Medical Terminology
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what three things makes up this system
ligaments
bones
this respiratory process involves the use of muscles
inhalation
term for 'a state of inadequeate perfusion'
shock
what are the 4 lobes of the brain
frontal
temporal
occiputal
parietal
term for 'to the side'
lateral
what 3 components make up the thoracic section
sternum
ribs
manubrium
this type of muscle controls the bronchioles
smooth
this describes the hearts ability to generate its own electrical impulses
automaticity
an inflamed gall bladder
cholecystitis
term for both sides
bilateral
what 2 sections are the most injured portion of the spine (least protected)
cervical and lumbar
relying more on the diaphragm during this breathing difficulty is called
seesaw
which immediate concern comes from loss of red blood cells during a hemmorhage
decreased oxygen to the tissues
'fight or flight' is activated by which hormone in which system
epinephrine - sympathetic nervous system
imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and lefts halves
midline
the bones that make up your wrist
carpals
aeroboic metabolism uses these 2 resources
oxygen and glucose
this blood component is for clotting
platelets
name 5 functions of the skin
regulate temperature
fluid balance
protection from the environment
excretion
shock impact
the best position to keep fluid and vomit from occluding the airway
recovery
the only moveable bone in your face
mandible
this anatomy structure covers the trachea when eating/drinking to avoid aspiration
epiglottis
which blood vessel supplies blood to the heart
coronary arteries
failure to this organ will cause inability to detoxify harmful substances in the bloodstream
liver