Biomedical Terminology and Body Systems

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture on biomedical terminology and body systems.

Voluntary Movement

Movements that are controlled by an individual's conscious decision, such as moving hands or legs.

Involuntary Movement

Movements that occur without conscious control, such as blinking or breathing.

Epithelial

Relating to epithelial tissue, which covers the body surfaces and lines cavities.

Mitochondria

Organelles in cells responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Skeletal Muscle

Type of muscle that is under voluntary control and is responsible for body movement.

Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the heart that controls heartbeats.

Adduction

Movement toward the midline of the body.

Abduction

Movement away from the midline of the body.

EBP

Evidence Based Practice; practice based on the best available scientific evidence.

Osteology

The study of bones and their structure.

Pathology

The study of diseases and their causes, processes, and effects.

Subcutaneous

The layer of tissue beneath the skin that contains fat and connective tissues.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problems.

Therapeutic Effect

The desired, positive effect of a medication or treatment.

Adverse Effect

An unintended, harmful effect resulting from medication or treatment.

Bronchial Tubes

The tubes that branch from the trachea to the lungs, allowing air flow.

Integumentary System

The system that protects the body, including skin, hair, and nails.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin.

Dermis

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing connective tissue, hair follicles, and glands.