Medical Terminology
What are the 3 parts of a medical term? (think parts of a word)
prefix, root, suffix
Name 2 parts of the respiratory system
nose, mouth, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, bronchii
What term do we use for an organism that is 1 cell big?
unicellular
This term is the opposite of superior (cranial)
inferior (caudal)
Name an organ
ex: heart, brain, liver
If a word has "pathy or patho" in it, what is it referring to?
disease
which organ system is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients around the body and removing carbon dioxide and waste
circulatory system
When we combine cells together that are performing the same function, what hierarchy do we end up?
tissues
If something is away from the trunk of the body, it is __________
distal
In anatomy we study_____________
body structure's and how they are put together
What does pulmonology stand for?
study of lungs
This system helps defend against pathogens and irregular cells
Lympathic and immune systems
What are the 4 types of tissues we discussed in the human body
Epithelial
Connective
muscle
nervous
Name a part of the body that is visceral to the rib cage
lungs, heart, diaphragm
What is the placement of the body called that we use when giving directions to a condition
anatomical position
hepatoma refers to what?
liver tumor
Using hormones, this system maintains homeostasis for the body
endocrine system
What is the function of muscle tissue?
movement of the body
Your teeth are __________ to your lips
visceral or posterior
What do we call the procedure where we take a small sample for testing?
biopsy
What word would mean inflammation around the heart?
percarditis
What are 2 functions of the integumentary system?
Protect internal body
regulate temperature
insulation
What are the 11 organ systems we discussed in class (give 1.5 minutes)
Skeletal
muscular
nervous
endocrine
circulatory
respiratory
integumentary
lymphatic and immune
digestive
excretory
reproductive
Your bellybutton (naval) is ___________ to your chest and _______________ to your stomach
inferior; superficial or anterior
What is the difference between an acute condition and a chronic condition?
acute- condition that begins abruptly
chronic- recurring, persistent condition