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Registry Review
Anatomy & Physiology
20
Health Care
Not Applicable
01/18/2013

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Term
What anatomy makes up the alimentary canal?
Definition
- mouth
- pharynx
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- anus
Term
Narrowing of the pyloric canal causing obstruction and often GERD:
Definition
pyloric stenosis
Term
How long and wide is the esophagus?
Definition
10" long
3/4" in diameter
Term
How long is the small intestine?
Definition
22'
Term
Finger-like projections in the mucosa of the small intestine which assist in the process of digestion and absorption:
Definition
villi
Term
How long is the duodenum?
Definition
8 - 10 inches
Term
How long is the large intestine?
Definition
~ 5'
Term
The natural pouches of of the large intestine are termed:
Definition
haustra
Term
The muscular portion of the large intestine wall contains an external band of longitudinal muscle that forms into three thickened bands called _______ ______.
Definition
taeniae coli
Term
The rectum and anal canal have two __ curves.
Definition
AP
Term
How many bones are in the human body?
Definition
206
Term
Is a T-Tube Cholangiogram performed in the OR or in the radiology department?
Definition
radiology department
Term
Chole
Definition
relationship with bile
Term
Cysto
Definition
bag or sac
Term
Choledocho
Definition
common bile duct
Term
Cholangio
Definition
bile ducts
Term
Cholecyst
Definition
gallbladder
Term
What purpose do bones serve?
Definition
- attachment for muscles
- mechanical basis for movement
- protection of internal organs
- a frame to support the body
- storage for calcium, phosphorus, and other salts
- production of red and white blood cells
Term
Name the 5 main classifications of bones:
Definition
- long
- short
- flat
- irregular
- sesamoid
Term
The central cavity that is located in long bones, which contains trabeculae filled with yellow marrow:
Definition
medullary cavity
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