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PYO pus
orbi- circle
jk kj
-Uria uria
trans- across, over
ab- away from
crit to separate
Z-disc attaches thin filaments
smallest leg adductor brevis
cocco coccus or round
Calcaneal Pertaining to the heal
Which animals have nails? primates
Iodide congenital goiter or hypothyroidism
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland synapse in ________ ganglia. otic
diffusion increased concentration gradient, increased temp, large/small particle, increased surface area, longer diffusion distance
what cells produce testosterone? interstitial cells
embryology study of body before birth
blood liquid matrix is called plasmatransport
_ move the mucus dorsally cillia
Supporting cells Nourish, support, protect neurons
Sacral plexus formed by L4-S5 -pelvic area,posterior/lateral part of leg,lower back,plantar foot -sciatic nerve
-oid Resembling; like; having the form ofExamples:Sigmoid = resembling the letter “S” or the Greek “sigma”Nucleoid = shaped like, or having the appearance of a nucleusMyeloid = 1. resembling a myelocyte, but not necessarily originating from bone marrow. 2. Marrow-like; medullaryMyoid = resembling muscle
Flanges finger and toes of the body
The posterior relationship of the larynx are to what cervical vertebrae in men? C3-C6
cranial nerve I carries _____ information sensory
diarrhea frequent passage of loose watery stools
2 parts of ventral vertebral-encases spinal cord
innervation of g maximus inferior gluteal nerve
the shortest metatarsal actual length 1st metatarsal
neurons from the substantia nigra innervate w/this and degenerates in parkinson's disease striatum
white matter of spinal cord myelinated axons.
superior higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.:
Disaccharides A double sugar, consisting of two monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis., Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose
mastoid process What important bony landmark is located just behind the earlobe?
what are fallopian tubes lined with?what shape is lumen?Lower opening of uterus called? ciliatriangularinternal os
Which of the following protein channels would be used to produce post synaptic inhibition? A. Na channel B. K channel. C. Ca channel. D. Cl channel. E. cAMP channel cl channel
transverse atlantal ligament in dogs; holds dens down
nonkeratinized surface that is abrasion resistant but wet/slippery    
Muscles of the gluteal region gluteus maximus gluetus medius gluteus minimis tensor of the fascia lata piriformis (deep to the gluteus maximus) obturator internus superior gemellus inferior gemellus quadratis femoris obturator externus
NAMEif the reactant is an electron donor oxidation
the thicker filaments are the _______ filaments myosin
distal further away from the point of attachment ex: fingers from elbow
Elasticity The ability of muscular tissue to return to its original length and shape after contraction or extension.
Centrum . – central part, frequently used as a synonym for corpus
Atoms tiny building blocks of matter which combine to form molecules such as sugar, water, and proteins
release of water, acids, and enzymes, buffers, and salts by the epithelium of the digestive tract secretion
coccyx a small triangular bone forming the lower extremity of the spinal column in humans, consisting of four ankylosed rudimentary vertebrae.
Fatty Acids Linear chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms (hydrocarbon) with an organic group -COOH at one end.
ovarian artery Which of the following arteries is present only in the female body?
symptoms of mennopause les estrogen and prgesteroneuterus vag and roobs atrophyvagina is thinner and diermore vag infectionsrising cholesterollower bone masshot flashes
Which of the following is a holocrine gland? A. ceruminous gland B. Sweat C. Mammary D. Sebaceous sebaceous
alveolar juga prominences of the roots in the maxillary canine and caudal cheek teeth can be palpated and occasionally seen
digestive tract and uterus location of simple columnar epithelium
which molecule directly supplies energy for muscle contraction ?? ATP, STORED VERY LITTLE
Draw the regulation of blood glucose levels by negative feedback mechanism involving the pancreas horomones? p 11
epidermal cells that arise from red bone marrow langerhans cells
paired laryngeal cartilages 2 arytenoid, 2 corniculate, 2 cuneiform
Rotatores Brevis: Deepest of the muscle group. Its tendon ascends one spinal level to insertonto the lamina of the vertebra above. Rotatores muscles are best seen in the thoracic region,but are also well developed in the cervical region.
Heart (Electrical Activity Steps) SA Node: pacemaker, initiates impulse--first to atria, then to AV node AV Node: delay signal before sending to ventricles AV Bundles of His: recieve signal and divide into left & right bundle branches Perkinje Fibers: approach apex of heart & send signal to ventricals
Nervous System a system including all the neural tissue in the body.
