EMT Vocab chap 6

The body cavity that contains many of the major organs of digestion and excretion. It's located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis

The depression on the the lateral pelvis where its three component bones join, i which the femoral head fits snugly.

The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy.

Endocrine glands located in top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system.

Pertaining to nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine or noradrenaline(eg, adrenergic nerves, adrenergic response); also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine

Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.

Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by slow, gasping breaths, sometimes seen in patients in cardiac arrest.

Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels.

The air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

Metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main by-product is lactic acid.

The position of reference in which the patients stands facing forward, arms ay the side, with palms of the hands forward.

The study of the physical structure of the body and its components.

The main artery leaving the left side of the heart and carrying freshly oxygenated blood to the body.

The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle.

A small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen.

The smallest branches of arteries leading to the vast network of capillaries.

A pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (Contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in synovial joints.

One of the two upper chambers of the heart.

The part of the nervous system that regulates functions, such as digestion and sweating, that are not controlled voluntarily.

The part of the skeleton comprising the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage,

Extensions of a neuron that carry impulses away form the nerve cell body to the dendrites (receivers) of another neuron.

A joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending.

Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and bronchial dilation.

The large muscle that covers the front oof the humerus.

The ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine.

The pressure that the blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as it passes through them.

The major vessel in the upper extremities that supplies blood to the arm.

The controlling organ of the body and center of consciousness; functions include perception, control of reactions to the environment, emotional responses, and judgement.

he area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by the cerebellum ; controls functions that are necessary of life, such as respiration.

The heel bone.

The tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between body tissues and the blood.

The heart muscle.

A measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in 1 minute, calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate.

The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain.

Small bones that compose the wrist.

The smooth connective tissue that forms the support structure of the skeletal system and provides cushioning between bones ; also forms the nasal septum and portions of the outer ear.

The first part of the large intestine, into which the ileum opens.

A set pf chemical reactions that supplies cells with energy. Includes both anaerobic and aerobic metabolism.

The brain and spinal cord.

One of the three major subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the little brain ; coordinates the various activities of the brain, particularly fine body movements.

Fluid produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes meninges.

The largest part of the three subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the gray matter ; made up of several lobes that control movement, hearing, balance, speech, visual perception, emotions, and personality.

The portion of the vertebral column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.

Thin band of fibrous tissue that attach to the values in the heat and prevent them from inverting.

The substance that leaves the stomach. It's a combo of all of the eaten foods with added stomach acids.

The complex arrangement of connected tubes, including the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins, that moves blood, oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and cellular waste throughout the body.

he collarbone ; it's lateral to the sternum and anterior to the scapula.

The last three or four vertebrae of the spine ; the tail bone.

An imaginary plane where the body is divided into front and back parts.

The hip bones (Singular:coxa)

The part of the skull that encloses the brain and is composed of eight bones.

A firm ridge of cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx.

Thin sheet of fascia that connects the thyroid and crinoid cartilages that make up the larynx.

Ay portion of the airway that does contain air and cannot participate in gas exchange, such as the trachea and bronchi.

The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels.

A muscular dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax, separating the chest from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of this ( and the chest wall muscles) brings air into the lungs. Relaxation allows air to be expelled form the lungs.

The relaxation, or period of relaxation, of the heart especially of the ventricles.

Movement of a gas from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concerntration.

The processing of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body.

The artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the first and second metatarsals.

The complex message and control system that integrates many body functions, including the release of hormones.

Substances designed to speed up the rate of specific biochemical reactions.

The outer layer of skin, which is made up of cells that are sealed together to form a watertight protective covering for the body.

A thin, leaf-shaped value that allows air to pass into the trachea but prevents food and liquids from entering.

A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure ; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction.

A collapsible tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach; muscle contractions propel food and liquids through it to the stomach.

The amount of air that can be exhaled following anormal exhalation ; average volume is about 1,200 mL in the average adult man

The straightening of a joint

The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.

The major artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower Abdominal wall, external genitalia, and legs. It can be palpated in the groin area.

The proximal end of the end of the femur, articulating with he acetabulum to form the hip joint.

The thighbone; the longest and one of the strongest bones in the body.

The smaller of the two bones that form the lower leg, located on the lateral side.

The bending of a joint

A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord.

The bones of the cranium that form the forehead.

A sac on the undersurface of the liver that collects bile from the liver and discharges it into the duodenum through the common bile duct.

The reproductive system in men and women.

The deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed.

A bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the thigh just elbow the hip joint.

The small organs that produce hair.

A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

The number of heartbeats during a specific time (usually 1 minute).

An oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells.

Joints that cab vend and straighten but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane.

Substances formed in specialized organs or glands and carried to another organ or group of cells in the same organism; they regulate many body functions, including metabolism, growth, and body temperature.

The supporting bone of the upper arm.

The pressure of water against the walls of its container.

An abnormally high lvl of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream; also celled hypercarbia.

A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular function; also called shock.

Deficient oxygen concentration in the tissues.

A "backup system" to control respiration; senses drops in the oxygen level in the blood.

One of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring.

One of the two largest veins in the body; carries blood form the lower extremities and the pelvis and abdominal organs to the heart.

The amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation; the amount of air that can be inhaled in addition to the normal tidal volume.

The space in between the cells.

Tough, elastic structures between adjoining vertebrae that acts as shock absorbers.

The space within a cell or cells.

The muscle over which a person has no conscious control. It's found in automatic regulating systems of the body.

One of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring.