test 2 Flashcards
science or study
logy
heart
cardio
liquid carrying vessels
vaso or vascular
the study of the heart and the body blood vessels
cardiology
the cardiovascular system is made up of
heart arteries veins capillaries blood
carries blood away from the heart
arteries
returns blood to the heart
veins
two thin walled upper chambers in the heart
atria
two thick walled lower chambers in the heart
ventricles
a thick vertical wall that separates the left and the right side of the heart
septum
separates each atrium and vertical
a-v valve
another name for the lungs
pulmonary
means over above or excessive
hyper
refers to the lungs
pneumo
refers to the chest
thoracic
means over on or above
epi
refers to the bones
osteo
means surrounding or enclosing
peri
refers to muscle
my or myo
means movement
kinesis
treats bone and joint injuries
orthopedist
treats diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system
cardiologist
refers to the arm
brachia
means air
aer or aero
without
an
water
hydrate
skin
derm or derma
less than beneath or below
hypo
treats skin diseases and disorders
dermatologist
on over above
epi
disease
patho
something that produces
gen
tooth
dent or dont
provides preventive dental care
dental hygienist
prevents and corrects improperly aligned teeth
orthodontist
dark
melan or melano
cancer
carcino
tumor
omathe
the flow of blood from the heart to the lungsand bac to the heart
pulmonary circulation
the bodies largest arterie
aorta
throat
pharynx
voice box
larynx
windpipe
trachea
strong bands of connective tissue that joins bones together
ligaments
cords that attach muscles to bones
tendons
joint that allows the widest range of motion
ball and socket joint
the material that allows the bones to glide smoothly over each other
cartilage
what kind of exercise improves the condition of the heart and lungs
aerobic
what three components do aerobic exercises need
frequency intensity duration
intense activity lasting only a short period of time and require strength
anaerobic exercise
condition that often occurs when fatigued muscels recieveinsufficient blood to remove waste
muscle cramps
six types of joints
ball and socket pivot hinge saddle gliding
contains skull vertebral column hyoid bone ribs sternum
axial skeleton