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ML 125 Physiology/Pathology Exam 1 Ch 2
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease - An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals - Second Edition - Colbert, Ankney, Lee - Ch 2
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Undergraduate 2
02/01/2014

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Trendelenburg position
Definition
A patient position in which the head is lower than the body.
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abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
Continuous cavity within the abdomen and pelvis that contains the largest organs of the gastrointestinal system.
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anatomical position
Definition
This is a standard position in which the body is standing errect, the head is up with the eyes looking forward, the arms are by the sides with the palms facing forward, and the legs are straight with the toes pointing forward.
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anterior / ventral
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body parts toward or on the front of the body
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buccal
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Pertaining to the cheek or mouth region.
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caudal
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away from the head / toward the lower part of the body
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central
Definition
locations around the center of the body (torso and head)
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computerized tomography (CT)
Definition
Imaging diagnostic tool that combines are series of x-rays to give a three-dimensional view.
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cranial / cephalic
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toward the head or upper body
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cranial cavity
Definition
Body cavity located in the skull, that houses the brain.
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cross-sectioning
Definition
Making slices of a sample for examination purposes.
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deep
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under the body surface
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distal
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away from point of reference
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epigastic
Definition
Above the stomach.
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external
Definition
on the outside
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frontal / coronal plane
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divides body into front and back sections
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hypochondriac
Definition
Name of two of the abdominal regions left and right, under the ribs.
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hypogastric
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Inferior to the stomach.
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inferior
Definition
bottom
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inguinal
Definition
The groin; referring to groin.
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internal
Definition
on the inside
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jugular venous distension (JVD)
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The enlargement of the jugular veins due to venous engorgement.
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lateral
Definition
toward the sides
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lumbar region
Definition
Two of the nine regions of the abdomino-pelvic area. The right and left lumbar regions are inferior to the right and left hypochondriac regions. Also refers to the lower back, spinal cord, and spinal column.
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magnetic resonance imager (MRI)
Definition
Imaging technique utilizing high-intensity magnetism to produce high-quality body images for diagnostic purposes.
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medial
Definition
toward the midline
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median / midsaggital plane
Definition
divides the body into right an left halves
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orthostatic hypotension
Definition
An abnormal decrease in blood pressure as a result of changing position (such as quickly standing up.)
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pericardial cavity
Definition
The potential cavity between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium.
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peripheral
Definition
outer regions or extremities (arms and legs)
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posterior / dorsal
Definition
body parts toward or on the back of the body
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prone position
Definition
Lying with the anterior section of the body down. (face down)
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proximal
Definition
near point of reference
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radiolucent
Definition
Property of being partly or wholly penetrable by x-rays, giving a darker or black appearance.
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radiopaque
Definition
Impenetrable to x-rays making the image lighter or white.
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spinal cavity
Definition
The spinal cavity lies within, and is protected by, the bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column. The spinal cavity contains the spinal cord, the spinal nerves, and spinal fluid.
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superficial
Definition
at the body surface
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superior
Definition
top
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supine position
Definition
Position of lying on the posterior part of the body. (face up)
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thoracic cavity
Definition
Hollow space within the thorax that is filled with the lungs, heart, and related structures in the mediastinum.
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transverse plane
Definition
horizontal plane
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umbilical
Definition
Pertaining to the umbilicus ("belly button").
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x-ray
Definition
An electromagnetic radiation utilized to form a two-dimensional image of the body for diagnostic purposes.
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