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Word Building: Body Regions Flashcards

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cutaneous

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skin

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cervical region

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cervix

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inguinal region

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groin

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subinguinal region

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just below inguinal area

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5
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perineal region

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region between anus and genitalia

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gluteal region

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buttock region

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iliac

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part of the pelvic bone

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axillary

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armpit

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brachial

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upper arm

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carpal

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wrist

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cubital

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elbow or forearm

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palmar

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palm

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phalanges

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fingers

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femoral

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thigh; area between hip and knee

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15
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peroneal

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femoral region

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pedal

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foot

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popiteal

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area behind the knee

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tarsal

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ankle

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19
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plantar

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sole of foot

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phalanges

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toes

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anatomy

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the science of body structure

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clinical anatomy

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application of anatomical knowledge in order to evaluate and treat

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cytology

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the study of cells

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embryology

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the study of the development of the organism before birth

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etiology

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the study of the factors of cause and origin of disease

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gross anatomy

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dissection of organs and structures of the body

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histology

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the study of tissues

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pathology

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the study of the disease process

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physiology

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the study of body functions

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clinical finding

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significant observation determined through diagnostic testing

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diagnosis

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evaluation of the disease, injury, or condition

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disease

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any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any organ manifested by signs symptoms

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hemostasis

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stagnation of the blood

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homeostasis

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the body’s automatic tendency to maintain a steady state

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idiopathic

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cause of the disease is unknown

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metabolism

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chemical processes that occur in the body

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steady state

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constant internal environment of the body

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stressor

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a stimulus that disrupts or alters homeostasis

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prognosis

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prediction of the course of a disease and the probable outcome

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circulatory

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function: transports. specialty: hematology

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digestive

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function: ingest and digest food, absorbs nutrients into blood. specialty: gastroenterology

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endocrine

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f: regulates body chemistry and body functions. s: endocrinology

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integumentary

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f: covers and protects body. s: dermatology

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lympatic

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f: defends body against diseases. s: immunology/allergy

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senses

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s: otolaryngology, ENT, ophthalmology, olfactology

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Dorsal cavity

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spinal cavity, cranial cavity

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Ventral cavity

A

thoracic, percardial, abdominal/abdominopelvic

48
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Right upper abdominal quadrant contents

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right lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines

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Left upper abdominal quadrant contents

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left lobe of liver, stomach, spleen, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines

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Right lower abdominal quadrant contents

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parts of small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter

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Left lower abdominal quadrant contents

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parts of small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter

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