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Main Tissue types of the body

connective

discovered the xray

Wilhelm Roentgen

plane which divides the body into upper and lower parts

transverse plane

CXR

chest x-ray

phalanges

bones of the fingers and toes

bones of the os coxae

ilium

lateral curvature of the spine

scoliosis

collection of tissues which perform a specific function

organ

medial

toward the midline of the body

lateral

side of the body

functions of the muscle system

produces movement

uses magnets to produce

MRI

structure of brain responsible for muscles

balance

muscle which extends the arm

triceps brachii

body mechanics are used in order to….

prevent injury

7 functions of the hypothalamus

1. regulating metabolism and water balance
2. controls autonomic nervous system
3. expressions of emotion
4. regulates sleep and waking along with the thalamus
5. regulates body temperature
6. regulates food intake
7. regulates sex behavior

pleasure sensor

disease in which there is a deficiency of dopamine

Parkinson's Disease

these connect muscles to bones

tendons

chemical signals which send impulses between neurons

neurotransmitters

connects the hemispheres of the brain

nerves cross over here

what is the myelin sheath

covers the axon increases the speed of impulses

space between the neurons

synapse

used as injection sites

deltoids

abbreviation for a stroke

CVA (cerebrovascular accident)

folds in the tissue of the brain

convolutions

dorsiflexion

bending of the foot or the toes upward

Elizabeth Kubler Ross is known for her work with

Death and dying

hospice provides care for patients with

terminal conditions and 6 months or less to live

breathing pattern near death

Cheyne- Stokes

passive euthanasia

life-saving treatment is withdrawn or withheld

digested blood releases this electrolyte

potassium

an emotional stage in which the dying patient promises to change a behavior in order to have more time

bargaining

an emotional response when the dying patient rejects the information presented to them about their diagnosis

denial

the goal of physical rehabilitation

to have the pt be as independent as possible

breathing pattern of faster deeper breaths

followed by periods without breathing

middle old age

75-84 years of age

decontaminating the hands and forearms before surgery

scrubbing in

Health professional that monitors vital signs

breathing

surgical instrument used to clamp off blood vessels

hemostat

a break in the skin is which link in the chain of infection

portal of entry

pts are NPO before surgery to prevent this:

aspiration

surgical position with patient sitting upright

Fowler's position

Government agency which conducts research and scientific studies

NIH

during handwashing fingertips are this direction

downward

acronym for using fire extinguisher

PASS
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

burns in which the skin is blistered and red ( also known as partial thickness)

second degree