Emergency Care 13th Edition Chapter 6 Flashcards

4998550690	Acetabulum	The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint.	0
4998550691	Acromioclavicular Joint	The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet.	1
4998550692	Acromion Process	The highest portion of the shoulder	2
4998550693	Alveoli	The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the blood stream takes place.	3
4998550694	Anatomy	The study of body structure.	4
4998550695	Aorta	The largest artery of the body. It transports blood from the left to the right ventricle to begin systemic circulation.	5
4998550696	Appendix	A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, the function of which is not well understood.	6
4998550697	Arteriole	The smallest kind of artery.	7
4998550698	Artery	Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.	8
4998550699	Atria	The two upper chambers of the heart.	9
4998550700	Automaticity	The ability of the heart to generate and conduct its own electrical impulses.	10
4998550701	Autonomic Nervous System	The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions.	11
4998550702	Bladder	The round sac-like organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine.	12
4998550703	Blood Pressure	The pressure caused by the blood exerting force against the walls of the blood vessels.	13
4998550704	Brachial Artery	Artery of the upper arm. The site of the pulse checked during infant CPR.	14
4998550705	Bronchi	The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs.	15
4998550706	Calcaneus	The heel bone.	16
4998550707	Capillary	A thin walled, microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells take place.	17
4998550708	Cardiac Conduction System	A system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat.	18
4998550709	Cardiac Muscle	Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart.	19
4998550710	Cardiovascular System	The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels .	20
4998550711	Carotid arteries	Large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the heart to the head.	21
4998550712	Carpals	The wrist bones.	22
4998550713	Central Nervous System	The brain and the spinal cord.	23
4998550714	Central Pulses	The carotid and femoral pulses which can be felt in a central part of the body.	24
4998550715	Clavicle	The collarbone.	25
4998550716	Coronary arteries	Blood vessels which can be felt in the central part of the body.	26
4998550717	Cranium	The top, back, and sides of the skull.	27
4998550718	Cricoid cartilage	The ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx.	28
4998550719	Dermis	The inner second later of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis	29
4998550720	Diaphragm	The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration.	30
4998550721	Diastolic blood pressure	The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling.	31
4998550722	Digestive System	System by which food travels through the body and is broken down into absorbable forms.	32
4998550723	Dorsalis pedis artery	Artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe.	33
4998550724	Endocrine system	System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate the many body activities and functions.	34
4998550725	Epidermis	The outer layer of the skin.	35
4998550726	Epiglottis	A leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea.	36
4998550727	Epinephrine	A hormone produced by the body. As a medication it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions.	37
4998550728	Exhalation	A passive process in which intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size forcing air out of the lungs.	38
4998550729	Femoral artery	The major artery supplying the leg.	39
4998550730	Femur	The large bone of the thigh.	40
4998550731	Fibula	The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg.	41
4998550732	Gallbladder	A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver.	42
4998550733	Humerus	The bone of the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow.	43
4998550734	Hypoprofusion	The inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients. A life-threatening condition also known as shock.	44
4998550735	Ilium	The superior and widest portion of the pelvis.	45
4998550736	Inhalation	An active process in which the intercostal muscle and diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity causing air to flow into the lungs.	46
4998550737	Insulin	A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as medication by many diabetics.	47
4998550738	Involuntary Muscle	Muscle that responds automatically to the brain signals but can not be consciously controlled.	48
4998550739	Ischium	The lower, posterior portions of the pelvis.	49
4998550740	Joint	Where two bones come together.	50
4998550741	Kidneys	Organs of the renal system used to filter blood and regulate fluid levels in the body.	51
4998550742	Large intestine	The muscular tube that removes water from the waste products received from the small intestine and moves anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion	52
4998550743	Larynx	The voice box	53
4998550744	Ligament	Tissue that connects bone to bone	54
4998550745	Liver	The largest organ of the body, which produces bile to assist in the breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body.	55
4998550746	Lungs	The organ where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place	56
4998550747	Lymphatic system	The system composed of organs, tissues, and vessels that help to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contribute to the body's immune system.	57
4998550748	Malleolus	The protrusion on the side of the ankle. This refers to both the lateral and medial versions.	58
4998550749	Mandible	The lower jaw-bone.	59
4998550750	Manubrium	The superior portion of the sternum.	60
4998550751	Maxillae	The two fused bones forming the upper-jaw.	61
