Skeletal System
An imaginary line that runs that runs down the middle of the body, dividing it into left and right sections. The nose and umbilicus lie here.
Midline
Bile is produced by this organ
The liver
The medical term for heart muscle
Myocardium
The other name for adrenaline
Epinephrine
The medical term for the movement of air in and out of the lungs (breathing)
Ventilation
A hole at the base of the skull that allows the brain to attach to the spinal cord.
Foramen magnum
Bile is stored by this organ
Gallbladder
Where the dorsalis pedis artery (or pulse) is located
On the top of the foot
This part of the brain is divided into two hemispheres
Cerebrum
This is how many lobes the right lung has
Three
This nutrient is necessary for strong bones. Without it, you may have brittle bones and teeth.
Calcium
This organ is responsible for absorption of nutrients. It is also over 20 feet long.
Small intestine
This is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood
The pulmonary artery
These nerves carry information from the body to the brain
Sensory nerves
The muscular dome that separated the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
Diaphragm
Each pair of ribs attaches to the spine at this section of the vertebrae.
Thoracic
The pancreas secretes this hormone, which is a hormone related to diabetes.
Insulin
This is the "pacemaker" of the heart
The sinoatrial node (SA node)
The part of the brain responsible for all critical life functions, such as breathing, heart rate, digestion, etc.
Brain stem
The respiratory system and how fast you breath is controlled by how much of this you have in the blood
Carbon dioxide
The cartilaginous tip at the base of the sternum. This is the area you want to be careful not to press on when doing CPR.
Xiphoid process
The kidneys and pancreas are located behind the abdomen. What is this space called?
The retroperitoneal space
The molecule that attaches to red blood cells and carries oxygen
Hemoglobin
Vision is controlled by this lobe of the brain
Occipital lobe
Another name for "gasping" respirations
Agonal respirations