical vertebrae

A

neck bones (7 total)

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17
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thoracic vertebrae

A

upper back (12 total)

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18
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lumbar vertebrae

A

lower back (5 total)

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19
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Sacrum

A

5 fused vertebrae

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20
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Coccyx

A

tailbone (4 fused)

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21
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xiphoid process

A

inferior portion of the sternum

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22
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upper arm bone

A

humerus

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23
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forearm bones

A

radius and ulna

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24
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forearm bone on the thumb side

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radius

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25
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forearm bone on the pinky side

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ulna

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26
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wrist bones

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carpals

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27
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palm bones

A

metacarpals

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28
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fingers and toes

A

phalanges

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29
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pelvic bones

A

ilium, ischium, pubis

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30
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thigh bone

A

femur

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31
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kneecap

32
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lower leg bones

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tibia and fibula

33
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medial lower leg bone

34
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lateral lower leg bone

35
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ankle bones

36
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foot bones

A

metatarsals

37
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clavicle

A

collar bone

38
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scapula

A

shoulder bone

39
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tendon

A

connects muscle to bone

40
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ligament

A

connects bone to bobe

41
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greenstick fracture

A

bone breaks incompletely

42
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transverse fracture

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complete fracture that is straight across the bone

43
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comminuted fracture

A

bone breaks into many fragments

44
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spiral fracture

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bone is broken in a spiral because of a twisting force

45
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compound (open) fracture

A

bone breaks through the skin

46
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simple (closed) fracture

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bone is broken but there is no open wound in the skin

47
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arthritits

A

inflammation of a joint

48
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osteoarthritis

A

wear-and-tear arthritis, most commonly associated with aging

49
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rheumatoid arthritis

A

a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints

50
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gouty arthritis

A

inflammation and painful swelling of joints caused by excessive uric acid in the body

51
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osteoporosis

A

loss of bone density that can result in an increased risk of fractures

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lordosis

A

A curving inward of the lower back

53
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kyphosis

A

excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

54
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herniated disk

A

when the disk between two vertebrae starts slipping out of place, often causing a pinched nerve

55
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S&S of herniated disk

A

Pain, numbness or tingling of extremity, weakness

56
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carpal tunnel syndrome

A

A numbness and tingling in the hand caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist

57
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bursitis

A

inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac around joints

58
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strain

A

injury to a tendon or muscle

59
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sprain

A

injury to a ligament

60
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frontal region

61
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ocular region

62
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nasal region

63
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otic region

64
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zygomatic region

A

cheek bone

65
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buccal region

66
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mental region

67
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cranial region

68
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cervical region

69
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scapular region

70
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brachial region

71
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cubital region

72
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carpal region

73
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femoral region

74
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popliteal region

A

behind the knee

75
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tarsal region

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