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Emergency Medical Responder > Chapter 4-Intro To Medical Terminology, Himan Anatomy, And Lifespan Development > Flashcards

Chapter 4-Intro To Medical Terminology, Himan Anatomy, And Lifespan Development Flashcards

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Stomato

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Mouth

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Dento

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Teeth

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Glosso/linguo

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Tongue

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Gingivo

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Gums

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Encephalo

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Brain

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Gastro

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Stomach

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Entero

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Intestine

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Colo

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Large intestine

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Procto

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Anus/rectum

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Hepato

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Liver

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Nephro/Rene

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Kidney

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Orchido

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Testis

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Oophoro

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Ovary

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Hystero

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Uterus

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Dermo

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Skin

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Masto/mammo

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Breast

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Osteo

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Bones

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Cardio

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Heart

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Cysto

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Bladder

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Rhino

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Nose

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Phlebo/veno

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Veins

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Pneumo/pulmo

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Lung

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Help/emia

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Blood

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Arterio

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Artery

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Brady

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Slow

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Cardio

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Heart

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Hemo

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Blood

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Hyper

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Over, above,beyond

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Hypo

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Below,under

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Naso

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Nose

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Neuro

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Nerve

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Oro

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Mouth

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Tachy

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Rapid

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Thermo

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Heat

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Vaso

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Blood vessel

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Ectomy

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To cut out, remove

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Graphs/graph

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Recording an imagine

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Gram

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The image

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Itis

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Inflammation

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Ology/ologist

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To study, specialize in

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Osis

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Abnormal condition

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Ostomy

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To make an opening

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Otomy

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To cut into

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Scopy/scopic

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To look, observe

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Emia

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Blood

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Anatomy

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The study of body structure

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Anatomical position

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The standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy, the body is standing upright (erect), facing the observer, arms are down at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward

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Anterior

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The front of the body of body part

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Posterior

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The back of the body or body part

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Midline

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An imaginary vertical line used to dived body into right and left halves

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Lateral

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To the side, away from the midline of the body

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Superior

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Toward the head

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Inferior

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Toward the feet

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Proximal

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closer to the torso

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Distal

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Farther away from the torso

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Supine

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The patient is lying face up

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Prone

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The patient is lying face down

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Lateral recumbent (recovery position)

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Patient is lying on his side

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Semi-flowers position

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Patient is sitting at an angle

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Tredelenburg position

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Patient supine at an angle with feet elevated

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Physiology

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The function of the body and its systems

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Four major body cavities

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Cranial
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic

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Thoracic cavity

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The anterior body cavity that is above (superior) to the diaphragm also called the chest cavity

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Diaphragm

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

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Abdominal cavity

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The anterior body cavity that extends from the diaphragm to the pelvic cavity

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Pelvic cavity

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The anterior body cavity surrounded by the bones of the pelvis

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Abdominal quadrants

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Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint locations of pain or injury: right upper quadrant (RUQ)-liver gallbladder, part of small and large intestines
Left upper quadrant (LUQ)-stomach, spleen, part of small and large intestines and part of liver
Right lower quadrant (RLQ)- appendix and part of small and large intestines
Left lower quadrant (LLQ)- part of the small and large intestines

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Palpate

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To examine by feeling with ones hands

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Perfusion

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The supply (flow) of well oxygenated blood and nutrients (content) to all body systems, especially the vital organs and the removal of waste

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Respiratory system

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Primary structures associated with the respiratory (ventilatory) system include the nose, mouth , trachea , lungs , bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and associated muscles related to breathing. Responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Circulatory system

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Primary structures include the heart, blood vessels, and blood

Two sides- arterial system that carries oxygenated bloods to the body and he venous system that returns unoxygenated blood to the heart and lungs

Main job- to carry well oxygenated blood and other nutrients to the body’s cells and assist with the removal of waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

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Musculoskeletal system

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Primary structures include the bonds, muscles , tendons and ligaments

Main function-is to provide structure, support and protection for the body and internal organs and allow for the body movement

Responsible for he production of disease fighting white blood cells

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Nervous system

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Primary structures include brain, spinal cord, and nervous that extend out to all parts of the body

Main function- to control movement, interpret sensations, regulate body activities and generate memory and thought

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Digestive system

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Primary structures are the esophagus , stomach , liver, pancreas, small intestine and large intestine

Main function- to properly break down the food we easy so it can be absorbed through the intestines and used for food and energy for cells

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Reproductive system

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Primary structures include testes and penis for male and the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina for female

This system produces hormones needed for sexual reproduction. In females it contains structures necessary for the gestation and development of a human fetus

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Urinary system

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Primary structures include kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

Main functions is to remove chemical wastes from the body and help balance water and salt levels in blood

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Integumentary system

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Largest organ in the body is the skin

Covers the body’s many tissues , organs and systems

Protects body from heat and cold as well as from toxins in environment, such as bacteria and other foreign organisms

Regulates body temperature and senses heat, cold, touch, pain and pressure

Regulates body fluids and chemical balance

Includes skin, nails, hair, sweat glands, oil gland, and mammary glands

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