Lesson 2 Quiz Flashcards
Brief overview of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
CVA is the acronym for
cerebrovascular accident
(stroke)
A frontal, or coronal, plane divides the body vertically into
anterior and posterior parts.
A syndrome is a set of signs and symptoms occurring together as part of a
disease.
Pharmacology is the study of
sources, properties, and uses of drugs.
Antitussives
Relieve or prevent cough
Use the following information to build a new term:
Recording the electrical activity [electr(o)] of the heart [cardi(o)]
Electrocardiography
Which term means “relating to a neck or cervix”?
cervical
Which type of endoscopy is used to examine organs inside the abdominopelvic cavity?
Laparoscopy
Which plane divides the body vertically into left and right parts?
Sagittal plane
Cutting
-tomy
Pus
-py(o)
Visual examination
-scopy
The presence of stones
-lithiasis
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes within the body. These tracers, often injected, are absorbed by different tissues, with higher activity areas showing up as brighter spots on the image. PET scans are widely used in oncology, allowing for early detection of cancer and monitoring treatment response.
Computed tomography (CT)
also known as CAT scan, is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. These images are then combined by a computer to produce 3-dimensional views of the body’s internal organs, bones, and soft tissues.
Ultrasound
a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and structures. It’s a non-invasive, painless procedure that doesn’t involve radiation, making it safe for various medical uses, including pregnancy monitoring and diagnosing a wide range of conditions.
Ibuprofen is
Generic name
Anterior means
Closer to the front of the body
Lumbar
relating to lower back
GU
Genitourinary
Medial
Toward the midline of the body
The act of identifying a disease or injury is called
Diagnosis
Use the following information to build a new term:
Visual examination [-scopy] of a joint [arthr(o)]
anthroscopy
A sagittal plane divides the body into
right and left parts
