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1
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The front of the body or body part

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Anterior

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The standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy

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Anatomical position

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The small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the lower quadrant of the abdomen, The function of which is not well understood

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Appendix

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The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place

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Alveoli

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5
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The study of body structure

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Anatomy

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The largest artery in the body; it transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation

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Aorta

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7
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The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on it’s own

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Automaticity

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The highest portion of the shoulder

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acromion process

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9
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Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

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Artery

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10
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The conversion of glucose into energy without the use of oxygen

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Anaerobic metabolism

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11
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For divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury

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Abdominal quadrants

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The two upper chambers of the heart; the right chamber receives on oxygenated blood returning from the body, and the left chamber receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs

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Atria

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13
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The conversion of glucose into energy by use of oxygen

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Aerobic metabolism

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14
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The pelvic socket into which the ball of the proximal end of the femur fits to form of the hip joint

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acetabulum

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15
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The smallest kind of artery

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Arteriole

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16
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The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet

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acromioclavicular joint

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The system made up of the heart and blood vessels

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Cardiovascular system

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18
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Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart

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Coronary arteries

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19
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The ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the lyrics

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Cricoid cartilage

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The carotid and femoral pulses, which can be felt in the central part of the body

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Central pulses

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21
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The top, back, and size of the Scott

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Cranium

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22
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The brain and spinal cord

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Central nervous system

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23
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The wrist bones

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Carpels

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24
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Specialized in voluntary muscle found only in the heart

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Cardiac muscle

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25
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The collarbone

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Clavicle

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26
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The cardiovascular system

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Circulatory system

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27
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A system of specialized muscle tissue conducts electrical impulses that, in turn, stimulate the heart to be

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Cardiac conduction system

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28
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The large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, they carry blood from the heart to the hat

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Carotid arteries

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A thin walled, microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen and carbon dioxide and nutrients and waste exchange with the body’s cells takes place

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Capillary

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30
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Artery of the upper arm

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Brachial artery

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31
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The division of the per referral nervous system controls involuntary motor functions

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Autonomic nervous system

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32
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The heel bone

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calcaneus

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33
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The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs

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Bronchi

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34
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On both sides

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Bilateral

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35
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The pressure caused my blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels

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Blood pressure

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36
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Around saclike organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine

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bladder

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37
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The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow

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Humerus

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38
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A sitting position

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Fowlers position

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39
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Further away from the torso

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Distal

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40
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In adequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries

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Hypoperfusion

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41
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Asack on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver

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Gallbladder

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42
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The inner layer of the skin, Rich and blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis

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Dermis

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43
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A hormone produced by the body; as a medication, it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reaction

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Epinephrine

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44
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The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity

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Diaphragm

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45
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System by which food travels through the body and is broken down into absorbable forms

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Digestive system

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46
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Artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe

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Dorsalis pedis artery

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47
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Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot

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Dorsal or posterior

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48
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The outer layer of the skin

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Epidermis

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49
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The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling

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Diastolic blood pressure

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50
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The large bone of the five

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Steamer

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51
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System of glands that produces chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions

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And Ohren system

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52
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A leaf shape structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea

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Epiglottis

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53
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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

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Exhalation

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54
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The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

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Fibula

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55
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The major artery supplying the leg

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femoral artery

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56
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The lower posterior portions of the pelvis

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Ischium

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57
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The voice box

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Larynx

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58
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The two fewest bones forming the upper jaw

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Maxillae

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59
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To the side, away from the midline of the body

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Lateral

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60
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Towards the midline of the body

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Medial

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61
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The free-floating bone in the neck that provides structure to the larynx

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hyoid bone

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62
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The lower jaw bone

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Mandible

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63
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The superior and whitest portion of the pelvis

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Ileum

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Organs in the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body

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Kidneys

65
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Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head

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Inferior

66
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The largest organ of the body; produces bile to assist in the breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body

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Liver

67
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And active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs

A

Inhalation

68
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The superior portion of this Stern

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Manubrium

69
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Of more moan produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics

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Insulin

70
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Protrusion on the side of the ankle

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Malleolus

71
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Muscle that responds automatically two brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled

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Involuntary muscle

72
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The point where two bones come together

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Joint

73
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The muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body

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Large intestine

74
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The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place

A

Lungs

75
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Tissue that connects bone to bone

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Ligament

76
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The basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities

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Pelvis

77
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The kneecap

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Patella

78
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Referring to the palm of the

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hand Palmer

79
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The area directly posterior to the mouth

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Oropharynx

80
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The bony structures around the eyes; the eyesockets

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Orbits

81
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The nose bones

A

Nasal bones

82
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The radio, brachial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt that per referral points of the body

