Medical Terms
-itis
inflammation
What is the process of bone growth called?
ossification
Skeletal, Smooth, or Myocardial muscle
What is one major structure of the cardiovascular system?
heart, blood vessels or blood
True or False: One function of the lymphatic system is to remove waste products from tissues.
True
hist/o
tissue
How many bones do we have in our body?
206 bones
Movement away from the midline of the body
Abduction
Which cavity is the heart located at?
Thoracic cavity
Where are cervical lymph nodes located?
along the sides of the neck
kyph/o
bent,hump
What is the bone of the upper arm called?
Humerus
What does MD stand for?
muscular dystrophy
How many chambers is the heart divided into?
4 chambers
What specialized cells play important roles in immune reactions?
Lymphocytes
-cele
hernia, tumor, swelling
What anterior portion of the cranium that forms the forehead?
frontal bone
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
voluntary means you can make the command involuntary means your brain will do it automatically
Which 3 layers make up the walls of the heart?
epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium
Which parasite is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans?
Toxoplasmosis
Osteomalacia
abnormal softening of the bones
What is the largest bone on the body?
Femur
What disorder affects muscles and fascia throughout the body?
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
How many circulations are involved in the heart and what are they called?
Which stage of cancer starts spreading to the cervical lymph nodes and tissues surrounding the breast?
Stage 3