uno
directional term to describe the relative position of the hands to the arms
distal
directional term to describe the relative position of the head
superior
Most common type of joint
synovial
heel bone aka
calcaneus
knee cap aka
patella
bone most commonly fractured from a fall on an outstretched hand
scaphoid
what kind of joint is the tibiofemoral joint
hinge
hip joint aka
iliofeforal joint
the origin of a muscle is ______ to the body
proximal
the stomach is a type of ___________ muscle
smooth
tendons connect muscles to __________
bones
flexors cause muscles to________
contract
what is the primary role of the cardiovascular system
supplying tissues with oxygen and nutrients
four chambers of the heart?
left atrium
right atrium
left ventricle
right ventricle
measurement of pressure on the artery walls when the heart is relaxing is called __________
diastolic (diastole)
what is normal pulse range
60-90 (for the test)
true answer : 60-100
where are red cells formed
what is the major component of the red cell
hemoglobin
which blood cell is responsible for immunity
white blood cell
WBC
measurement of the amount of oxygen supplied and consumed by the body is called _______
02 Sat (oxygen saturation)
which knee stabilizing ligament is more commonly torn
anterior cruciate ligament
ACL
medical term for the common cold
coryza
symptoms may include facial droop, disorientation, numbness, weakness, blurred vision, and difficulty speaking
Stroke
myocardial infarction
MI
what is CHF
congestive heart failure