Stratified squamous many layers of mostly flat cells: mitosis takes place in lowest layer. epidermis, where surface cells are dead a barrier to pathogen, lining of the mouth, esophagus and vagina a barrier to pathogens
visceral pericardium The innermost layer of the heart is the...
what does progesterone do? prpares uterus for pregnancy during second half of menstrual cycle
Indirect inguinal hernia Passes the entire length of inguinal canal (deep to superficial ring); 20x more common in males; can find it lateral to the inferior epigastric artery pulse (because of the deep ring)
What is the jugular foramen? occipatal/temporal. Bottom of the skull. 9th and 10th Nerve. Also jugular vein.
External oblique: origin, insertion, innervation, main action External obliquesOrigin: External ribs 5-12Insertion: Linea alba, pubic tubercle, anterior half of iliac crestInnervation: Thoracoabdominal nerves (T7-T11) and subcostal nerve (T12)Action: compress and support abdominal viscera and flex and rotate trunk
What are interoreceptors? they gtive info according to whats happening on inside of our body. also known as visceroreceptors. They give info concerning pain, pressure, and chemicals. They have a special group called proprioreceptors.
Gross means ______. And another word for gross anatomy is _________ anatomy or ________anatomy. Large. Macroscopic. Fine.
An epithelium in which the deep layer of cells is square and the superficial layers of cells is flat, is a ______________________ epithelium. stratified squamous
osmosis: water will flow to side with the lower water concentration
lunate the second bone from the thumb side of the proximal row of bones of the carpus.
lateral pterygoid Which of the following is a muscle of mastication?
purpose of ATP It's purpose is to provide energy for muscle contractions, chromosome movement during cell division, cytoplasmic movement within cells, membrane transport processes, and synthesis reactions.
What is induction? When a cell or tissue influences other cells or tissues nearby to change into the same type
adductor for thigh and flexor for lower leg adductor magnus, longus, brevis
medulla of kidney internal to the cortex and consists of 6-18 distinct conical structures, called renal pyramids
define the chemical level of structural organization atoms combined to form molecules
what is in the suboccipital triangle? suboccipital nerve (posterior rami C1) and the vertebral artery.
nodes of ranvier gaps in the myelin sheath of an axon is called _______
Two ways to eliminate particles that settle in alveoli 1.  engulfed by lymphocytes 2.  remain encapsulated on alveolar surface 
function of the papillary muscles limit movement of valve cusps and prevent backflow of blood
Efferent arterioles branch (2 forks in the road) 1) Peritubular capillaries of cortical nephrons   2) Vasa recta of juxtamedullary nephrons
What's the cytoxic T cell do? "attack dogs" of the immune response, kills infected cells by secreting toxins
ORGANS OF THE URINARY SYSTEM 2 kidneys, 1 bladder, 1 urethra (8 inches in male), 2 ureters, passageway 4 inches controls rhythmic contractions
what's the blood-brain barrier in the capillaries? brain capilaries have no gaps so diffusion can only occur across endothelial cell membrane that forms networks called capillary beds
what does the superior gluteal artery supply? before exiting the pelvis is supplies the piriformis and obturator internus muscles -a superficial branch passes posterior to supply the gluteus maximus muscle - a deep branch passs laterla to supply the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata muscles and the hip joint 
oxygen diffuses from alveoli to blood depends on: the partial pressure of oxygen and blood
the real story of lung disease? Lungs can heal and the rate of risk for lung disease drops from 20% more likely to 2% more likely for ex-smokers.
If a part of the heart does not have a sufficient delivery of blood and oxygen, what symptom often occurs? Chest pain (chest heaviness, chest pressure, squeezing inside the chest).
sulcus groove
plegia paralysis(major)
tendin/o tendon
con together
-plasm formation
patellar kneecap
patella kneecap
splen/o spleen
MAL BAD
Meso Middle
puer child
anti against
-orexia appetite
phas/o speech
lysis loosen, dissolve
lith stone, calculus
-ectomy removal; excision
-phobia Fear of
pharmac/o chemical, drug
pertaining to -ous
Intestine_Motility-Increase peristalsis Parasympathetic
ADHD attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
cirrh orange - r
dorsum back of hand
BAck of Elbow Olecromial
-apheresis removal, carry away
condyle rounded articular projection
meta- beyond, after, change
orchid testis, testicle - r
arth/o/clasia breaking apart a joint
ec-, ex out, out from
DNA shape double stranded helix
Level of Organization Chemical (molecular)CellularTissueOrgan Organ systemOrganism
T.I.D THREE TIMES A DAY
what is dyspnea difficulty breathing
remission the act of remitting.
