Starter Booklet Reviews Flashcards
structure of long bones
flat, thin
describe the process of osmosis
passive -> water moves from high conc to low conc down the concentration gradient
lymphoedema
swelling of body due to blockage of the lymphatic system
function of epithelial tissue
protection by forming boundary
absorbs vitamin D
aphasia
inability to speak or communicate
-ectasis
expand/dilate
outline the cardiac conduction pathway
sinoatrial node -> atrioventricular node -> bundle of His -> bundle branches -> purkinje fibers
outline the function of spongy bone
hematopoiesis -> production of red blood cells in bone marrow
leukopenia
condition of abnormally low production of white blood cells
on examination
OE
structure of ligaments
slightly elastic fibrous tissue
connect bone to bone
structure + function of bursa
structure: synovial membrane and fluid
function: to reduce friction and cushion
function of chordae tendinae
assist with the opening and closing of the heart
structure + function of meniscus
structure: fibrocartilaginous between bones within joints
function: to shock absorb and stabilise joint
-stasis
state of balance/equilibrium
ante-
before/foward
review
RV, r/v
pan-
whole
POP
plaster of paris
tissue fluid
leaked out of blood vessels to extracellular/surrounding tissue
dia-
complete
LA
local anaesthetic
regions of the heart
right hypochondriac -> epigastric -> left hypochondriac
right lumbar -> umbilical -> left lumbar
right iliac -> hypogastric -> left iliac
clavicular osteolysis
breakdown of clavicular bone
AF
atrial fibriliation
-phagia
swallow
spondylosis
degenerative breakdown of spine
bilateral paraesthesia
abnormal sensation on both sides of the body
outline the function of lacteal
to absorb fats from the small intestine into the lymphatic system -> filter and return to the cardiovascular system
ecto-
outside
ab-
against/away
structure of small intestines
3 parts - duodenum, jejunum, ileum
2 layers of smooth muscle, mucosa walls
review
R/v or Rx
pan-
all
hyperuria
abnormal condition of excessive urination frequency and volume
outline the function of MALT tissue
protection
outline two functions of the skin
PASTED
e.g. protection, absorb vitamin D
WB
weight bearing / whole blood
gastrogram
record of the visual examination of the stomach
paralysis in one side of the body
hemiplegia
weakness in one side of the body
hemiparesis
involuntary urination
enuresis
abnormal swelling in the wall of a blood vessel
aneurysm
a state of a high amount of white blood cells
leukocytosis
describe the structure of atria
upper chambers, smaller than ventricles
outline the function of sphincters
to relax/tighten -> open/close passage or opening in the body
WB
weight bearing / whole blood
a blood clot in a blood vessel
embolyism
disease of many nerves/neurons
polyneuropathy
describe the structure of cartilaginous
hyaline cartilage e.g. ribs
slow, reduced or loss of movement
bradykinesia
inside or within the tooth
endodontic
condition of being without menstrual flow
amenorrhoea
surgical removal of an ovary
oophorectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
hysterectomy
narrow portion of a long bone between epiphysis and diaphysis
metaphysis
surgical removal of a breast
mastectomy
abnormal development of cells
dysplasia
