ngna william

frontal plane

an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections

saggital plane

an imaginary vertical plane that divides the human body into left and right sections

transverse plane

It divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections. 

cranial cavity

a hollow space within the skull that houses and protects the brain

thoracic cavity

a bony and muscular enclosure in the upper torso that houses and protects vital organs. 

pelvic cavity

a bowl-shaped space located in the lower part of the abdomen, below the pelvic brim

spinal cavity

a cylindrical space located within the vertebral column (backbone) that houses and protects the spinal cord

The Liver is located mainly in what quadrant? 

RUQ

If the patient is complaining of RLQ pain with nausea, vomiting and fever. You might suspect what? 

Appendicitis

This is the largest organ in the body and is the first line of defense against pathogens.

 

Integumentary system

Your patient is pointing to the upper, center of their abdominal just below the diaphragm area, how would you chart this location?

Epigastric region

longest, strongest bone in your body

femur

Irregular bones

pelvis, vertebrae

short bones

Carpals, tarsals, bones found in the wrist

FLAT BONES

Skull or ribs

Patella

another name for the knee cap / a Sesamoid bone

Epicardium

outermost layer of the heart

Myocardium

middle layer, muscle and thickest

Endocardium

Inner layer, lining the atria, ventricles and valves

Pericardium

membrane that surrounds the heart

The primary organ of the cardiovascular system is the heart. The heart is a muscle made up of three layers and has 4 chambers. The 2 upper chambers are the ventricles and the 2 lower chambers are the atria

false

Chambers of the heart: 

2 upper are right and left Atria

2 lower are right and left ventricles 

The circulatory system is considered to a closed circuit. 

true

the pathway for a complete electrical conduction system. 

 

SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

kidney

kidney

ureters

ureters

bladder

bladder

urethra

urethra

This organ is a part of the gastrointestinal and respiratory system. 

pharynx

The adult Axial skeleton has _______ bones while the adult Appendicular skeleton has _________ bones. 

 

80, 126

Which of the following describe what smooth and cardiac muscles have in common. 

 

they are both involuntary muscles and work independently

The Thymus is located behind the sternum. How would this be documented? 

 

the thymus is posterior to the sternum

The most abundant and active sex hormones in males is the ________ and in females it is the ________ 

 

Testosterone, Estradiol

esophagus

B

liver

C

stomach

D

large intestine

F

small intestine

G

rectum

I

Skeletal System

 

provides structure and posture             

Immune System

 

Protects the body from diseases and pathogens             

Respiratory System

Moves air in and out of the lungs / removes CO2 and brings in O2             

Gastrointestinal System

Facilitates Digestion             

Cardiovascular System

Delivers blood to the whole body             

Your patient is complaining of a red rash, with itching and burning on their arm. You know most likely the Dr. will dx the patient with what? 

 

dermatitis

Myalgia is a disease of what system? 

muscular system

A patient is having acute chest pain, nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating might be actually having a what? 

 

myocardial infarction (MI)

Diabetes type 2 is usually only presented during adulthood and can be reversed or lessened in severity with proper diet, exercise and medication. 

true

Your patient is dx with thrombophlebitis. What does this mean? 

 

Your patient has a blood clot causing inflammation in the vein

hypertension

high or above normal blood pressure             

tachycardia

fast heart rate >over 100             

dyspnea

labored or difficulty breathing             

syncope

fainting or feeling faint             

bradycardia

slow heart rate < less than 60             

hypotension

low or below normal blood pressure             

ac

before meals

pc

after meals

asap

as soon as possible

cc

chief complaint

bx

biopsy

cpr

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

c/o

complaints of

dx

diagnosis

fx

fracture

sx

signs/symptoms

proximal

               closer to the trunk             

distal

               further away from the trunk             

abduct

               away from the body             

adduct

               toward the body             

anterior

               front of the body or part             

posterior

 

               behind / back or the body or part             

superior

               above or toward the head             

inferior

               below or toward the feet             

medial

               toward the midline             

lateral

               sides / either side of something             

dorsal recumbent

               lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat             

fowlers

               sitting up at 90 degrees             

semi-fowlers

               sitting up at 45 degrees             

lithotomy

               lying on back, knees flexed and feet in stirrups / for gyn and pelvic exams             

prone

               lying on your abdomen             

supine

               lying on your spine             

sims

               lying on your left side with knee bent / rectal exams             

trendelenburg

               feet and legs raised above heart level, used to get circulation back to vital organs.             

ectomy

               surgical removal             

algia

pain

emesis

               vomiting             

itis

               inflammation of             

ology

study of

ologist

               one who specializes             

cardi/a

heart

my

muscle

peri

around

phleb

vein

thromb

               clot             

plasty

 

               surgical repair             

hypotensions

               low or abnormally low blood pressure             

phlebitis

 

               inflammation of the vein             

athroplasty

               surgical repair of a joint             

hypertension

               high or above normal blood pressure             

cardiomyopathy

               Disease of heart muscle             

angina

chest pain