Chapter 1
Introduction to A&P
Introduction to A&P
The study of classification and description of structures and organs of the body
Anatomy
This medical terminology word means direct visualization with a scope
what is -oscopy
This is the major organ of the outer covering of the body; also call the integument
what is skin
The skeleton that holds the cranium
What is the axial skeleton
This accessory organ marks the entrance to the digestive system
What is the mouth:
Toward the head, or above
What is superior
This phase is the term for before surgery
preoperative
This gland secretes sebum the body mechanism to lubricate the skin and hair
what is the sebaceous glands
This body movement moves an extremity away for the midline of the body
What is abduction
This term is used to notify staff that the pt should have nothing by mouth
what is NPO
This plan divides the body into left and right sides
What is a sagittal plane
This document affirms that the patient gives permission to a specific test or procedure
what is informed consent
This is another word for itching
What is pruritus
This disease involves inflammation of the joints
What is arthritis
This is the form of the diverticular disease that is the presence of pouch-like herniations through the colon
What is diverticulosis
This quadrant contains the spleen
what is the LUQ
This type of sedation produces amnesia, analgesia, muscle paralysis and sedation
what is general anesthesia
this is a thin to thick fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after injury or laceration to the dermis
what is a scar
This disorder is related to the loss of bone density
This is a inflammatory bowel disease that causes blood to be present in the stool
This is thought of as the powerhouse of cells
mitochondria
This nurse prepares the operating room with the necessary equipment
What is the circulating nurse
This injury to the body is involved with the underlying tissues of the skin; common cause in adults are strep A and staphylococcus
What is cellulitis
This infection occurs when bacteria is introduced to the bone or bone marrow
What is osteomyelitis
This type of inflammation can occur after fecal matter seeps into the peritoneal cavity