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(127 cards)
1
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structure of flat bone
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thin flat surface
2
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func smooth muscle
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stimulate movement of substances thru peristalsis
3
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evaporation
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loss of heat thru sweat
4
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lymphoedema
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swelling of body (fluid retention) due to lymph system being blocked
5
Q
func epithelial tissue
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protection by being boundary
absorption of vit d
6
Q
aphasia
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cant communicate
7
Q
dysphasia
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difficulty speaking
8
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func SA node
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transmit electrical signals from the atria to the ventricles which causes atria to contract and empty
9
Q
-ectasis
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dilation or expanding
10
Q
cardiac conduction pathway
A
SA node > AV node > bundle of HIS > bundle branches > purkinje fibres
11
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poly -
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many
12
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hepatomegaly
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enlarged liver
13
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auscultation
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use of the stethoscope to check for breathing
14
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function of spongy bone
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production of RBC in bone marrow (haematopoiesis)
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-graph
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instrument used to record
16
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-gram
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record of
17
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structure capillaries
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thin wall
1 cell thick
single layer smooth muscle cells
18
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high blood sugar
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hyperglycaemia
19
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L) CVA
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left cerebral vascular accident
20
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ligaments in knee that connect femur to tibia
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anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
21
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structure of long bone
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longer than it is wide
22
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func pulmonary artery
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carry blood away from the heart to the lungs
23
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structure ligaments
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strong fibrous tissue\
connect bone to bone
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func of tendons
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pull on bones to generate movement when muscle contracts
25
systolic
pressure exerted on artery walls during ventricular contraction
26
diastolic
pressure exerted on artery walls during ventricular relaxation
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func bursae
shock absorber
28
func meniscus
reduce friction
29
func of chordae tendineae
help closing/ opening valves of the heart
30
high BP - baroreceptor reflex
b.r stimulated= increase in firing rate
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low BP - baroreceptor reflex
b.r inhibited = decreased firing rate
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leukocytosis
abnormal condition of WBC
33
ischemia
holding back of blood from an organ
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ischemia
holding back of blood from an organ
35
haematoma
mass of blood = bruise
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baroreceptor reflex
recognise high pressure on artery walls
| controls vasodilation / vasoconstriction of blood vessels to regulate BP
37
contralateral
opposite sides of the body
38
-stasis
state of
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Bx
biopsy
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MALT tissue function
mucosa associated lymphatic tissue
| trap and destroy pathogens
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anaemia
condition of a deficiency of red blood cells
42
review
RV or R/V
43
POP
plaster of pans
44
Sx
surgery
45
excision
Ex
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pleural
pertaining to the pleura
47
nil by mouth
NBM / NPO
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follow up
F/U
49
components of lower respiratory tract
trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs
50
clavicular osteolysis
breakdown or deterioration of the clavicle bone
51
discharge
Dc or disch
52
AF
atrial fibrillation
53
haemostasis
cessation of bleeding
54
AED
automated external defibrillator
55
function of passive movements
greater ROM and to stabalise
| involves no effort from injured muscle
56
hypoxic
abnormal condition of hypoxia
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retroperitoneal
pertaining to behind the peritoneum
58
py
pus
59
function of sebum
lubricate skin, protect against bacteria
60
costochondritis
inflammation of cartilage that attaches the ribs to the sternum
61
anuria
abnormal condition of a lack of urine
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pyuria
abnormal condition of lack of WBC in the urine
63
bilateral paraesthesia
abnormal sensation on both sides of the body
64
visceral pericardium
serous membrane outside the organ surrounding the heart
65
function of lacteal
to absorb fats in the small intestine into the lymphatic system.
66
ecto-
outside
67
ab-
away
68
SHx
social history
69
PSHx
past surgical history
70
NOH
neck of humerous
71
structure small intestine
3 parts - duodenum, jejenum and illeum
| 2 layer smooth muscle
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hyperuria
increased amount or frequency of urination
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review
Rx
74
func MALT tissue
destroy pathogens by trapping them in mucous
75
perimysium
sheath of connective tissue surrounding a bundle of muscle fibres
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POP
plaster of paris
77
U/O
urine output / under observation
78
WB
weight bearing / whole blood
79
gastrogram
a record of the visual examination of the stomach
80
follow up
FU
81
where are melanocytes located?
epidermis
82
SocHx
social history
83
SHx
surgical history or social history
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paralysis on one side of the body
hemiplegia
85
weakness in one side of the body
hemiparesis
86
function golgi apparatus
transport and packaging of proteins
87
smooth endoplasmic reticulum function
metabolic processes
88
involuntary urination
enuresis
89
excessive concentration of sodium in the blood
hypernatraemia
90
pertaining to the other side
contralateral
91
abnormal swelling in the wall of a blood vessel
aneurysm
92
function of lymphatic tissue
- immune response
| - collect excess tissue fluid and return to c.v.s
93
R) NOF
right neck of femur
94
0/A
on admission or osteoarthritis
95
a state of high amounts of white blood cells
leukocytosis
96
function of the pancreas
enzyme production to help digestion or release hormones to regulate BGL
97
Rx
prescription / treatment
98
OPD
obstructive pulmonary disease / out patient department
99
function of sphincters
to relax or tighten to open or close an opening to the body
100
Nil by mouth
NBM, NPO
101
a blood clot in a blood vessel
embolism
102
disease of many nerves
polyneuropathy
103
dilation of bronchus
bronchiectasis
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absence of oxygen in the blood
anoxia
105
structure of cartilaginous joints
hyaline cartilage - connects bone to cartilage before to another bone
106
study of urinary system
urology
107
a blood clot in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs
pulmonary embolism
108
slow/reduced/loss of movement
bradykinesia
109
inside or within a tooth
endodontic
110
accumulation of fluid causing swelling in an area of the body
oedema
111
STI
soft tissue injury
| sexually transmitted infection
112
daily
QD or die
113
excessive concentration of K in the blood
hyperkalaemia
114
condition that results of lack of iron in leukocytes
leukaemia
115
low production of urine
oliguria
116
condition of without menstrual flow
amenorrhoea
117
surgical removal of an ovary
oophorectomy
118
collection of air in the pleural cavity
pneumothorax
119
narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
metaphysis
120
top part of long bone
proximal epiphysis
121
bottom part of a long bone
distal epiphysis
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surgical removal of a breast
mastectomy
123
lower than normal number of RBC
anaemia
124
abnormal development of cells
dysplasia
125
low number of cells in an organ or tissue
hypoplasia
126
incomplete development of an organ or tissue
aplasia
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function of kidney in homeostasis
to maintain blood vol WNL and maintain BP by increasing amount of salt and water
