Root Words/Medical Terminology
Cardio
What is heart?
Symptoms include: Face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech
What is stroke?
Largest artery in body, carries oxygenated blood from heart to rest of body
What is aorta?
Located on wrist
What is radial pulse point?
Vas
Heart valves stop working
What is heart valve disease?
Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart
What are pulmonary veins?
Located on side of head (near temples)
What is temporal pulse point?
Hemo
Arteries are weakened or expand
What is aneurysm?
Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs
What is pulmonary artery?
Located on arm, near bicep
What is brachial pulse point?
Cardiomegaly
What is enlarged heart?
Irregular heartbeat - disrupts normal heart function
What is superior vena cava?
Located behind knee
What is popliteal pulse point?
Vasculitis
What is inflammation of blood vessels?
Plaque buildup on artery walls which restricts blood flow
What is atherosclerosis?
Large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from lower body to heart
Located on top of foot
What is dorsalis pedis pulse point?