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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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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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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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
the study of the factors of cause and origin of disease
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gross anatomy
dissection of organs and structures of the body
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histology
the study of tissues
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pathology
the study of the disease process
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physiology
the study of body functions
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clinical finding
significant observation determined through diagnostic testing
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diagnosis
evaluation of the disease, injury, or condition
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disease
any deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of any organ manifested by signs symptoms
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hemostasis
stagnation of the blood
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homeostasis
the body's automatic tendency to maintain a steady state
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idiopathic
cause of the disease is unknown
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metabolism
chemical processes that occur in the body
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steady state
constant internal environment of the body
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stressor
a stimulus that disrupts or alters homeostasis
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prognosis
prediction of the course of a disease and the probable outcome
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circulatory
function: transports. specialty: hematology
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digestive
function: ingest and digest food, absorbs nutrients into blood. specialty: gastroenterology
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endocrine
f: regulates body chemistry and body functions. s: endocrinology
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integumentary
f: covers and protects body. s: dermatology
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lympatic
f: defends body against diseases. s: immunology/allergy
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senses
s: otolaryngology, ENT, ophthalmology, olfactology
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Dorsal cavity
spinal cavity, cranial cavity
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Ventral cavity
thoracic, percardial, abdominal/abdominopelvic
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Right upper abdominal quadrant contents
right lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines
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Left upper abdominal quadrant contents
left lobe of liver, stomach, spleen, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines
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Right lower abdominal quadrant contents
parts of small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter
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Left lower abdominal quadrant contents
parts of small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter
