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Chapter 3 (Body Structure) Flashcards

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abdominal cavity

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body space between the abdominal walls, above the pelvis, and below the diaphragm

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dorsal cavity

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main cavity on the back side of the body containing the cranial and spinal cavities

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pelvic cavity

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space between the abdominal cavity that includes the reproductive organs

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thoracic cavity

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body space above the abdominal cavity that contains the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels

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ventral cavity

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major cavity in the front of the body containing the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities

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coronal plane/frontal plane

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line that divides the body into anterior and posterior

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epigastric region

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area of the body immediately above the stomach

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hypochondriac regions

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left and right regions of the body just below the cartilage of the ribs and immediately above the abdomen

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hypogastric regions

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left and right regions of the body just below the cartilage of the ribs and immediately above the abdomen (!!!!!check!!!!!)

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iliac/inguinal regions

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left and right regions of the body near the upper portion of the hip bone

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lumbar regions

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left and right regions of the body near the abdomen

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medial/midsagittal plane

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imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves

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sagittal plane

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imaginary line that divides the body into right and left portions

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transverse plane

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imaginary line that intersects the body horizontally

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umbilical region

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area of the body surrounding the umbilicus

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ventral

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at or toward the front of the body

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acetabul(o)

acetabulectomy

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cup-shaped hip socket

excision of the acetabulum

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aden(o)

adenitis

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gland

inflammation of a gland

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adip(o)

adiposis

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fat

condition of excessive accumulation of fat

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alveol(o)

alveolitis

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air sac, alveolus

inflammation of alveoli

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angi(o)

angiomegaly

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vessel

enlargement of blood vessels

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aort(o)

aoritis

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aorta

inflammation of the aorta

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arteri(o)

arteriosclerosis

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artery

hardening of the arteries

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arteriol(o)

arteriolosclerosis

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arteriole

hardening of the arterioles, often seen in conjunction with chronic high blood pressure

