medical term ch 2. Flashcards
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abdomin/o
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abdomen
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bronch/o
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bronchial tubes
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anter/o
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front
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chondr/o
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cartilage
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cervic/o
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neck of the body or neck(cervix) of the uterus
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coccyg/o
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coccyx, tailbone
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crani/o
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skull
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epitheli/o
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skin, surface tissue
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esophag/o
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esophagus
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hepat/o
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liver
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lapar/o
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abdoman
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laryng/o
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larynx (voice box)
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later/o
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side
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lumb/o
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waist
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Cells
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Individual units found in all parts of the human body
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Tissues
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Similar cells grouped together to do a specific job
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Organs
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Structures composed of several kinds of tissue
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lymph/o
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lymph (clear fluid in tissue spaces and lymph vessels
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mediastin/o
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mediastinum (space between the lungs
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pleur/o
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pleura
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poster/o
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back, behind
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sacr/o
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sacrum (five fused bones in the lower back)
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spin/o
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spine (backbone)
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spin/o
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spine (backbone)
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thorac/o
chest
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sacr/o
sacrum (five fused bones in the lower back)
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poster/o
back, behind
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pharyng/o
pharynx (throat
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pleur/o
pleura
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peritone/o
peritoneum (membranes surrounding the abdomen)
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pelv/o
pelvis (bones of the hip
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mediastin/o
mediastinum (space between the lungs
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lymph/o
lymph (clear fluid in tissue spaces and lymph vessels
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Systems
Groups of organs working together to perform complex functions
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Organization
cells -> tissues -> organs-> systems
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Circulatory System
Heart, blood, and blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries)
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Digestive System
Brings food into the body and breaks it down so it can enter the bloodstream
Mouth, stomach, and intestines
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Endocrine System
Composed of glands; sends chemical messengers called hormones into the blood
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Musculoskeletal System
Including muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues; supports the body and allows it to move10licensed und
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Nervous System
Carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord11
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Respiratory System
Controls breathing, a process in which air enters and leaves the body
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Skin and Sense Organ Systems
Including the skin and eyes and ears; receives messages from the environment and sends them to the brain
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Urinary System
Produces urine and sends it out of the body through the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
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Cranial
organs include brainCovered by skullBrainOther organs such as pituitaryCrani/o = skull
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