action of subscapularis Shoulder medial rotation
Phimosis congenital narrowing of prepuce opening that prevents it form being drawn back over glans penis...glans penis can become strangulated and produce an emergency situation
Specialized junction between cells, which serves as a "spot weld". Desmosome
poster/o posterior behind, toward the back
The endocrine system produces chemicals called hormones
Dermis Strong Flexible connective tissue *binds entire body 2gether**hair follicles, oil & sweat glands reside in dermis, extreme stretching ex:pregnancy,underlying dermis makes up bulk of skin. its tough leathery layer composed of fibrous connective tissue
estrogen under and symp hypogonadism; sterility
trabecule needlelike threads of stretchy bones
oropharyngeal lymph tissue (throat closest to mouth) tonsils
symptom any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
origin of Brachioradialis lateral epicondyle of humerus
Posterior/Dorsal toward the back of the body
Thorascic duct connection between the lympathic system and the blood system
tars/o tarsals (bones of the hind foot)
an abnormal condition of the lip cheilosis
Yellowish pigment from carrots and tomatoes Carotene
selectively permeable allow only some substances through
What are decreases in neutrophils called? neutropenia
sternal The middle of the thorax, anteriorly
A radiographic examination of lymph nodes after the injection of a contrast medium is called ____________________. lymphadenography
specialist in the field of genetics geneticist
THE ONLY MEDICATION AVAILABLE FOR ALS RILUTEK
Pituitary (Hypophysis) Location: Brain Hormones: In Anterior and Posterior Pituitary Function: Master Gland
bipolar nueron; has microvili, receptor proteins, 12 million cells; 500 different types of chemoreceptoprs olfactory receptors
acute sharp or severe in effect; intense:
What sensoriomotor nerve arises from ventral divisions of L-2 through L-4? Obturator nerve
Collections of lymphatic tissue found in the submucosa of the small intestine peyer's patches
a precancerous skin condition caused by exposure to sunlight; marked by overgrowths of outer epidermal layer actinic keratosis
a person standing with feet spread slightly apart, face forward, palms facing forward, arms at rest at the sides is said to be in the _____ position anatomic
What causes the rhodopsin to split into opsin and retinal? Light
elastic cartilage fx maintains structure while maintaining flexibility
hormones and how they control body functions endocrinology
The pericardial cavity lies between _______ and _______ layers. parietal; visceral
Suprahyoid muscle with an anterior and posterior belly? Diagastric
fructosamine test measures average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks. The fructosamine test is able to detect changes more rapidly than the HbA1c test
pericardium is the membrane that surrounds and protects the heart
ball/socket joints SJ:spherical head of one bone articulates w. the cuplike socket of another.
What are osteoclasts? cells that break down bone.
TIBIA AKA ANTERIOR INFERIOR LEG BONE - SHIN
unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment iatrogenic illness
keratinocyte waterproofing - do we don't leak out
The aortic hiatus transmits the aorta anteriorly or posteriorly to the esophageal hiatus? posterior
Uvula Hangs from free border of soft palate
The outermost layer of the eyeball, the shell. sclera
temp. changes are dected by ____ thermo receptors
laceration the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.
prognosis a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease, esp. of the chances of recovery.
ilium the broad, upper portion of either hipbone.
What artery supplies piriformis and obturator internus muscles before its exit, after its exit supplies the 3 gluteal muscles? Superior Gluteal Artery
3 structures of the small intestine that are adapted for absoption viili,microvilli,plica circularis
The humerus articulates with the _______ at the shoulder and the _______ and _______ at the elbow. scapula, radius, ulna
A small pulmonary vessel that is carrying high levels of CO2 and low levels of O2 is called a pulmonary arteriole
Adipose(specialized) - Location -Under skin in the hypodermis -around kidneys and eyeballs -within abdomen -in breasts
what is adherence attachment of cell membrane of phagocyte to surface of microorganism; may involve opsonization to enhance attachment of phagocyte
This type of fungal infection affects the bearded areas of the face and neck. tinea barbae
fibrinolysis process of breaking down the fibrin / clot.
What bones forms the jugular foramen? Occiptial and temporal
corium AKA dermis, is the thick layer of living tissue directly below the epidermis.
vaccination. Deliberate exposure to an antigen (vaccine) Active artificial immunity
lipid diffusion the flow of fat soluble substances through the phospho-lipid region of the membrane from an areas of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
continuous capillary the endothelium is a complete lining. It supplies most regions of the body. Located on every tissue except epithelia and cartilidge
podagra extreme pain of the big toe associated with gouty arthritis
Lysosomes The small bodies in the cytoplasm that contain powerful digestive enzymes that enhance the breakdown of cellular components.
