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2.1.3
2.1.3 vocab terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| otoscope | illuminate and examine the interior of the ear, specifically the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane |
| ear canal | the S-shaped tubular pathway of the outer ear that conducts sound waves from the pinna (outer ear) to the tympanic membrane (eardrum) |
| tympanic membrane | a thin, cone-shaped, semi-transparent membrane that serves as the crucial interface between the external auditory canal and the middle ear cavity |
| ossicles | are the three tiniest bones in the human body, located within the middle ear cavity. |
| eustachian tube | a canal in biomedical science that connects the middle ear cavity to the nasopharynx (the upper throat behind the nose) |
| cochlea | the auditory portion of the inner ear, a complex, snail-shaped, fluid-filled bony chamber responsible for transducing sound vibrations into neural impulses |
| semicircular canals | three tiny, fluid-filled, ring-like tubes located within the bony labyrinth of the inner ear |
| acute otitis media | a rapid-onset, usually self-limiting, infection of the middle ear, primarily characterized by inflammation of the middle ear mucosa, bulging of the tympanic membrane, and the presence of purulent effusion |
| ophthalmoscope | a handheld or head-mounted biomedical instrument designed to inspect the interior of the eye, specifically the fundus (back portion) |
| visual accuity | the spatial resolving capacity of the visual system |
| conjunctivitis | the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva |
| redness | also known as erythema. the abnormal red color of the skin or mucous membranes caused by the engorgement of capillaries with blood, a phenomenon known as hyperemia |
| swelling | the abnormal, localized or generalized enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts caused by a buildup of fluid in tissues (edema), inflammation, or, in the context of biomaterials, the expansion of a material through solvent absorption. |
| heat | the transfer of thermal energy within biological systems, crucial for regulating physiological processes, metabolism, and maintaining homeostasis |
| pain | an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, serving as a protective mechanism |
| tonsils | paired masses of secondary lymphoid tissue situated in the pharynx (throat) that function as part of the immune system |
| uvula | a conical, pendulous projection of muscular, glandular, and connective tissue that hangs from the posterior edge of the soft palate in the back of the throat |
| pharynx | funnel-shaped tube that acts as a critical, shared pathway for both the respiratory and digestive systems. It connects the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx and esophagus, allowing for the passage of air, food, and liquids |
| tongue | muscular organ located in the floor of the oral cavity that functions as the primary organ of taste, a crucial tool for swallowing and chewing, and a key articulator in speech |
| asymmetry | the lack of mirror-image equality, or an unequal distribution of components, structure, or function between two sides, leaflets, or daughter cells. |
| boarder | an admitted patient who remains in the Emergency Department (ED) because an inpatient bed is not available in other units of the hospital |
| color | the use of visible light, pigments, or dyes to identify, analyze, and communicate biological data and processes |
| diameter | the straight-line measurement across the widest part of a circular, spherical, or cylindrical biological structure, passing through its center |
| evolving | It is a field that investigates why evolution has shaped human physiology in ways that leave us susceptible to diseases, rather than just how diseases operate |
| malignant | the presence of cancerous cells that possess the ability to grow uncontrollably, invade nearby tissues, and spread to distant parts of the body |
| melanoma | a malignant tumor (cancer) that originates from melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color |
| benign | a tumor, growth, or cell abnormality that is not cancerous |
| auscultation | a fundamental, non-invasive diagnostic technique in biomedical science and clinical practice that involves listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope |
| intercostal space | the anatomical region, or gap, located between two adjacent ribs |
| lub dub | the two primary, distinct sounds produced by the heart during each cardiac cycle, which are heard through a stethoscope during auscultation |
| s1 and s2 sounds | the two primary, normal heart sounds heard through auscultation, commonly described as "lub-dub" |
| murmur | an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat, characterized by a whooshing, swishing, or rasping noise |
| premature ventricular contraction (PVC) | an extra, abnormal heartbeat that originates in one of the heart's two lower pumping chambers, known as the ventricles |
| aortic valve | a critical, dynamic, and metabolically active structural component of the heart that ensures one-way, unidirectional blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta |
| pulmonic valve | a semilunar heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery |
| tricuspid valve | a critical cardiac structure that ensures one-way blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. |
| mitral valve | a critical, bicuspid (two-flap) structure on the left side of the heart located between the left atrium and left ventricle |
| aorta / atria | the largest and most important artery in the human body, acting as the main, high-pressure conduit that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body |
| ventricles | hollow, fluid-filled chambers within an organ that are crucial for transporting fluids throughout the body |
| wheezing | a high-pitched, musical, and continuous adventitious (abnormal) lung sound |
| crackles (rales) | abnormal, discontinuous, clicking, rattling, or popping lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during breathing, predominantly during inhalation |
| rhonchi | continuous, low-pitched, rattling, or snoring-like lung sounds heard during auscultation with a stethoscope |
| stridor | an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a turbulent airflow through a partially obstructed or narrowed upper airway |
| trachea | the cartilaginous tube that serves as the main conduit for air, connecting the larynx to the bronchi |
| larynx | a complex, cartilaginous, tube-shaped organ located in the anterior neck. |
| lungs | a organ hat helps you breathe |
| bronchus / bronchi | a large, cartilaginous airway in the respiratory tract that conducts air from the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs |
| bronchioles | the smallest, terminal airways of the respiratory tract |
| alveoli | the microscopic, balloon-shaped air sacs located at the terminal ends of the bronchioles in the lungs |
| pleura | a thin, two-layered serous membrane that covers each lung and lines the inner chest wall, serving as a critical component of the respiratory system |
| diaphragm | the primary muscle of respiration, acting as a thin, dome-shaped sheet of muscle and tendon that separates the thoracic cavity (containing the heart and lungs) from the abdominal cavity (containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) |
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