CHAPTER 6 Flashcards
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The body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. It is located below the diapragm and above the pelvis
Abdomen
The depression on the lateral pelvis where its 3 component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snuggly
Acetabulum
A firm prominence of cartilage that forms the upper part of the larynx. It is more prominent in men than in women. Also called the thyroid cartilage
Adam’s Apple
The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy
Adenosine Triphosphate
Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system
Adrenal Glands
Pertaining to nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, or noradrenaline; also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine
Adrenergic
Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen
Aerobic Metabolism
Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped; seen in dying patients
Agonal Gasps
A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; it is the least harmful penetrating type of radiation and cannot travel more than a few inches or penetrate most objects
Alpha
Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels
Alpha-adrenergic Receptors
The air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
Alveoli
The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main byproduct is lactic acid
Anaerobic Metabolism
The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward
Anatomic Position
The main artery leaving the left side of the heart, which receives blood from the left vintricle and delivers it to all the other arteries that carry blood to the tissues of the body
Aorta
The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis and shoulder girdle
Appendicular Skeleton
A small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen
Appendix
The smallest branches of arteries leading to the vast network of capillaries
Arterioles
A blood vessel, consisting of three layers of tissue and smooth muscle, that carries blood away from the heart
Artery
A pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in synovial joints
Articular Cartilage
One of two (right and left) upper chamgers of the heart. The right receives blood from the vena cava and delivers it to the right ventricle. The left receives blood from pulmonary veins and delivers it to the left ventricle
Atrium
The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary activities of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food.
Autonomic Nervous System
The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, spinal column and rib cage
Axial Skeleton
A joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending
Ball-and-socket Joint
A type of energy that is emitted from a strong radiologic source; it is slightly more penetrating than alpha and requires a layer of clothing to stop it
Beta