Terminology Flashcards
Cardio means
Heart
Peri means
Around
Phleb means
Veins
Scle/Sclero means
Hard/hardening
Thromb means
Clot
Vas/vaso means
Vessel, duct
Hemo means
Blood
What are the 2 circuits of Blood Flow?
Systemic Circuit
Pulmonary Circuit
What are the 3 functions of the cardiovascular system?
Transportation
(oxygen, nutrients to cells)
Regulation
(body temperature, acting with the integumentary system)
Protection.
(clotting to protect against excessive blood loss due to an injury)
What is the clinical connection to massage and the cardiovascular system?
Increasing fluidity of connective tissue
The oxygen carrying capacity of blood is increased for a limited time after massage
Can increase local circulation (blushing)
Moving blood towards the heart
Is anemia indicated or contraindicated?
Contraindicated unless well managed
Is Leukemia indicated or contraindicated?
Indicated
Cautions : bruising, no deep tissue, timing is important
How long after having a heart attack should someone wait to receive massage?
A minimum of 3 months
Is deep vein thrombosis indicated or contraindicated?
Contraindicated
True or false:
Blood is considered connective tissue
True
Red blood cells are responsible for carrying ______ to the cells
Oxygen
______ allow for blood to clot
Platelets
Very small arteries that deliver blood to the capillaries are called _______
Arterioles
_______ receive blood from the capillaries
Venules
_______ return blood to the heart
Veins
_______ move blood from the heart to the body
Arteries
____ blood cells carry oxygen to ____
Red
Cells
White blood cells are responsible for
Immune response
Vasoconstriction is _________ of the blood vessels
Narrowing
Vasodilatation is _______ of the blood vessels
Widening
Do veins or arteries have valves?
Veins
The ____________ is a membrane surrounding the heart to protect it
Pericardium