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arthr(o) arthralgia
joint, articulation severe joint pain
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aur(i), auricul(o) auriform auriculocranial
ear ear-shaped of the ear and cranium
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blephar(o) blepharitis
eyelid inflammation of the eyelid
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brachi(o) brachialgia
arm pain in the arm
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bronch(o), bronchi bronchomycosis
bronchus fungal disease of the bronchi
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bucc(o) buccolabial
cheek relating to both the cheeks and lips
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burs(o) bursitis
bursitis inflammation of the bursa
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calcane(o) calcaneodynia
heel bone heel pain
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cardi(o) caridomegaly cardiectomy
heart, esophangeal opening of the stomach enlargement of the heart excision of the cardiac portion of the heart
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carp(o) carpopedal
wrist bones relating to the wrist and the foot
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celi(o) celiorrhaphy
abdomen suture of an abdominal wound
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cephal(o) caphalmegaly
head enlargement of the head
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cerebell(o) cerebellitis
cerebellum inflammation of the cerebellum
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cerebr(o) cerebrotomy
cerebrum incision into the brain
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cervic(o) cervicodynia
neck, cervix neck pain
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cheil(o), chil(o) lip
lip plastic surgery of the lips
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chir(o) chiropractic
hand theory that uses manipulation of the spine to restore and maintain health
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chol(e), cholo cholelith
bile gallstone
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chondri(o), chondr(o) chondromalacia
cartilage softening of cartilage
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colp(o) colporrhagia
vagina vaginal hemorrhage
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core(o) coreplasty
pupil surgical correction of a pupil
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cortic(o) corticectomy
cortex removal of a part of the cortex
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costi, costo costogenic
rib arising from a rib
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dactyl(o) dactylitis
fingers, toes finger inflammation
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duoden(o) duodenum
duodenum examination of the interior of the dunodenum
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encephal(o) encephalomyeloneuropathy
brain disease involving the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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enter(o) enteritis
intestines inflammation of the intestine
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episi(o) episiotomy
vulva surgical incision into the vulva a the time of birth to avoid tearing of the perineum
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gastr(o) gastritis
stomach inflammation of the stomach
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gingiv(o) gingivitis
gum inflammation of gums
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gloss(o) glossodynia
tongue pain in the tongue
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gnath(o) gnathoplasty
jaw plastic surgery on the jaw
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gonad(o) gonodopathy
sex glands disease of the gonads
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hem(a), hemat(o), hemo hematoma
blood mass of clotted blood
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hepat(o), hepatic(o) hepatoma
liver malignant cancer of the liver cells
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hidr(o) hidropoeisis
sweat production of sweat
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histi(o), histo histolysis
tissue breakdown of tissue
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hyster(o) hysterectomy
uterus, hysteria removal of the uterus
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ile(o) ileocolitis
ileum inflammation of the colon and the ileum
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ili(o) iliospinal
ilium relating to the ilium and the spine
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inguin(o) inguinopertoneal
groin relating to the groin and peritoneum
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irid(o) iridodilator
iris agent that causes dilation of the pupil
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ischi(o) ischialgia
ischium hip pain
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kary(o) karyotype
chromosomal chromosomal characteristics of a cell
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kerat(o) keratitis
cornea inflammation of the cornea
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labi(o) labioplasty
lip plastic surgery of a lip
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lamin(o) laminectomy
lamina removal of a bony portion that forms the arch that surrounds the vertebra
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lapar(o) laparomyositis
abdominal wall inflammation of abdominal muscles
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linguo linguocclusion
tongue displacement of a tooth toward the tongue
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lip(o)
fat
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mast(o) mastitis
breast inflammation of the breast
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maxill(o) maxillitis
maxilla inflammation of jawbone
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medull(o) medulloblastoma
medulla tumor having cells similar to those in medullary substances
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mening(o)
meninges
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muco mucolytic
mucus agent capable of dissolving mucus
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my(o) myocarditis
muscle inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart
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myel(o) myelopathy
spinal cord, bone marrow disease of the spinal cord
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nephr(o) nephritis
kidney inflammation of the kidneys
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odont(o) odontalgia
tooth toothache
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oo oocyte
egg immature ovum
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oophor(o) oophorectomy
ovary removal of an ovary
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ophthalm(o) ophthalmoscope
eye device for examining interior of the eyeball
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opto, optico
eye , eyesight
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or(o) mouth
mouth relating to the mouth and face
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orchi(o), orchid(o) orchialgia
testis pain in the testis
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osseo, ossi ossiferous
bone containing or generating bone
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ost(e), osteo osteocondritis
bone inflammation of a bone and its cartilage
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ot(o) otitis
ear inflammation of the ear
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ped(o), pedi
foot, child
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pelvi(o), pelvo
pelvic bone, hip
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phleb(o) phlebitis
vein inflammation of a vein
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phren(o), phreni, phrenico phrenicocolic exerting its principal effect on the mind
diaphragm, mind relating to the diaphragm and colon exerting its principal effect on the mind
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pil(o) pilonidal
hair havign hair, in a cyst
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pleur(o), pleura pleurography
rib, side, pleura imaging of the pleural cavity
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pneum(a), pneumat(o), pneum(o), pneumon(o) penumonitis
lungs, air, breathing inflammation of the lungs
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proct(o) proctalgia
anus pain in the anus
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psych(o), psyche psychomotor
mind relating to psychological influence on body movement
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pulmon(o) pulmonitis
lungs inflammation of the lung
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pyel(o) peylitis
renal pelvis inflammation of the cavity below the kidneys
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rachi(o) rachiometer
spine instrument for measuring curvature of the spine
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reni, reno reniform
kidney kidney shaped
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sacr(o) sacralgia
sacrum pain in the sacral area
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scler(o) sclerodermatitis
sclera inflammation and thickening of the skin
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sial(o) sialism
salivary glands, saliva excessive production of saliva
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somat(o) somatophrenia
body tendency to imagine bodily illness
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splanchn(o), splanchni splanchnolith
viscera stone in the intestinal tract
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spondyl(o) spondylitis
vertebra inflammation of a vertebra
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stern(o) sternalgia
sternum sternum pain
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steth(o)
chest
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stom(a), stomat(o) stomatopathy
mouth disease of the mouth
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test(o)
testis
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thorac(o), thoracico thoracalgia
thorax, chest chest pain
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thym(o) thymokinetic
thymus gland agent that activates the thymus gland
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thyr(o) thyrotomy
thyroid gland operation that cuts the thyroid gland
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trich(o), trichi trichoid
hair hairlike
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varico
varicosity
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vas(o) vasoconstrictor
blood vessel, duct agent that narrows blood vessels
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ventricul(o)
ventricle

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