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