EMT Anatomy and Physiology

Skeletal Anatomy 1

100

The bones that protect the lungs and heart

Ribs

200

The bones that form the spinal cord

Vertebrae

300

The single proximal long bone of the leg

Femur

400

The two distal long bones of the leg

Tibia and fibula

500

The bony plate in the center of the chest that connects to the ribs

Sternum

Skeletal Anatomy 2

100

The wide bone that forms the hips

Pelvis

200

Part of the skull that encloses the brain

Cranium

300

The single proximal long bone of the arm

Humerus

400

The two distal long bones of the arm

Radius and ulna

500

The spongy center of the bone where blood cells are produced

Marrow

The Chest

100

These elastic organs expand to fill with air

Lungs

200

These small air sacs are where gases are exchanged

Alveoli

300

These two large branches split off the trachea

Bronchi

400

This muscle below the lungs allows them to expand

Diaphragm

500

This is the medical term for the chest cavity

Thorax

Left Abdomen

100

This hollow organ is where food starts to break down

Stomach

200

This organ filters blood and makes white blood cells

Spleen

300

Food is further digested in this long, winding organ after it leaves the stomach

Small intestine

400

This hollow organ stores urine and can be affected by urinary tract infections

Bladder

500

This organ extends behind the stomach, regulating blood sugar and producing insulin

Pancreas

Right Abdomen

100

This large, spongy organ is the body's primary filter

Liver

200

This small organ resembles a worm, and houses beneficial bacteria for the gut

Appendix

300

This small, pear-shaped organ produces bile for digestion

Gallbladder

400

Illness when the appendix becomes blocked or inflamed, often requiring removal

Appendicitis

500

When a patient is jaundiced, their skin becomes ___________ due to liver failure.

Yellow