Chapter 5 Flashcards
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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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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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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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Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
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Artery
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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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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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The conversion of glucose into energy by use of oxygen
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Aerobic metabolism
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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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The smallest kind of artery
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Arteriole
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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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Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
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Coronary arteries
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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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The top, back, and size of the Scott
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Cranium
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The brain and spinal cord
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Central nervous system
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The wrist bones
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Carpels
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Specialized in voluntary muscle found only in the heart
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Cardiac muscle
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The collarbone
Clavicle
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The cardiovascular system
Circulatory system
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A system of specialized muscle tissue conducts electrical impulses that, in turn, stimulate the heart to be
Cardiac conduction system
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The large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, they carry blood from the heart to the hat
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
Capillary
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Artery of the upper arm
Brachial artery
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The division of the per referral nervous system controls involuntary motor functions
Autonomic nervous system
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The heel bone
calcaneus
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The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs
Bronchi
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On both sides
Bilateral
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The pressure caused my blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels
Blood pressure
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Around saclike organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine
bladder
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The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
Humerus
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A sitting position
Fowlers position
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Further away from the torso
Distal
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In adequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
Hypoperfusion
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Asack on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
Gallbladder
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The inner layer of the skin, Rich and blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis
Dermis
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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
Epinephrine
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The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity
Diaphragm
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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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Artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
Dorsalis pedis artery
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Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot
Dorsal or posterior
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The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
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The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
Diastolic blood pressure
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The large bone of the five
Steamer
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System of glands that produces chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
And Ohren system
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A leaf shape structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
Epiglottis
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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 lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
Fibula
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The major artery supplying the leg
femoral artery
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The lower posterior portions of the pelvis
Ischium
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The voice box
Larynx
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The two fewest bones forming the upper jaw
Maxillae
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To the side, away from the midline of the body
Lateral
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Towards the midline of the body
Medial
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The free-floating bone in the neck that provides structure to the larynx
hyoid bone
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The lower jaw bone
Mandible
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The superior and whitest portion of the pelvis
Ileum
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Organs in the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body
Kidneys
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Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
Inferior
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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
Liver
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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
Inhalation
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The superior portion of this Stern
Manubrium
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Of more moan produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
Insulin
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Protrusion on the side of the ankle
Malleolus
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Muscle that responds automatically two brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
Involuntary muscle
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The point where two bones come together
Joint
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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
Large intestine
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The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
Lungs
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Tissue that connects bone to bone
Ligament
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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 kneecap
Patella
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Referring to the palm of the
hand Palmer
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The area directly posterior to the mouth
Oropharynx
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The bony structures around the eyes; the eyesockets
Orbits
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The nose bones
Nasal bones
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The radio, brachial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt that per referral points of the body
Per referral pulses
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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
Pancreas
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The hand bones
Metacarpals
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Align drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
Mid axillary line
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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
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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And imaginary line drawn down the center of the body dividing it into right and left halves
Midline
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The foot bones
Metatarsals
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Tissue that can contract to allow movement of the body part
Muscle
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The line through the center of each clavicle
Midclavicular line
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The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that governs sensation, movement, and thoughts
Nervous system
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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 area directly posterior to the
nose nasopharynx
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Lying on the side
Recovery position
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The body system that regulates fluid balance and infiltration of blood
Renal system
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The lateral bone of the forearm
Radius
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A flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object
Plane
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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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Artery of the lower arm; it is felt when taking the pulse at the rest
Radial artery
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The total bones and the finger bones
Full lenses
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Lying facedown
Prone position
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The . Directly posterior to the mouth and nose is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
Pharynx
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Referring to the soul of the foot
Plantar
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The back of the body or body part
Posterior
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The fluid portion of the blood
Plasma
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Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle
Posterior tibial artery
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The study of body function
Physiology
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The rhythmic beats cost as waves of blood and move through and expand the arteries
Pulse
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Components of the blood; membrane enclosed fragments of specialized cells
Platelets
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Closer to the torso
Proximal
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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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Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Pulmonary vein
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The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
Pubis
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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
Splaine
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Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
Stomach
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Toward the head
Superior
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The pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into the circulation
Systolic blood pressure
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Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Tendon
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The wing shaped plates of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx informs the Adam's apple
Thyroid cartilage
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The bony structure of the head
Skull
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The bones of the body
Skeleton
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The shoulder blade
Scapula
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The process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells
Respiration
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The system of nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
Respiratory system
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The body system that is responsible for human reproduction
Reproductive system
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The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
Skin
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Hypoperfusion
Shock
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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
Small intestine
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The breastbone
Sternum
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The layers of fat and soft tissue found below the dermis
Subcutaneous layers
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The anklebones
Parcels
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Lying on the back
Supine
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The chest
Thorax
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Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
Vein
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The tubes connecting the bladder to the ureter or penis for expiration of urine
Urethra
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The process of moving gases between any hailed air and the pulmonary circulation of the blood
Ventilation
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The position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head
Trendelenburg position
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The two lower chambers of the heart
Ventricles
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The trunk of the body
Torso
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33 bones of the spinal column
Vertebrae
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Components of the blood they produce substances that help the body fight infection
White blood cells
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These form the structure of the cheeks
Zygomatic arches
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The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Tibia
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The windpipe; the structure that connects the pharynx to belongs
Trachea
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The medial bone of the forearm
Oma
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A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of the fluid and we one direction
Valve
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The superior vena cava in the inferior vena cava which return blood from the body to the right a trim
Vena cava
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referring to the front of the body
Anterior
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The smallest kind of vain
Venule
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Muscle but can be consciously controlled
Voluntary muscle
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The inferior portion of the sternum
Xiphoid process
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Word endings that form nouns, adjectives, or verbs
Suffix
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The foundation of the word
Route
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Routes that are combined in medical terms
Combining form
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To our more whole words combined to form another term
Compound
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Used to modify or qualify a root word
Prefects
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List the nine arteries in the body
1) aorta
2) Pulmonary artery
3) Carotid
4) Femoral
5) Brachial
6) Radial
7) Posterior tibial
8) Dorsalis pedis
9) coronary arteries
