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artery
is a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Blood
is a fluid that travels throughout the body to distribute nutrients and oxygen.
blood vessel
is a part of the cardiovascular system that serves as a pathway for blood throughout the body, and may be an artery, a vein, or a capillary.
bronchi
are small tubes that carry air between the lower part of the trachea and the lungs.
capillary
is a blood vessel that carries blood from arteries into a particular part of the body, where the blood exchanges water and nutrients with tissues before returning to the heart through a vein.
abdomen
is the part of the body below the chest, where most of a person's gastrointestinal organs are located.
ankle
is a joint between the shin and the foot, which allows the foot to twist and bend in relation to the leg.
arm
is a long, narrow part of the body that extends from the upper side of the torso, and connects to a hand at the other end.
back
is the part of the body below the neck on the opposite side of the torso from the chest and abdomen.
bone
is a hard, rigid substance that helps the body maintain its shape and structure.
buttocks
are the parts of the body between the back and the legs, which make contact with a chair or other surface when a person sits.
calf
is the soft, fleshy part of the bottom of a leg, between the knee and ankle.
cardiovascular system
is the part of the circulatory system that distributes blood throughout the body, and includes the heart and blood vessels.
Cartilage
is a flexible material that assists movement at joints, and also provides the structure for the ears, nose, and other parts.
chest
s the front of the body just below the neck and shoulders, where a person's heart and lungs are located.
circulatory system
is the network of parts that transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and other vital substances throughout the body.
cranium
is the continuous structure of bone that makes up the head and face, and is responsible for protecting the brain.
dermis
is the layer of skin below the epidermis that largely acts as a cushion, protecting the body from strain.
Fascia
i
is a sheet or structure of tissue that surrounds muscles, nerves, and other internal body parts to hold them together or allow them to move in a particular way.
elbow
is a joint in the middle of the arm that allows the arm to bend.
EMS
(emergency medical services) is the network of health care professionals who handle medical emergencies both inside and outside of hospitals.
epidermis
is the outer layer of skin that makes up the surface of the body.
ER
(emergency room) is a department in a hospital that handles urgent health care situations, and is generally where ambulances transport patients.
first responder
is someone who is called to assist immediately at emergency situations, and includes paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and others.
integumentary system
is the network of skin and other parts that protects the body's internal functions, prevents water loss, regulates temperature, and performs other functions.