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62 Cards in this Set
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abdominal cavity
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cavity that is surrounded by the diaphragm superiorly, the abdominal wall anteriorly, and the spinal column posteriorly
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abdominopelvic cavity
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continuous cavity formed by the abdominal and pelvic cavities
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anatomical position
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standard position of the body for the purpose of study; the body is erect, head up, hands by the side with palms facing forward, & legs are straight with toes pointing forward
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anatomy
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study of the structure of the human body and its parts
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anterior
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pertaining to the front of the body, an organ, or a structure
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anteroposterior
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pertaining to the anterior section and then the posterior section of the body
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blood
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includes blood cells and plasma; transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells, carbon dioxide to the lungs and waste to the kidneys
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body system
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a way to study the body according to its structures and how they function
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cardiology
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medical specialty that deals with the cardiovascular system
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cardiovascular system
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body system that includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries; circulates blood throughout the body
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caudad
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toward the tail bone
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cavity
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hollow space surrounded by bones or muscles and containing organs and other structures
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cell
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smallest independently functioning structure in the body that can reproduce itself by division
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cephalad
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toward the head
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coronal plane
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plane that divides the body into front and back sections, anterior and posterior; also known as frontal plane
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cranial cavity
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cavity in the head that is surrounded by the bony cranium and contains the brain, cranial nerves, and other structures
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dentistry
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medical specialty that deals with the teeth and gums
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dermatology
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medical speciality that deals with the integumentary system
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dietetics
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medical specialty that deals with nutrition, nutrients, foods, and diet
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distal
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pertaining to away from the point of origin of an arm or leg
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dorsal
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pertaining to the posterior of the body, particularly in the back
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endocrine system
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body system that includes the pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes; produces and secretes hormones into the blood that direct the activities of the body
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endocrinology
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medical specialty that deals with the endocrine system
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epigastric region
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region on the surface of the abdominopelvic area; it is superior to the umbilical region and between the right and left hypochondriac regions
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external
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pertaining to the outer, superficial surface of the body, and organ or other structure
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gastroenterology
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medical speciality that deals with the gastrointestinal system
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gastrointestinal system
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body system that includes the mouth,teeth,tongue, salivary glands, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas; digests food, absorbs nutrients into the blood, and excretes undigested wastes
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geriatrics
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medical specialty that deals with older adults
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health
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state of complete physical, mental, and social well being
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hematology
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medical specialty that deals with the blood
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hypochondriac regions
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left and right regions on the surface of the abdominopelvic area; inferior to the ribs
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hypogastric region
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region on the surface of the abdominopelvic area; inferior to the umbilical region and between the right and left inguinal regions
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immunology
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medical speciality that deals with the lymphatic system and the immune response
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inferior
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pertaining to the lower part of the body, an organ or a structure
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inguinal regions
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left and right regions on the surface of the abdominopelvic area; inferior to the lumbar regions
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integumentary system
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body system that includes the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands; receives sensory info for the sensations of pain, touch, and temperature; protects the internal organs from infection and trauma; regulates body temp by sweating
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internal
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pertaining to the inside of the body, an organ, or a structure
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lateral
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pertaining to the side of the body, an organ, or structure
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lumbar regions
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left and right regions on the surface if the abdominopelvic area; on either side of the umbilical region
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lymphatic system
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Body system that includes the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph fluids, spleen, thymus, and white blood cells; recognizes and destroys disease causing organisms and abnormal cells
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macroscopic
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pertaining to structures that can be seen with the naked eye
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medial
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pertaining to the middle the body, an organ, or a structure
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medical specialty
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basis of the practice of medicine; each speciality includes the structures, functions, and diseases for a body system plus related laboratory and diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical procedures and drugs
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microscopic
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pertaining to structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye
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muscular system
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body system that includes the muscle and tendons; produces body movement
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neonatology
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medical speciality dealing with newborns
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nervous system
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body system that includes the brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, spinal nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, and neurons; receives, relays, and interprets sensory info from the body for the senses of vision, hearing, smell, and taste and for the sensations of pain, touch, temperature, and body position; coordinates body movement and stores and interprets memory and emotion
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neurology
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medical specialty that deals with the nervous system
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obstetrics
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medical specialty that deals with the female reproductive system during pregnancy and childbirth
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oncology
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medical specialty that deals with cancer
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ophthalmology
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medical specialty that deals with the eyes
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organ
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body structures formed of tissues
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orthopedics
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medical specialty that deals with the skeletal system and muscular system
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otolaryngology
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medical specialty that deals with the ears, nose and throat
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pediatrics
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medical specialty that deals with children
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pelvic cavity
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cavity that is continuos with and inferior to the abdominal cavity; surrounded by the pelvic bones and spinal column
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pharmacology
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medical specialty that is related to the study of drugs used as medicines
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physiology
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study of the function of the human body
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posterior
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pertaining to the back of the body, an organ, or a structure
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prone
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position of lying on the anterior surface of the body
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proximal
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pertaining to near the point of origin of an arm or leg
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superior
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pertaining to the upper part of the body, an organ, or a structure
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