Terminology Flashcards
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abdominal cavity
the cavity that contains the stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and large and small intestines
accommodation
the process of rounding and flattening of the lens that enables focus in both near and far vision
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
acts on the adrenal glands to secrete glucocorticoids, including cortisol
aldosterone
plays a role in regulating and maintaining the body’s water, sodium, and electrolyte balance
alveoli
microscopic-sized air sacs
amphiarthrosis
a slightly movable joint
anatomical position
standing upright with the toes and the palms facing forward
androgens
responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in females and males
anterior lobe
the portion of the pituitary gland that secretes the hormones GH, TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin, and ACTH
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
acts on the kidneys to increase the absorption of water
aortic valve
exits the left ventricle into the aorta
apex
the largest part of the heart; the lower-left area
apical pulse
listening to this is considered the most-accurate method of measuring heart rate
aponeurosis
a tendon that resembles a ribbon and attaches to a larger area of bone
appendicular body
the arms and legs of the body
appendix
a structure that hangs from the cecum in which normal bacteria may be stored to repopulate the GI tract
aqueous humor
fluid in the anterior chamber that provides nourishment for the lens and cornea and bends light rays to focus them sharply onto the retina
areola
a region of pigmented tissue at the center surface of each breast
arterioles
tiny arteries
ascending colon
the structure that progresses upward from the cecum
atria
the two upper chambers of the heart
atrioventricular node
the “backup” pacemaker that transmits the SA node impulse to both ventricles
auscultating
the term that means listening to
autonomic nervous system
the system that controls involuntary functions
