Unit 1 - Lab Vocab

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The prefix TRANS means
across, beyond, or through
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The prefix MICRO means
abnormally small
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The prefix PHYS means
nature or physical
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The prefix HYPO mean
under, beneath, or less than normal
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The prefix MEDI means
middle
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mediastinum
The area where the heart is located, which lies between the two lungs
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microscopic
too small to be seen except under a microscope
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hypogastric
below the stomach
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A patient has been diagnosed with appendicitis. Use anatomical terminology to describe the location of the person's pain.
right inguinal region
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Which specific body cavity is the uterus located in?
pelvic cavity
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Which smaller body cavity would be opened to perform a total knee join replacement?
synovial cavity
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An abdominal hernia results when weakened muscles allow the protrusion of abdominal structures. In the case of an umbilical hernia, parts of a serous membrane and the small intestine form the bulge. Which serous membrane is involved?
peritoneum
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What is the region opposite the antecubital region?
olecranon
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What area of your abdomen would you feel pain with an appendicitis?
lower-right quadrant
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The brachium is proximal to the antebrachium. T/F
True
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The plantar region is inferior to the tarsus. T/F
True
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The integumentary system. is ____________ to the muscular system.
superficial
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The anatomical term calcaneus refers to the calf. T/F
False
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Pain originating from the spleen would most likely be felt in the ________ abdominopelvic quadrant.
left upper
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