regions, cavities......(2) Flashcards

small things all put together

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what region is the top of the body? ( attached to the trunk by the cervical region)

A

cephalic

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2
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what region is the arms?

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brachial

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3
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what region is the legs?

A

crural

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4
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area that covers most of the upper back

A

dorsum

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5
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the region over the vertebrae or back bones

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vertebral

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6
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what regions would cover where a bikini suit bottom would cover?

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anterior pelvic region & posterior gluteal region

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7
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private area

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pubic region

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8
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on the anterior trunk what regions cover almost the entire trunk?

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abdominal and thoracic region

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9
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cranial cavity

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The major organ in the cranial cavity is the brain. The cranial cavity is a dorsal cavity.

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spinal cavity

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The spinal cord lies in the spinal cavity, and it is attached to the brain. The spinal cavity is a dorsal cavity.

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thoracic cavity

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The lungs and heart are the major organs in the thoracic cavity

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12
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mediastinum

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the space between the lungs. The thoracic cavity is a ventral cavity.

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13
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abdominopelvic cavity

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The abdominopelvic cavity is a ventral cavity. It is subdivided into the abdominal and the pelvic cavities. It is separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm.

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14
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abdominal cavity

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The digestive organs fill most of the abdominal cavity.

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pelvic cavity

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The pelvic cavity lies inferior to the abdominal cavity. The urinary and reproductive organs are the major organs in the pelvic cavity.

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16
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what are organs inside the ventral cavities considered?

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viscera

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17
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cavities are lined with a membrane. what is it?

A

pleura

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18
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peritoneum

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membranous sac that lines abdominal cavity and encases abdominopelvic organs; kidneys are exception because they lay outside peritoneum and alongside vertebral column

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19
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When the membrane lines a cavity, it is the parietal layer. What are the two options?

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parietal pleura or the parietal peritoneum

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20
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When the membrane covers an organ, it is the visceral layer. What are the two options?

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visceral pleura or the visceral peritoneum

21
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in what cavity is the pleura divided? What are the divisions?

A

Thoracic; pleural cavity & pericardial cavity

22
Q

hypochondriac regions

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right and left regions below the ribs

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lumbar regions

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right and left regions at the waist

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inguinal regions

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most inferior right and left regions

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epigastric regions
most superior medial region
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umbilical region
central region around the belly button
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hypogastric region
most inferior medial region
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Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Contains liver, gallbladder, and small and large intestines
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Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
Contains stomach, pancreas, spleen, and the small and large intestines
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Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
Contains small and large intestines, appendix, female ovary and uterus, and the bladder
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Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
Contains small and large intestines, female ovary and uterus, and the bladder
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moving toward the head
cephalic direction
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moving toward the tailbone
caudal direction
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the person faces the x-ray plate with his back to the x-ray machine. So, the rays enter the body posteriorly and exit the anterior body. What kind of X-ray is this?
posteroanterior x-ray (PA)
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So, the rays enter the body anteriorly and exit the posteriorly body. What type of X-ray is this?
Anteroposterior (AP)
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sublingual medication
a drug that is inserted into the mouth, under the tongue, and left there to dissolve. This provides rapid entry into the bloodstream
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buccal medication
the medication is placed between the cheek and gums and left there to dissolve.
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intradermal (ID)
(1) pertaining to within skin; (2) injection of medication into skin
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subcutaneous (subq, subc)
(1) pertaining to under skin; (2) injection of medication under skin
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intramuscular(IM)
injection of medication into muscle
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intravenous(IV)
injection into veins; this route can be set up so that there is continuous administration of medication
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intrathecal
(1) pertaining to within meninges; (2) injection into meninges space surrounding brain and spinal cord
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intracavitary
injection into body cavity such as peritoneal and chest cavity
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inhalation
Drugs are inhaled into the nose or mouth.
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topical
Ointment, cream, or lotion is applied directly to the skin.
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transdermal
Medication is absorbed through the skin from a patch.
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vaginal
Tablets, cream, or suppositories are inserted to treat infections.
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rectal
Suppositories or solution are used, especially if the patient cannot take the medication by mouth.