Orthopedics
What does the "myo" mean in myocardial?
muscle
What body structures provide blood to the heart muscle?
Coronary arteries
What is the name of the chemical signal used between neurons?
Neurotransmitters
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur bone (located in the thigh)
What is the largest organ in our body?
The skin
Inflammation of the joint is characteristic of what common chronic illness?
Arthritis
Which animal has the biggest heart?
Whale
What brain structure connects both the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus Callosum
How many pairs of ribs are in a typical human body?
12
What body part do doctors look at through an ophthalmoscope?
the eye
What is the number of bones in the adult human body?
206 bones
What's the common term for a cerebrovascular accident?
Stroke
At what age does the prefrontal cortex of your brain fully develop?
25 years
There are three types of muscle in the body: Skeletal muscle, Smooth muscle, and…
Cardiac Muscle
What element can be used as an antidote for arsenic poisoning?
Se (selenium)
What is the second most common orthopedic surgery?
knee replacement
Which ventricle in the heart pumps body to the rest of the body?
The Left Ventricle
What is the name of the lobe of the brain that is vital for sensory?
Parietal lobe
What is the smallest organ in the human body?
The pineal gland
A medical condition that has been caused by a physician or medical treatment is described as what?
iatrogenic
Including the carpals, how many bones are present in your hand?
27 Bones
What part of the body is the only one that has no blood supply?
The cornea
What gland controls temperature, sleep, and appetite in a person?
Hypothalamus
What artery is the main source of blood for the arm?
Brachial artery
Where is liver bile held before being released into the small intestine?
The gallbladder