Med term quiz 1 and stuff

Spleen

Organ located on the upper left side of the abdomen, responsible for immune functioning.

Gallbladder

Small sac under the liver that stores bile, necessary for carbohydrate breakdown.

Liver

Large organ on the right side of the abdomen; secretes bile, stores sugar, iron, vitamins, produces blood proteins, destroys worn out red blood cells, and filters toxins.

Small intestine

Longest part of the gastrointestinal tract, where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs.

Trachea

Windpipe that allows oxygen to enter and carbon dioxide to leave the lungs.

Pancreas

Organ behind the stomach that produces insulin and digestive enzymes, consisting of specialized endocrine cells.

Heart

4 chambered pump made of a special type of muscle tissue.

Thyroid Gland

Located near the trachea and larynx, secretes hormones for maintaining metabolism in body cells.

Femur

Bone forming part of the hip at its proximal end and the knee at its distal end.

Colon

Largest part of the large intestine.

Lungs

Paired organs housing respiratory passages, not mirror images of each other.

Appendix

Small part of the large intestine, responsible for immune functioning.

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs located on the posterior aspect of the abdominal cavity, on each side of the spine.

Stomach

Muscular organ that receives food from the esophagus.

Bladder

Hollow, muscular sac in the pelvic region; temporary reservoir for urine.

Anterior

Front of the body.

Posterior

Behind of the body.

Medial

Toward the middle or center of the body.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body.

Deep

Located deep under the skin.

Superficial

Near the skin.

Ipsilateral

On the same side of the body.

Contralateral

Opposite side of the body.

Dorsal

Along the back side or surface.

Ventral

Along the front side or surface.

Superior

On top of the body.

Inferior

On the bottom of the body.

Supine

Position where someone lies face up with head, neck, and spine in a neutral position.

Prone

Position where someone lies on their stomach.

Distal

Further away from the center of the body.

Proximal

Closer to the center of the body.

Bilateral

Both sides of the body.

Joint

A place where two bones meet to allow for movement.

Tendon

Connects muscles to bones.

Ligament

Connects bone to bone.