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Details Title: Medical Terminology Description: Whole Body Terminology Total Flash Cards: 74 Created: 07/22/2004 13:40:25	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Abdominal Cavity Definition The cavity beneath the thoracic cavity. Contains: liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, instestines, & kidneys Term Abdominopelvic Cavity Definition A term that describes the abdominal and pelvic cavity collectively; refers to the space between the diaphragm and the groin. Term Anaplasia Definition A change in the structure and orientation of cells. Term Anatomical Position Definition The standard reference position for the body as a whole. Term Anterior Definition Pertaining to the front of the body or toward the belly of the body. Term Aplasia Definition A developmental failure resulting in the absense of any organ or tissue. Term Cardiac Muscle Definition The muscle that makes up the muscular wall of the heart. Term Caudal Definition Pertaining to the tail. Term Cell Definition The smallest and most numerous unit of living matter. Term Cell Membrane Definition The semipermeable barrier that is the outer covering of a cell. Term Cervical Vertebrae Definition The first seven segments of the spinal column; identified as C1-C7. Term Chromosomes Definition The threadlike structures within the nucleus that control the functions of growth, repair, and reproduction for the body. Term Coccyx Definition The tailbone. Term Connective Tissue Definition Tissue that supports and binds other body tissue and parts. Term Cranial Definition Pertaining to the skull or cranium. Term Cranial Cavity Definition The cavity that contains the brain. Term Cytology Definition The study of cells. Term Cytoplasm Definition A gel-like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a cell. Contains organs called organelles. Term Deep Definition Away from the surface. Term Distal Definition Away from or farthest from the trunk of the body, or farthest from the point of origin. Term Dorsal Definition Pertaining to the back. Term Dorsum Definition The back or posterior surface of a part. Term Dysplasia Definition Any abnormal development of tissues or organs. Term ****Epithelial Tissue**** Definition The tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body; it also lines the vessels, body cavities, glands, and body organs. Term Frontal Plane Definition Any of the vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet; dividing the body into front and back portions. Term Genes Definition Segments of chromosomes that transmit heredity characteristics. Term Histologist Definition A medical scientist who specializes in the study of tissues. Term Hyperplasia Definition An increase in the number of cells of a body part. Term Hypoplasia Definition Incomplete or underdeveloped organ or tissues, usually the result of a decrease in the number of cells. Term ****Inferior**** Definition Below or downward toward the tail or feet. Term ****Lateral**** Definition Toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body. Term Lumbar Vertebrae Definition Consists of five large segments of the movable part of the spinal column; identified as L1-L5. Term Lysosomes Definition Contain enzymes that destroy bacteriaby digesting them. Term Medial Definition Toward the midline of the body. Term Mediolateral Definition Pertaining to the middle and side of a structure. Term Membrane Definition A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space. Term Midline of the Body Definition The imaginary "line" that is created when the body is divided into equal right and left halves. Term Midsagittal Plane Definition The plane that divides the body or a structure into right and left equal portions~ Term Mitochondria Definition Cell organs, or organelles, which provide energy needed by the cell to carry on its essential functions. Term Muscle Tissue Definition The tissue that is capable of producing movement of the parts and organs of the body by contracting and relaxing its fibers. Term Navel Definition The umbilicus; the belly button. Term Neoplasia Definition The new and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant. Term Nervous Tissue Definition Tissue that transmits impulses throughout the body, thereby activating, coordinating, and controlling the many functions of the body. Term Nucleus Definition The central controlling body within a living cell that is enclosed within the cell membrane. Term Organ Definition Tissues that are arranged together to perform a special function Term Pelvic Cavity Definition The lower front cavity of the body, located beneath the abdominal cavity; contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs. Term Peritoneum Definition A specific, serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall of the body and is reflected over the contained viscera. Term Plane Definition Imaginary slices, or cuts, made through the body to divide into different viewing angles. Term Plantar Definition Pertaining to the sole or bottom of the foot. Term Posterior Definition Pertaining to the back of the body. Term Pronation Definition A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn downward and backward. Term Prone Definition Lying facedown on the abdomen. Term Proximal Definition Toward the nearest to the trunk of the body, or nearest to the point of origin of a body part. Term Ribosomes Definition Cell, or organelles, that synthesize proteins; often called the cell's "protein factories". Term Sacrum Definition The singular, triangular-shaped bone that results from the fusion of the five individual sacral bones of a child. Term Skeletal Muscle Definition Muscle that is attached to bone and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton. Term Smooth Muscle Definition Muscle that is found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines. Term Spinal Cavity Definition The cavity that contains the nerves of the spinal cord; also known as the spinal canal. Term Superficial Definition Pertaining to the surface of the body, or near the surface. Term Superior Definition Above or upward toward the head. Term Supination Definition A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn upward or forward. Term Supine Definition Lying horizontally on the back, faceup. Term ****System**** Definition Organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole. Term ****Thoracic Cavity**** Definition The chest cavity, which contains the lungs, heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea. Term Thoracic Vertabrae Definition The second segment of 12 vertebrae that make up the vertebral bones of the chest; identified as T1-T12. Term Tissue Definition A group of cells that perform specialized functions. Term ****Tansverse Plane**** Definition Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. Term Umbilicus Definition The navel; also called the belly button. Term Ventral Definition Pertaining to the front; belly side. Term Visceral Definition Pertaining to the internal organs. Term Visceral Muscle Definition Same as smooth. Muscle that is found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines. Term RUQ Definition right upper quadrant Term LUQ Definition left upper quadrant Term RLQ Definition right lower quadrant