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Term
language of medical terminology
Definition
Latin and Greek
Term
the medical words that are combine to make up a words
Definition
1.prefix,2.root,3.suffix
Term
Prefix
Definition
a short word added before a word or root
Term
root
Definition
fundamental unit of a word
Term
suffix
Definition
a word added at the end of the root to modify the meaning
Term
acronym
Definition
abbreviation
Term
A medical instrument that is difficult too pronounce or spell
Definition
sphygmomanometer-measure blood pressure
Term
the gases that are found in the blood and what do the carry
Definition
carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells in the body. also carries away carbon dioxide and all of the waste products that the body does not need
Term
what take place in the digestive tract
Definition
the extending of the mouth to the anus
Term
The movement of food being move through out the body and exited out of the body
Definition
Peristalsis
Term
what serous membrane covers organs of the abdominal cavity by support and departing
Definition
peritoneum
Term
the processes of the digestive system
Definition
1.ingetsion-putting food into the mouth
2.Mastication-chewing with the help of the salivary glands to moisten the food
3.Propulsion-swallowing
4.peristalsis-act as the esophagus
5.absorption-inside the small intestines
Term
pharynx
Definition
throat
Term
wind pipe
Definition
trachea
Term
bile
Definition
a fluid relase from the liver
Term
gallbladder
Definition
stores bile until it is needed in the digestive process
Term
pancreas of the digestive system
Definition
produce digestive enzyme
Term
emesis of the digestive system..
Definition
vomiting
Term
ulcers
Definition
lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine
Term
hemorrhoids
Definition
are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum.
Term
Gastro esophageal reflux disease
Definition
reflux of gastric juice when the gastri(stomach) is undigestive
Term
crohn diseae
Definition
chronic inflammation of the intestine wall
Term
horomone
Definition
circulates in the blood .Functions to act on target tissue(receptors),regulate growth,metabloism
1.steroid-made up of lipid
-produce sex glands and outer region of the adrenal glands
Term
hormone
Definition
circulates in the blood .Functions to act on target tissue(receptors),regulate growth,metabloism
1.steroid-made up of lipid
-produce sex glands and outer region of the adrenal glands
2.amino acids-get from protein
Term
glands of the endocrine system..
Definition
pituitary (small)
-divided into anterior and posterior lobe underneath the brain
1.Anterior-6 hormones
-somatotropin:bone growth that act on other tissue.
2.posterior:2 hormones produce by hypo thalamus
-antidiuretic hormone: increase blood pressure, and regulate water balance in the body (vasol pression)
-->oxytocin: contraction happening of child birth
Term
second glands that produce hormones of the endocrine system..
Definition
GH(growth hormone)-growth development of tissue
TSH(thyroid-stimulating)-produce thyroid hormone,energy,stimulates its own glands.
ACTH(adrenocorticotropic)-cortical hormone-stress free
FSH(follicle-stimulating hormone)
-stimulates growth and hormone activity
LH(luteinizing hormone)
-regulate testoneinmen, estrogen in women
PRL(prolactin) stimulates milk in the breast
Term
the order of medical terminology ..
Definition
prefix,root,suffix
Term
where the certain blood cells are made and influence by what hormone..
Definition
erythropoietin, hormone produced largely in the kidneys that influences the rate of production of red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Term
the Divison of stomach..
Definition
Four quadrants
RUQ,RLQ...LUQ,LLQ
Term
name three Body plane section
Definition
Frontal(cornol)-divides the body front and back.
Sagittal-divide the body from right to left
Transverse(Horizontal) divides superior and inferior
Term
Body cavities..
Definition
Dorsal-->Brain {cranial cavity}
spinal {vertebrae cavity}
Ventral cavity {Thoraic cavity}
Thoracic cavity:Lungs
mediastnum
thymus
heart
espohogus
Term
Abdominal cavity
Definition
Stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, small and large intestines, and kidneys.
Term
Pelvic cavity
Definition
Terminal end of large intestines, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs.
Term
Lungs
Definition
carries oxygen around the body to be used in the cells found in our organs and tissues. The lungs also help the body to get rid of CO2 gas when we breathe out
Term
Pnea
Definition
breath
Term
LARYNG-
Definition
larynx
Term
Pulmo
Definition
lung
Term
cell activities ...
Definition
Blastocytes-immature cell
Stemcell:
1.Embryonic stem-created for reproductive purpose
2. "Somatic or adult stemcell-maintain tissue homeostasis by replenshing senescent or damaged cells
Term
another cell activity for the nervous system..
Definition
Neuron ->transmit nerve impulses
2.Neuroglia ->support the neuron tissue
Term
stories of a disease ..
Definition
eponymous disease is named after a patient, examples being Lou Gehrig's disease
Term
Tendon
Definition
attaches muscle to the bone
Term
difference between long term and short
Definition
chronic is long term and Acute is short
Term
reptitive injury
Definition
(physical)-accidental injury{work,sports}caused by over exertion,repetitive motion
-Repetitve strain injury(RSI)
damages to soft tissue include>sprain
Term
Repetitive strain injuries..
Definition
tenosynovits -inflammation of a tendon
Term
Repetitive strain injuries.
Definition
tenosynovits -inflammation of a tendon

UPPER Extremites:
-Rotator Cuff (RTC)
-inflammation of RTC is when people do over head activities repeatedly {swimming}
-Epicondylitis- (1)Medial-golf elbow
(2)laterl-tennis elbow
which cause inflammation of tendons because of pain in the elbow,forearm on lifting,
#stress injury is sports related
Carpal tunnel syndrome
-texting
-tendons of the finger being flex
Hand numbness-cause pressure on the median nerve
#Achillies tendinitis -large tendon attaches the calf muscle to heel
Term
Nervous system disorders..
