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HW - Ch 10A
quiz is 2/26
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anatomy | study of the form and structure of an organism, such as the names and locations of the bones, muscles and organs |
| physiology | study of the functions of these structures |
| diseases | abnormal conditions |
| etiology | study of the cause of diseases |
| signs | objective |
| symptoms | subjective |
| objective | can observe or measure them |
| subjective | what the patient is experiencing, reported by the patient. |
| syndromes | not a precise disease, but a group of related signs and symptoms |
| diagnostic procedures | tests performed to determine a diagnosis |
| diagnosis | determination of a disease or syndrome |
| treatment | medications or procedures used to control or cure the disease |
| prognosis | prediction of the possible outcome of the disease and potential for recovery |
| prevention | behaviors that promote health and prevent diseases |
| illness | occurs when one or more of the body's control systems loses the ability to maintain homeostasis |
| genetics | determines one's inherited characteristics |
| pathophysiology | study of why diseases occur and how the body changes in function in reaction to the diseases |
| body mechanics | refers to the correct positioning of the body for a given task, such as lifting a heavy object or keyboarding |
| ergonomics | the science of designing and arranging things in the working and living environments for maximum efficiency and maximum health and safety. |
| RMIs (repetitive motion injury0 | overuse of one part of the body that causes stress on muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and or joints over time. |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | is a repeated hand motion causing inflammation and swelling that pinch nerves that pass through a tunnel of bones and ligaments in the wrist. |
| thoracic outlet syndrome | is a repeated motion causing bones or disks to compress nerves in the neck. |
| tendonitis | can occur when a repeated motion in a joint inflames tendons. |
| exertion injuries | injuries caused by lifting, pulling and pushing occur frequently among health care professionals who work directly with patients or those who move heavy supplies and equipment. |
| symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome | tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand, inability to make a fist, loss of strength in hand |
| symptoms and signs of thoracic outlet syndrome | tingling, numbness, pain in the neck, shoulder, arms or hands. Poor blood circulation in the hands and fingers. Weakness in arms and hands |
| symptoms and signs of tendonitis | swelling, tenderness or weakness in the tendons of the shoulders, elbows or hands |
| symptoms and signs of RMIs | aching sensation that gets worse as the affected joint or limb is moved or used |
| how many vertebrae are in the cervical? | 7 |
| how many vertebrae are in the thoracic? | 12 |
| how many vertebrae are in the lumbar? | 5 |
| what's the name of the vertebrae C1? | Atlas |
| what's the name of the vertebrae C2? | Axis |
| cervical/o | neck |
| thoracic/o | chest |
| lumb/o | lower back |
| sacr/o | sacrum/ butt bone |
| coccyg/o | coccyx/ tail bone |
| the cervical vertebrae is located where? | neck region |
| the thoracic vertebrae are located where? | chest region |
| lumbar vertebrae is located where? | lower back region |
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