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Per referral pulses

83
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A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food and did you watch the mom and the small intestine

A

Pancreas

84
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The hand bones

A

Metacarpals

85
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Align drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

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Mid axillary line

86
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The supply of oxygen too and removal of wastes from the cells and tissue of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries

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Perfusion

87
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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

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Peripheral nervous system

88
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And imaginary line drawn down the center of the body dividing it into right and left halves

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Midline

89
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The foot bones

A

Metatarsals

90
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Tissue that can contract to allow movement of the body part

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Muscle

91
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The line through the center of each clavicle

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Midclavicular line

92
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The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that governs sensation, movement, and thoughts

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Nervous system

93
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The system of bones and skeletal muscles that supports and protects the body and permits movement

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Musculoskeletal system

94
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The area directly posterior to the

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nose nasopharynx

95
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Lying on the side

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Recovery position

96
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The body system that regulates fluid balance and infiltration of blood

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Renal system

97
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The lateral bone of the forearm

A

Radius

98
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A flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object

A

Plane

99
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Components of the blood that carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells

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Red blood cells

100
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Artery of the lower arm; it is felt when taking the pulse at the rest

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Radial artery

101
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The total bones and the finger bones

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Full lenses

102
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Lying facedown

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Prone position

103
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The . Directly posterior to the mouth and nose is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx

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Pharynx

104
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Referring to the soul of the foot

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Plantar

105
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The back of the body or body part

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Posterior

106
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The fluid portion of the blood

A

Plasma

107
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Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle

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Posterior tibial artery

108
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The study of body function

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Physiology

109
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The rhythmic beats cost as waves of blood and move through and expand the arteries

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Pulse

110
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Components of the blood; membrane enclosed fragments of specialized cells

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Platelets

111
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Closer to the torso

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Proximal

112
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The vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs

A

Pulmonary artery

113
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Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

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Pulmonary vein

114
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The medial anterior portion of the pelvis

A

Pubis

115
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And organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system in the reservoir for reserves of blood

A

Splaine

116
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Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins

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Stomach

117
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Toward the head

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Superior

118
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The pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into the circulation

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Systolic blood pressure

119
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Tissue that connects muscle to bone

A

Tendon

120
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The wing shaped plates of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx informs the Adam’s apple

A

Thyroid cartilage

121
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The bony structure of the head

A

Skull

122
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The bones of the body

A

Skeleton

123
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The shoulder blade

A

Scapula

124
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The process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells

A

Respiration

125
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The system of nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide

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Respiratory system

126
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The body system that is responsible for human reproduction

A

Reproductive system

127
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The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment

A

Skin

128
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Hypoperfusion

A

Shock

129
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The muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine divided into the duodenum that juju them in the ileum which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion

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Small intestine

130
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The breastbone

A

Sternum

131
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The layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis

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Subcutaneous layers

132
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The anklebones

A

Parcels

133
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Lying on the back

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Supine

134
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The chest

A

Thorax

135
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Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart

A

Vein

136
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The tubes connecting the bladder to the ureter or penis for expiration of urine

A

Urethra

137
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The process of moving gases between any hailed air and the pulmonary circulation of the blood

A

Ventilation

138
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The position in which the patient’s feet and legs are higher than the head

A

Trendelenburg position

139
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The two lower chambers of the heart

A

Ventricles

140
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The trunk of the body

A

Torso

141
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33 bones of the spinal column

A

Vertebrae

142
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Components of the blood they produce substances that help the body fight infection

A

White blood cells

143
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These form the structure of the cheeks

A

Zygomatic arches

144
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The medial and larger bone of the lower leg

A

Tibia

145
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The windpipe; the structure that connects the pharynx to belongs

A

Trachea

146
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The medial bone of the forearm

A

Oma

147
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A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of the fluid and we one direction

A

Valve

148
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The superior vena cava in the inferior vena cava which return blood from the body to the right a trim

A

Vena cava

149
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referring to the front of the body

A

Anterior

150
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The smallest kind of vain

A

Venule

151
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Muscle but can be consciously controlled

A

Voluntary muscle

152
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The inferior portion of the sternum

A

Xiphoid process

153
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Word endings that form nouns, adjectives, or verbs

A

Suffix

154
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The foundation of the word

A

Route

155
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Routes that are combined in medical terms

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Combining form

156
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To our more whole words combined to form another term

A

Compound

157
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Used to modify or qualify a root word

A

Prefects

158
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List the nine arteries in the body

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1) aorta
2) Pulmonary artery
3) Carotid
4) Femoral
5) Brachial
6) Radial
7) Posterior tibial
8) Dorsalis pedis
9) coronary arteries

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