4998550752	Metacarpals	The hand bones.	62
4998550753	Metatarsals	The foot bones.	63
4998550754	Muscle	Tissue that can contract to allow movement.	64
4998550755	Musculoskeletal system	The system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement.	65
4998550756	Nasal bones	The nose bones.	66
4998550757	Nasopharynx	The area directly posterior to the nose.	67
4998550758	Nervous system	The system of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought.	68
4998550759	Orbits	The bony structures around the eyes.	69
4998550760	Oropharynx	The area directly posterior to the mouth.	70
4998550761	Ovaries	Egg-producing organs within the female reproductive system.	71
4998550762	Pancreas	A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in the digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine.	72
4998550763	Patella	The kneecap	73
4998550764	Pelvis	The basin-shapped bony structure that supports the spine and is the proximal attachment for the lower extremities.	74
4998550765	Penis	The organ of male reproduction responsible for sexual intercourse and the transfer of sperm.	75
4998550766	Perfusion	The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries.	76
4998550767	Peripheral Nervous System	The nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between he brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord.	77
4998550768	Peripheral Pulses	The radial, brachial, posterior tibal, and dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt at peripheral (outlying) points of the body.	78
4998550769	Phalanges	The toe bones and finger bones.	79
4998550770	Pharynx	The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose.	80
4998550771	Physiology	The study of body function.	81
4998550772	Plasma	The fluid portion of the blood.	82
4998550773	Platelets	Components of the blood; membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells.	83
4998550774	Posterior Tibial Artery	Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle.	84
4998550775	Pubis	The medial anterior portion of the pelvis	85
4998550776	Pulmonary Arteries	The vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.	86
4998550777	Pulmonary Veins	The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.	87
4998550778	Pulse	The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries.	88
4998550779	Radial Artery	Artery of the lower arm; the artery felt when taking a pulse at the thumb side of the wrist.	89
4998550780	Radius	The lateral bone of the forearm.	90
4998550781	Red Blood Cells	Components of the blood. They carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells.	91
4998550782	Renal System	The body system that regulates fluid balance and the filtration of blood. Also called the urinary system.	92
4998550783	Reproductive System	The body system that is responsible for human reproduction.	93
4998550784	Respiration	The process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells.	94
4998550785	Respiratory system	The system of the nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide.	95
4998550786	Scapula	The shoulder blade.	96
4998550787	Skeleton	The bones of the body.	97
4998550788	Skin	The layer of tissue between the body and external environment.	98
4998550789	Skull	The bony structure of the head.	99
4998550790	Small Intestine	The muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine, divided unto the duodenum, jejunum, and the ileum, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls.	100
4998550791	Spleen	An organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and a reservoir for reserves of blood.	101
4998550792	Sternum	The breastbone	102
4998550793	Stomach	Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food beings.	103
4998550794	Subcutaneous Layers	the layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis.	104
4998550795	Systolic Blood Pressure	The pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation.	105
4998550796	Tarsals	The ankle bone.	106
4998550797	Tendon	Tissue that connects muscle to bone.	107
4998550798	Testes	The male organs of the reproduction used for the production of sperm.	108
4998550799	Thorax	The chest.	109
4998550800	Thyroid cartilage	The wing-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adam's apple.	110
4998550801	Tibia	The medial and larger bone of the lower leg.	111
4998550802	Torso	The trunk of the body.	112
4998550803	Trachea	The windpipe, the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs.	113
4998550804	Ulna	The medial bone of the forearm.	114
4998550805	Ureters	The tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder.	115
4998550806	Urethra	Tube connecting the bladder to the vagina or penis for excretion of urine.	116
4998550807	Uterus	Female organ of reproduction used to house the developing fetus.	117
4998550808	Vagina	The female organ of reproduction used for both sexual intercourse and as an exit from the uterus for the fetus.	118
4998550809	Valve	A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction.	119
4998550810	Vein	Any blood vessel returning to the heart.	120
4998550811	Venae Cavae	Superior and inferior, these two major veins return blood from the body to the right atrium.	121
4998550812	Ventilation	The process of moving gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between inhaled air and the pulmonary circulation of blood.	122
4998550813	Ventricles	The two lower chambers of the heart.	123
4998550814	Venule	The smallest kind of vein.	124
4998550815	Vertebrae	The thirty-three bones of the spinal column.	125
4998550816	Voluntary Muscle	Muscle that can be consciously controlled	126
4998550817	White Blood Cells	Components of blood. The produce substances which help fight infection.	127
4998550818	Xiphoid process	The inferior portion of the sternum.	128
4998550819	Zygomatic arches	Bones that form the structure of the cheeks.	129