This nerve supplies the structures in the superficial perineal pouch and deep transverse perineus and spinchter urethrae muscle (of the deep perineal pouch) perineal nerve
Joint place of union b/w 2 bones regardless of degree of movement
where is an impulse carried by an efferent nuron being carried to effectors
What constitutes the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle? anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular, posterior talofibular
supination rotation of the hand or forearm so that the palmar surface is facing upward (
phalanx (in ancient Greece) a group of heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping.
acronym a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words, as Wac from Women's Army Corps, OPEC from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or loran from long-range navigation.
what artery supplies the psoas major and iliacus muscles? Internal Iliac artery
What is the broad superior portion of the sternum that has a medial notch and RT & LT clavicular notches? The mandibrium.
The epiglottis, when it closes, folds down in which direction? posterior or doral
The layer of the heart that forms a smooth, protective lining of the heart chambers and valves is the ________. endocardium
usually contain C, H, and O. sometimes N, S, and P. organic molecules
Extend from the ovaries to the uterus. They convey the ova toward the uterus. Are the site of fertilization and early development of a fertilized egg. Fallopian tubes
eukaryotic cells cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles ex. plants, animals, fungi, protista
What are the three types of granulocytes? neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
ethmoid bone is a light, fragile bone between the eyes.
RE DUCT ION RESTORE A STUCTURE TO ITS NORMAL POSITION
simple cuboidal epithelium as tall as wide, spherical nuclei, stained darkly, secretion and absorption
The pharynx is a tube that carries _____ and _____. Food; Air
What hormones are found in the ovary? Inhibin, Estrogen, Progestrone.
what makes up most of the tunica externa collagen fibers
Suprior, Cephalic, Cranial is? toward the head ex. the knee is superior to the ankle
What is the weight bearing portion of a vertebra that provides inferior and superior surfaces for the intervertebral discs? The body (centrum).
What is physiology? The study of the functions of the various parts of the human body.
requires a high temperature to change from liquid to gas(water) high heat of vaporization
short head of the biceps brachii assists with flexion, adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction
What is used when determining Coagulation? Unheparinized cap. tube(causes fibrin to break off into pieces)
What epithelium is found in the lining of the esophagus, mouth, vagina and skin? stratified squamous epithelium
the volume of the conducting zone is called what anatomical dead space
What muscles make up the anterior neck? suprahyoid group, infrahyoid group
the small projection on the posterior border of the ilium just inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine? posterior inferior iliac spine (PIIS)
The three lateral ankle ligaments are: Anterior Talo Fibular (ATF), Posterior Talo Fibular (PTF), Calcaneofibular (CF)
What blood vessels feed and run between the two layers of the greater omentum? Right and left gasto-omental (gasto-epiploic) vessels
double non-polar covalent bonding when two atoms of same atomic number share at least two pairs of electrons
The fatty layer (of the superficial perineal facia) is gone in the male, leaving only a membranous layer called dartos, colle's in the scrotum
What causes the pronator syndrome? compression between the heads of the pronator teres
where is the intermediate lip of the linea aspera best defined and what is its function? only well defined posteriorly -for muscular attachment 
Q There are two layers of the superficial group of back mm. What mm. are contained in the first? A trapezius, and latisimus dorsi
What is a foramen? hole that allows a vessel or a nerve to pass through or between bones.
emphysema is low or high surface area and causes what low surface area and hypoxia
Describe and give an example of Sesmoid bones? round or oval bones located within tendons and often joint capsules ex. patella-largest sesamoid in the body and the sesamoids of the first metatarsal bone
What are somites and how do they form? aggregations of mesenchyme in the paraxial mesoderm that eventually segregate into scleretome (vertebrae precursor) and dermomyotome (dermatome/myotome)
What does the greater omentum attach to? Greater curvature of the stomach and the 1st part of the duodenum
What structures do the penduncles link nerve fibers with? the brain stem,the cerebrum and the spinal cord
When are the seconday centers of ossification fused by? all fused by age 25 except transverse ridges which take until middle age
The primary function of the immune system: is to maintain good health & to protect the body from harmful substances
what is the function of the ciliary body it controls lens shape and secretes aqueous humor
What is blood type A according to antigens present? Type A- antigen A on RBC (antibody against Antigen B)
what is the specific location of the subclavius? it extends from the 1st rib to the clavicle