Lesson 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is quadrant and a cavity?
A cavity is a hallow space that in house organs and is surrounded by bone
A quadrant is the four different sections the body is divided into
What is the opposite of internal?
External
Define therapeutic.
Action in therapy or medicine resolved in signs and symptoms
Define terminal.
When a patient can’t recover and eventually results in death
Define chronic.
When a disease continues on for three months or more
Define infectious
Disease caused by pathogens
A patient who shows no symptoms or signs is also called __________.
Asymptomatic
What is the difference between degenerative and congenital disease
Congenital is when your born with it
Degenerative is when it happens over time
Define etiology
Cause/organ disease
Any change in the normal structure or function of the body is ___________________.
Disease
Which structure can only be seen through a microscope?
Cells or cellular structure
Define the five body cavities that are continuous with each other, and the one body cavity that stands alone?
Cranial, abdominal, spinal, pelvic and therastic stands alone
What are the three planes and how do they divide the body?
The coronal plane, the Sagittarius plane, and the transverse plane divide the body into front, back, left, right, upper, and lower
Two of the imaginary planes that divide the body derive their names from _____________________.
Suture lines on the skull
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body
Physiology is the study of functions and working functions of the human body
Describe the human body in anatomical position
Erect, head up, hands by the side with palms facing forward, legs are straight with toes pointed forward
Define abbreviations RUQ, LUQ, LLQ, RLQ
RUQ- right upper quadrant
LUQ- left upper quadrant
LLQ- left lower quadrant
RLQ- right lower quadrant
What are the seven different approaches for studying the body?
Body planes and body directions Body cavities Quadrants and regions Microscopic and macroscopic Anatomy and physiology Body system Medical specialities
How many regions of the abdominopelvic area are there?
Nine
What’s the difference from signs and symptoms?
Symptoms are any deviations that are felt by the patient
Signs are felt by other people
What is the predicted outcome of a disease called?
Prognosis
Know what these specialities study. Orthopedics Ophthalmology Oncology Gastroenterology Geriatrics
Orthopedics- study of skeletal muscle system
Ophthalmology- study of eyes
Oncology- study of cancer, timers, masses
Gastroenterology- study of stomach and intestates
Geriatrics- study of old age and medical treatments
What is the opposite of acute (sudden onset)?
Chronic
Who are physician extenders?
PA- physician assistant
NP- nurse practitioner
CNM- certified nursing midwife
CRNA- certified registered nursing assistant
