Structure of the Human Body
The study of the form and structure of an organism
What are the 3 main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
What are the functions of the skeletal system (name 3)?
Framework, protection, levering, production of blood cells, and storage,
What are the three main types of muscle tissue?
Cardiac, visceral (smooth), and skeletal
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when doing adult CPR?
30:2 (compressions:breaths)
What is the main role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
Transporting materials in and out of the nucleus.
What are the main parts of the integumentary system?
Skin, hairs, and nails
What is the long shaft of the bone called?
Diaphysis
What is fibromyalgia?
Chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain
How do you get consent from an unconscious patient?
It is assumed they have given implied consent
Name all types of diseases
Infectious, degenerative, congenital, and inherited
What is the sudoriferous gland?
Coiled tubes that extend through to the top of the dermis
Which type of fracture is most common in children?
Greenstick fracture (bone is bent and splits, causing a crack or incomplete break)
Name three characteristics of the muscular system.
Excitability, contractibility, extensibility. and elasticity
How are wounds classified?
Open & closed
What is edema?
Inflammation that occurs when there is too much tissue fluid.
Which types of bacteria cause impetigo?
Strepto or staphylococci
How many bones are in the hands?
27 (8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges)
What is the chronic condition where nerve impulses are not properly transmitted to the muscles
Myasthenia Gravis
How should you proceed with using an AED if the victim has an implanted device (eg. pacemaker)?
Place pads as close to correct position as possible without being directly over the device
Name the planes of the human body and how they divide up the body.
1. Transverse plane: a horizontal plane that divides the body into a top and bottom half
2. Midsagittal plane: a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides
What is the most dangerous type of cancer?
Melanoma
Kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis
What is the muscle movement known as plantar flexion?
Bending forward or bending the foot away from the knee
Name the three types of burns from least severe to most severe
Superficial, partial-thickness, full-thickness