Unit 3 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Pelvis (N)
A
Bony structure formed by hip bones (The patient has 3 fractures in his pelvis)
2
Q
Vein (N)
A
Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart (Veins have valves)
3
Q
Vertebrae (N)
A
Bones that form the spine (Vertebrae are flexible)
4
Q
Artery (N)
A
Blood vessel the carries the blood away from the heart (Arteries are bigger and thicker than veins)
5
Q
Inferior (Adj)
A
Lower (The kidneys are inferior to lungs)
6
Q
Forearm (N)
A
Part of the upper limb between the
elbow and wrist (The formearm muscles)