AHS 102 Unit 1 Review (Page 1)

Flashcards covering key medical terms and concepts from Page 1 notes.

What term means fear of many things?

polyphobia

In the word antibacterial, what does the prefix anti- mean?

against bacteria

What does bradycardia mean?

slow heart rate

Quadriplegia refers to paralysis of what?

all four limbs

What term means pertaining to a disease of unknown cause?

idiopathic

What term means pertaining to above the kidney?

suprarenal

Describe the anatomical position.

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward, feet parallel.

What is the directional term for lying face down on the abdomen?

prone

What is the directional term for lying face up on the back?

supine

A complete, living entity capable of independent existence is called a(n) _.

organism

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

sagittal plane

Which plane divides the body into front and back aspects?

coronal plane

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower sections?

transverse (horizontal) plane

The smallest independent functioning unit is called a(n) _.

cell

Name the cavity that includes the cranial cavity and spinal cavity.

dorsal cavity

Visceral membrane covers the _.

organ

Parietal membrane lines the _.

cavity

Name the body cavity that contains the lungs.

thoracic cavity

What is the difference between the visceral and parietal membranes?

Visceral covers the organs; parietal lines the cavities.

What is the term meaning a stable internal environment?

homeostasis

What is the term meaning a visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument?

endoscopy

What is the word that means inflammation of the stomach?

gastritis

What does arteri/o/stenosis mean?

narrowing of an artery

What is the term for an instrument used to examine the stomach?

gastroscope