Definition
Physical:
-Disorders:
behavior-Anxiety (fear,worry)
-Panic attack:
isolation from the world
the adrenal run
-phobia:
-extreme fear of situation
-OCD:
Germ phobic
Term
Sensory system..
Definition
A.Pain (nociception)->receptors found in skin,joints(somatic) &Bones
B.Touch (tactale)-cutaneous
-inablity to feel anything(Anesthesia)
highly sensitive(finger)-2,000-500 sq in
.Pens & Needle (paresthesia) -Tingling feeling
.Detouch-the massaging of the muscle,done by a massagist
.Temperature-Thermoception
-sense of heat and cold on the skin
E.Proprioception(kinesthtic)
-awareness of body position
Term
part 2 :sensory system..
Definition
Special senses;located in the head
1.Taste->gustation->chemical sense:Taste buds
1.sour
2.sweet
3.bitter
4.salty
2.Smell->olfaction->chemical receptor:Nose a condition of anosmia the inability to smell
3.Hearing->sounds are waves found in the atmosphere (auditory
4.Equilbrium:Inner ear
-perception of balance
5.Vision:Perception of light meeting the eyes through the brain
-blindness is the disconnect of the brain
Term
What mixes to create new skin...
Definition
Keratin-which thickens the skin
Term
how are cells of the skin are made...
Definition
Three layers of the skin:
Epidermis->the outer most layer
-Basale layer:located at the bottom of epithelial.
#Sebacous Gland : "oil"->sebum
-Lubricate hair and skin
*Dermis(middle layer of the skin)
-inferior to epidermis
-sensory cells:sending signals throughout the body
#Sweat Glands:release waste,remove poision (sudoriferous)-temperature regulation
3.Subcutaneous(made up of fat),stores energy
Term
The names of the muscle that are responsible for movement...
Definition
Smooth:
-internal organ
-involuntary:uncontrolled
-makes up the wall of the hollow organ
Cardiac :twitch muscle
makes up the heart wall
Skeletal:movement of bone
-come in pairs:
1.Short single contraction
2.Long sustain contraction
Term
Male and Female reproductive term..
Definition
Zygote-->a fertilized egg
Testes-->were sperm is produce

-sex cells:Egg-->Female
Sperm-->Male
Term
What disorders of the spine are in the muscular skeletal system....
Definition
Kphosis,lordosis,scoliosis
Term
names of the muscle that are responsible for movement...
Definition
Flexion: closing angle of joint(bending at the knee)
Extension: opening the angle at a joint(straightening the knee)
Abduction: the Arm away from the body
Adduction: the towards the body
Rotation: turning of body part
Circumduction: circular movement(arm)
Pronation: turning downward (palm face down)
Supination: turning upward(palm face up)
Eversion: turning outward
Inversion: turning inward
Dorsiflexion: bending backward(foot)
Plantar: foot bent and toes direct towards the floor
Term
Urinary functions...
Definition
contain: 2 kidneys,2 urters,urinary bladder ,uretha
#kidney is what form urine
Term
parts the make up the nervous system..
Definition
Neurons: Basic functional unit of the nervous system
-Fibers:
1.Axon-long, send out nerve impulses
2.Dendrities(trees)-shirt, receive stimuli to the cell body
#Groups:
1.Sensory neuron-transmit towards the brain and spinal cord
2.motor-target cells..
Brain:(cranium)-nervous tissue
consist.
1)cerebrum(hemisphere, visible)
-grooves:1.gyri (rise area)
2.sulci
3.fissure-thought pattern.
2.Diencephalon:
1)Thalamus relate station sensory impulses
2)epithalmus-hormone that regulate sleep cycle
3.hypothalmus:
regulate emotion(tell us when we are hungry)
4.Brainstem:consist of four region
1)Midbrain(upper)
2)Pons(middle)
3)medulla oblongate (lower)
4)reticular formation(allow focus)
Term
the functional unity for the kidney..
Definition
the nephron
Term
The unit of the heart
Definition
1.Endocardium
-A thin membrane that line chambers and valves
2.Myocardium:
-thick layer makes up most of the heart wall
3.Epicardium(above,on)
-thin membrane that covers the heart
Valves:
Atriventricular valves AV-The valves between the upper atrium & lower ventricular.
1)Right AV valve-tricuspid
2)Left AV valve-bicuspid (mitral vavle)
Four chambers: right or left
two atria and two ventricles
Term
Abbreviation
Definition
ECG-Electrocardiography
FSH-Follicle stimuli
GH-growth Hormone
TSH-Thyroid stimulating Hormone
LH-luteinizing Hormone
OCD-obsessive compulsive disorder
ACTH-adrenocorticotropic
PRL-prolactin
NMJ-neuromuscular junction
RSI-repetitive strain injury
RTC-rotator cuff
GI-gastrointestinal
EPO-erythropoietin
Term
Sensory system: Eye...
Definition
layers of the eye wall
-sclera-white part of eye that contain fluid
-Uvea or Urea: middle layer
1.Iris:eye color
2.ciliary body
3.cored
-Retina-inner portion
#The cell makes up visual receptors(cell)
1)Rods-Dim light (the pupil expands)
2)Cone-Bright light (the pupil shrinks)
Vision section:
lens->behind the pupil
#crystalline:not noticeable ,turn everything upside down
#cornea-clear lens in front of the eye
# macula(phobia)
-critical focus
$near sided-->myopia
$far sided-->hyperopia-->close
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