Unit 1: introduction of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
why is complementarity of structure and function important to the study of A&P
understand the body’s function
While performing the remainder of the physical exam, the doctor noted that Ling has some swollen gland in her neck area, how would you refer to this area?
Coxal
Cephalic
Clavicular
Cervical
Cervical
The doctor notes that Jim’s pulses are weaker on both the right wrist and right ankle. How would you describe this weakness?
Superior
Medial
Contralateral
Ipsilateral
Ipsilateral
Ling’s doctor looked at the X-ray of her hip to assess the progression of osteoporosis. He notes that it has gotten worse in her hip bone and a small stress fracture has appeared along the outside edge of her left hip. How would you describe the location of this fracture?
The fracture is on the lateral edge of the hip bone
The fracture is on the superior edge of the hip bone
The fracture is on the medial edge of the hip bone
The fracture is on the inferior edge of the hip bone
The fracture is on the lateral edge of the hip bone
Ling’s doctor also notes some areas of concern on the distal end of her femur. Where would this osteoporotic bone be located?
On the part of her thigh bone, closest to her knee
On the part of her lower leg bone, closest to her foot
On the part of her lower leg bone, closest to her knee
On the part of her thigh bone, closest to her hip
On the part of her thigh bone closest to her knee
Ling and Jim decided to throw a retirement party for themselves. Both had worked for 30 years as teachers and were ready to slow down, relax, travel, and spend more time with their grandchildren. Before their first cruise, they decided to get check-ups to address some health issues they have experienced in the recent past. Jim had a heart attack 3 years earlier and Ling has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Both of them are overweight, have elevated blood pressure, and do not exercise regularly.
Both Jim and Ling have been advised to monitor their blood pressure at home. They purchased a monitor and use it every morning. They put the cuff on their upper arm, as in the picture below. What is the anatomical name for this region of the arm?
Axillary
Carpal
Acromial
Brachial
Brachial
Ling is concerned about slowing the progression of her osteoporosis and is surprised when the doctor asks if she has had any shortness of breath, or pain under her sternum, or one-sided weaknesses? She reports that she often has heartburn pain under her sternum when she is working in her garden, not related to eating spicy foods. The doctor informs her that heartburn type pain is often a warning sign for heart disease. How would the doctor describe this pain in his notes?
Supine pain
Epigastric pain
Prone pain
Lumbar pain
Epigastric pain
Jim had open-heart surgery after the heart attack. The doctor noted that his scar has healed well. The heart surgeon cut directly through the breastbone from the top to the bottom of his rib cage as depicted in the photo below. How would you describe this incision by referring to the plane in which the doctor made the cut?
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Cut along the transverse plane
Cut along the sagittal plane
Cut along the frontal plane
Cut along the coronal plane
Cut along the sagittal plane
During the exam, Jim reported that recently he has experienced pain that moves from his shoulder toward his wrist on the same side of his body.
How would you describe the movement of the pain?
Pain moves distally
Pain moves proximally
Pain moves supine
Pain moves prone
Pain moves distally
During Jim’s doctor’s appointment, the doctor listened to his heart since Jim’s heart has lasting damage from the heart attack. The doctor was particularly concerned about a heart valve defect he identified when he was listening to the upper left part of Jim’s chest, as demonstrated below. What is the term for this region of the body?
Left hypochondriac
Right hypochondriac
Left iliac
Right iliac
Left hypochondriac
As a final check of Jim’s circulation, the doctor checks the strength of the pulses in Jim’s wrists and near the ankle. He is looking to see that the pulse is felt equally strong on both the right and left sides as well as in the hands and feet.
Which word describes the type of pulse found near the ankle?
Pedal
Carpal
Popliteal
Femoral
Pedal
