Kinesiology Final Exam Review

This set of flashcards contains key vocabulary terms and definitions relevant to kinesiology and anatomy, designed to aid in exam preparation.

Tidal Volume

The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs in quiet respiration.

Rhinitis

Inflammation in the nose.

Pleura

The membrane that covers the lungs.

Residual Volume

The amount of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation.

Inhalation

Another term for inspiration.

Phrenic

The nerve that activates the diaphragm.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs that allow for gas exchange.

Hemoglobin

The substance in blood that carries oxygen.

Epiglottis

The cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing.

Adenoids

Another name for the pharyngeal tonsils.

Epistaxis

Nosebleed.

Apnea

A temporary stoppage of breathing.

Diaphragm

The muscle under the lungs.

Ventilation

The technical term for breathing.

Pneumothorax

Air or gas in the pleural space.

Bronchi

The two divisions of the trachea.

Aspiration

The inhalation of food into the lungs.

Lobes of the Lung

RLL, RUL, LLL, and LLL are abbreviations for these.

Laryngitis

Inflammation in the larynx.

Cecum

The appendix is attached to this part of the digestive system.

Sublingual

The salivary glands located under the tongue.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver.

Esophagus

The tube that carries food into the stomach.

Oliguria

Excretion of a decreased amount of urine.

Wilms Tumor

A tumor that involves the kidney.

Nephropathy

Any disease of the kidney.

Ureter

The tube between the kidney and the bladder.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Gallbladder

The organ that stores bile.

Emesis

Vomiting.

Liver

The organ that produces bile.

Mastication

The act of chewing.

Small Intestine

The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are parts of this.

Hemodialysis

A method for removing waste material from the blood.

Epigastric Region

The area above the stomach.

Nephrons

The active units of the kidney.

Cyst/o

The root that refers to the urinary bladder.

Erythropoietin

A hormone from the kidneys that stimulates red cell production.

Hepatic Portal System

Carries blood from the digestive tract to the liver.

NG

Stands for nasogastric.

Proct/o

The root that means rectum.

ADH

The pituitary hormone that helps regulate water balance.

Diuretic

A substance that increases urine excretion.

Fats

Bile aids in the digestion of these.

Ascites

Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

Gingiva

The term that refers to the gums.

Villi

Projections in the lining of the small intestine.

Micturition

Another term for urination.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that acts to concentrate urine.

Pyuria

The presence of pus in the urine.

Glomerulus

A cluster of capillaries that filters blood.

Ureter

Each kidney is connected to the bladder by this tube.

Peristalsis

Wavelike contractions of the digestive tract.

Angiotensin

A substance that acts to increase blood pressure.

Nephrotoxic

Something that is harmful to the kidney.

Epididymis

A coiled tube on the testis that stores sperm cells.

Circumcision

The procedure where the foreskin is removed.

Gonads

The sex glands.

Inguinal Hernia

A protrusion of an organ through the inguinal canal.

Cryptorchidism

A condition of having an undescended testis.

Gestation

The period of development in the uterus.

Ureter

Which of the following is not a tube that transports spermatozoa?

Oligomenorrhea

Scanty menstrual flow.

Umbilical Cord

Contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Occurs outside the uterine cavity.

Anorchism

Absence of a testis.

Perineum

The area involved in an episiotomy.

Coitus

Another term for sexual intercourse.

Vasectomy

The procedure where the ductus deferens is cut.

Inguinal Canal

The testis descends through this.

Menopause

Regular monthly menstrual cycles cease at this time.

Pituitary Gland

Produces FSH and LH.

Clitoris

The anatomic equivalent of the penis in females.

Prenatal Care

Care given before birth.

Ovum

The plural of ovum is ova.

Ovarian Follicle

The ovum develops within this.

Urethra

The tube that transports urine through the penis.

Testes

The plural form of testis.

Gametes

The sex cells.

Fallopian Tube

Another name for the uterine tube.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Enlargement of the prostate.

Testosterone

The main androgen.

Mastitis

Inflammation of the breast.

Pap Smear

A test used to diagnose cervical cancer.

Ovulation

Release of an ovum from the ovary.

Meiosis

The type of cell division that forms the sex cells.

Endometrium

The innermost layer of the uterus.

Zygote

Forms as a result of fertilization.

Spermatogenesis

Begins at puberty.

Ejaculation

The discharge of semen.