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Brady basic Chapter 5 -

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four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury   Abdominol Quadrants  
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the pelvic socket into which the ball of the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint   acetabulum  
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the joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet   acromioclavicular joint  
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the highest portion of the shoulder   acromion process  
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the conversion of glucose into energy by the use of oxygen   aerobic metabolism  
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the microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place   Alveoli  
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the conversion of glucose into energy by without the use of oxygen   anaerobic metabolism  
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the standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy.   anatomical position  
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the study of body structure   Anatomy  
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the front of the body or body part   Anterior  
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the largest artery in the body.   Aorta  
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a small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the abdomen, the function of which is not well understood.   Appendix  
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the smallest kind of artery   Arteriole  
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any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart   artery  
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the two upper chambers of the heart. The right one gets unoxygenated blood from the body. The left one gets oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.   Atria  
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the ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses of it's own.   Automaticity  
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the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions   Automatic Nervous System  
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the term for "on both sides"   bilateral  
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the round sac-like organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine.   bladder  
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the pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels   blood pressure  
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artery of the upper arm, the site of the pulse checked in infant CPR.   brachial artery  
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the two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs   bronchiol  
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the heel bone   calcaneus  
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a thin walled microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells take place.   capillary  
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a system of specialized muscle tissue that conducts electrical impulses that stimulates the heart to beat.   Cardiac conduction system  
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specialize involuntary muscle found only in the heart   Cardiac muscle  
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the system made of the heart and the blood vessels   Cardiovascular System  
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the large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the heart to the head   Carotid arteries  
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the wrist bones   carpals  
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the brain and spinal cord   central nervous system  
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the central pulses   carotid and femoral  
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the collarbone   clavicle  
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blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart   coranary arteries  
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the top, back, and sides of the skull   cranium  
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the ring shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the Larynyx   Cricoid cartilage  
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the inner layer of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis   Dermis  
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the muscular structure that divides that chest cavity from the abdominal cavity   Diaphragm  
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the pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling   diastolic blood pressure  
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system by which food travels through the body and is broken down into absorbable forms   digestive system  
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further away from the torso   distal  
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referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot   dorsal  
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artery supplying the foot,   dorsalis pedis  
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system of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions   endocrine system  
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The layer of skin that contains no blood vessels or nerves is the   epidermis  
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a leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea   Epiglottis  
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a hormone produced by the body as a medication.   Epinephrine  
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a passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs   Exhalation  
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the major artery supplying the leg   Femoral Artery  
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the large bone of the thigh   Femur  
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the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg   Fibula  
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a sitting position   Fowler Position  
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a sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver   Gallbladder  
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the proximal opening of the trachea   Glottic Opening  
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the bone of the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow   Humerous  
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inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of the blood through the capillaries   Hypoperfusion  
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the free floating bone in the neck that provides structure to the larynx   Hyoid Bone  
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the superior and widest portion of the pelvis   Illium  
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away from the head;   Inferior  
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an active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into thew lungs   inhalation  
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a hormone produces by the pancreas or taken as a medication by diabetics   insulin  
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muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled   involuntary Muscles  
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the lower posterior portion of the pelvis   Ischium  
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the point where two bones come together   Joint  
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organs of the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body   Kidney  
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the muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestines and removes anything absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body   Large Intestine  
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the voice box   Larnyx  
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to the side, away from the midline of the body   Lateral  
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tissue that connects bone to bone   Ligament  
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the largest organ of the body, produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body   Liver  
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the organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide takes place   Lungs  
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the lower jaw bone   Mandible  
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the superior portion of the sternum   Manubrium  
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the two fused bones forming the upper jaw   Maxillae  
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toward the midline of the body   Medial  
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the hand bones   medacarpals  
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the foot bones   Metatarsals  
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a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle   mid-axillary line  
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the line through the center of each clavicle   mid-clavicular  
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an imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves   midline  
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tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part   Muscle  
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the system of bones and skeletal muscles that supports and protects the body and permits movement   musculoskeletal system  
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The Nose Bones   nasal bones  
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the area directly posterior to the nose   Nasopharnyx  
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the body system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought   Nervous System  
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the bony structure around the eyes, the eye sockets   Orbits  
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the area directly posterior to the mouth    oropharynx  
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referring to the palm of the hand   palmar  
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a gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine   pancreas  
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the knee cap   patella  
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the basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities   pelvis  
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the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow through the capillaries   perfusion  
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the nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord   peripheral nervous system  
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the toe and finger bones   phalanges  
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the area directly posterior to the mouth and nose, it is made up of the oropharynx and nasopharynx   pharynx  
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the study of body function   physiology  
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a flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object   Plane  
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referring to the sole of the foot   plantar  
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the fluid portion of the body that carries blood cells and nutrients   plasma  
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components of the blood, membrane enclosed fragments of specialized cells,A small colorless disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus, found in large numbers in blood and involved in clotting.   Platelets  
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the back of the body or body part posterior   Posterior  
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artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle   posterior tibial artery  
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lying face down   prone  
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closer to the torso   proximal  
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the medial anterior portion of the pelvis   the medial anterior portion of the pelvis pubis  
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the vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs   pulmonary artery  
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the vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart   pulmonary veins  
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the rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries   pulse  
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artery of the lower arm, the pulse of the wrist   radial artery  
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the lateral bone of the forearm   radius  
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lying on the side   recovery position  
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components of the blood that carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells   red blood cells  
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the body system that regulate fluid balance and filtration of the blood   renal system  
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the body system that is responsible for human reproduction   reproductive system  
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the process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells   respiration  
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the body system of nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide   respiratory system  
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shoulder bone   scapula  
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Another name for shock   hypoperfusion  
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the bones of the body   skeleton  
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the layer of tissue between the body and the external environment   skin  
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the muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ilieum, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion   small intestine  
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an organ located in the LUQ of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and a reservoir for reserves of blood   spleen  
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the breastbone   sternum  
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muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins   Stomach  
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the layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis   subcutaneous layers  
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toward the head   superior  
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lying on the back   supine  
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the pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation   systolic blood pressure  
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the ankle bones   tarsals  
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tissue that connects muscle to bone   tendon  
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The chest   Thorax  
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the wing shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the adam's apple   thyroid cartilage  
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the medial and larger bone of the lower leg   Tibia  
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the trunk of the body, the body without the head and the extremities   Torso  
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the windpipe, the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs   Trachea  
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a position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head   trendelenburg position  
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the superior and the inferior, which return blood from the body to the right atrium   venae cavae  
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any blood vessel returning blood to the heart   vein  
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the process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between inhaled air and the pulmonary circulation of the blood   ventilation  
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the two lower chambers of the heart   ventricles  
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