The Spine
Name the 5 spinal section of the spine and how many vertebrae are in each section
What's the:
Cervical-7
Thoracic-12
lumbar-5
Sacral- 5
Coccygeal-4
name 2 of the organs/structures of throat
The esophagus
Trachea
Larynx
Carotid artery
jugular vein
Name the 4 quadrants of the abdominal cavity.
RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ
whats the function of skin?
The skin has three main functions: protection, regulation and sensation.
Whats tension pheumothorax?
air leaks out of the lungs into the chest cavity causing the other lung to press against organs
What does each vertebra have in common?
They all have a spinous process and a body, and spinal column
name the organs(2) of the thorax
The heart
lungs
Describe the function of one of the organs.
kidneys is to remove waste and extra fluid from the blood.
liver including detoxifying of harmful chemicals, breakdown of drugs, filtering of blood, secretion of bile and production of blood-clotting proteins.
The bladder is a muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity. It stretches to store urine and contracts to release urine.
The kidneys function is to maintain the body’s chemical balance by excreting waste products and excess fluid in the form of urine.
The function of the small intestine is to absorb most ingested food. The large intestine is responsible for absorption of water and excretion of solid waste material.
what are the three layers of skin
The skin consists of two layers:epidermis and the dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue
How many bones are in the spine
33 or 29
Whats the function of the discs?
They provide cushioning for the vertebrae and reduce the stress caused by impact. By keeping the vertebrae separated from each other, they act as a type of shock absorber for the spine. They help protect the nerves that run down the spine and between the vertebrae.
name 2 structures of the heart
right/left atrium
right/left ventricle
Superior vena cava
Aorta
Pulmonary veins
name one hallow organ and one solid organ
hallow- bladder, intestine, stomach, appendix
solid-liver,kidneys,spleen
Whats the signs and symptoms of cancer
Symptoms vary widely, or they may not occur at all. Some patients have abnormal bumps, unexplained fevers, night sweats, or unintentional weight loss. moles, bleeding, borders, discoloration.
Whats the 2 parts of the intervertebral disc
nucleus pulposus and annulous fibrosus
Name the MOI, s/sx, and tx of one spinal injury
ligament injury
muscle injury
bone fracture
spondylolysis
spondylothesis
disk injury
list the MOI, s/sx, tx of 1 throat injury
throat laceration
cartilage frature
Explain one type of abdominal injury
Rupture spleen
pancreas injury
kidney injury
hernia
liver contusion
is a benign tumor dangerous or safe?
safe
whats the name for the anterior curvature of the spine found in the cervical and lumbar spine?
lordosis
How do you prevent a spinal injury?
spinal stability exercises
maintain proper posture
proper lifting techniques
How do you prevent a throat injury?
Throat protection
shoulder pads
padding on walls, tables, and fences
sternum pads
true of false- a ruptured appendix is not a medical emergency
false
How do you prevent skin conditions and diseases?
sun glasses
hats
sunscreen
umbrellas
layers
whats eczema?
a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding, sometimes resulting from a reaction to irritation