Based on word parts, what is the definition of a glossectomy?
Surgical removal of the tongue.
The root gloss- means
tongue
The suffix -ectomy means
excision or surgical removal of
A ___________ is partial or total removal of the tongue and can be performed to remove tongue cancer.
glossectomy
What is the term for the first portion of the small intestine?
Duodenum
The first portion of the small intestine is the ________.
the second portion of the small intestine is the ________.
jejunum
and the distal portion of the small intestine is the _______.
ileum
Subcarinal means beneath the carina. Where is the carina located?
At the bifurcation of the trachea into two bronchi
__________ means beneath the carina
Subcarinal
At the last cartilage of the trachea, there is a spar of cartilage projecting posteriorly from its inner face, marking the point where the trachea branches into the two main bronchi. This cartilage projection is the ________.
carnia
Which layer is the middle layer of the eyeball?
Choroid
The eyeball has ____ layers.
3 layers-the retina (innermost), choroid (middle), and sclera (outermost)
what is the innermost layer of the eyeball
retina
what is the middle layer of the eyeball
what is the outermost layer of the eyeball
sclera
Which of the following belongs to the appendicular skeleton as opposed to the axial skeleton?
Pelvic Girdle
The ____ skeleton includes the skull, hyoid and cervical spine, ribs, vertebrae, and sacrum.
axial
The ________ skeleton includes the shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and extremities.
appendicular
What type of fracture is an incomplete fracture commonly found in children?
Greenstick fracture
A ________ fracture is a fracture where only one side of the shaft is broken, and the other is bent. It is common in children due to their soft bones. The _______ fracture is named due to the analogy of breaking a young tree branch where the outer side breaks and the inner side bends.
greenstick
Based on word parts, what structure does paronychia refer to?
Nail
The root onych- means
______ is inflammation of the nail fold surrounding the nail plate.
Paronychia
Which suffix means breathing?
-pnea
The suffix "-pnea" means _______. You can derive this from the list of definitions in the respiratory section.
breathing or respiration
Which gland secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin?
Thyroid gland
The _________ regulates metabolism and serum calcium levels through the secretion of thyroid hormone and calcitonin.
thyroid gland...
Where is gas exchanged and moved from the respiratory system into the circulatory system?
Alveoli and capillaries
Gases are exchanged across the single cell layer of tissue comprising the alveolar sac into the pulmonary circulation. Capillaries from the pulmonary circulation are also a single cell layer thick. They form a bed around each alveoli; gas is exchanged between the __________ via the principles of diffusion.
alveoli and the capillaries
Diagnosis: Calcification left basal ganglia. Where are the basal ganglia located?
Cerebral Cortex
Documentation: The posterior vaginal fornix and outer cervical os were prepped with a cleansing solution. In this statement, what does "os" stand for?
Ostium (opening)
Diagnosis: Vesicoureteral reflux. What is this a reflux of?
Urine backflow from bladder into ureters
Hysterosalpingogram report: "Right cornual contour abnormality." Where is the cornu (plural cornua) found anatomically for this case?
Where the fallopian tubes connect to the fundus
Surgical procedure: MyringotomyWhat anatomic location is being operated on?
Ear
There was no cleft of the uvula or submucosal palate by visual and palpable exam.What is being examined?
Oral cavity
Documentation: Recession of left inferior rectus muscle, 5 mm.What anatomic location is being operated on?
Eye
Diagnosis: KyphosisWhat anatomic location does this diagnosis most often refer to?
Thoracic Spine
Documentation: Suprapatellar recess showed no evidence of loose bodies or joint pathology.What anatomic location does this refer to?
Knee (above the patella)
Colles' fractureWhat anatomic location does this refer to?
Wrist
Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?
Hypodermis
Which chamber of the heart is considered the one working the hardest?
Left ventricle
The term pneumomediastinum describes what condition?
The presence of air in the mediastinum
Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum?
It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood.
Which part of the brain controls blood pressure, heart rate and respiration?
Medulla
An ectopic pregnancy is a complication in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the ____.
Uterine wall
What is vernix caseosa?
A white cheese like substance covering the fetus and newborn.
What are chemicals which relay, amplify and modulate signals between a neuron and another cell?
Neurotransmitters
What is the great toe called?
Hallux
Which of the following conditions results from an injury to the head? The symptoms include headache, dizziness and vomiting.
Concussion
Which of the following is true about the function of the cochlea?
It transmits sound only
Through which vessel is oxygenated blood returned to the heart from the lungs?
Pulmonary vein
What is the function of the thyroid gland?
It secretes hormones regulating body metabolism and blood calcium
Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs is called
peritonitis
The word describing the presence of blood in the pleural cavity is:
Hemothorax
Arthritis is an inflammation of what?
Joint
A dacryocystectomy describes
Excision of the lacrimal sac
A thin membrane lining the chambers of the heart and valves is called the
Endocardium
Select the term to describe destruction of a nerve or nervous tissue
Neurolysis
A projection is the path of the X-ray beam. If the projection is front to back it would be:
Anteroposterior
Adrenomegaly is defined as:
Enlargement of the adrenal gland
A Bartholin's gland cyst may be treated by marsupialization. This treatment is described as:
Create an opening to the gland and suture the cut edges to form a pouch
The term for pain in the ear is:
Otalgia
A diagnostic tool in sleep medicine is:
Polysomnography
Excessive potassium in the blood is referred to as:
Hyperkalemia
PRN (Pro re nata)
when necessary
dermabrasion
is an exfoliating procedure that uses a rotating instrument to remove the outer layers of skin, usually on the face. This treatment is popular with people who wish to improve the appearance of their skin. Some of the conditions it can treat include fine lines, sun damage, acne scars, and uneven texture.
dyshidrosis
is a skin condition that causes small blisters and dry, itchy skin. It usually develops on fingers, hands and feet. It is also known as dyshidrotic eczema (DE), acute palmoplantar eczema or pompholyx
pompholyx
is a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to develop across the fingers, palms of the hands and sometimes the soles of the feet. It can affect people of any age, but it's most often seen in adults under 40. ________ can sometimes be confused with similar-looking conditions.
osteomyelitis
is an infection of the bone, a rare but serious condition. Bones can become infected in a number of ways: Infection in one part of the body may spread through the bloodstream into the bone, or an open fracture or surgery may expose the bone to infection
spirometry
is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. _____ is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect breathing.
nasopharyngitis
common cold-swelling of the nasal passages and the back of the throat. Your doctor may also refer to this as an upper respiratory infection or rhinitis. A virus or bacteria can cause it.
pericardiocentisis
is a procedure done to remove fluid that has built up in the sac around the heart (pericardium). It's done using a needle and small catheter to drain excess fluid.
pericardium
sac around the heart
atrioventricular block
is a type of heart block that occurs when the electrical signal traveling from the atria, or the upper chambers of the heart, to ventricles, or the lower chambers of the heart, is impaired. Normally, the sinoatrial node (SA node) produces an electrical signal to control the heart rate.
lymphangiotomy
Surgical incision of lymphatic vessels.
immune thrombocytopenic purpura
is a blood disorder characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. (Platelets are cells in the blood that help stop bleeding). A decrease in platelets can cause easy bruising, bleeding gums, and internal bleeding.
Platelets
cells in the blood that help stop bleeding
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue.
orchiectomy
a surgical procedure in which one or both testicles are removed
spermatocele (spermatic or epididymal cyst)
is an often pain-free benign cyst that occurs close to a testicle. The cyst forms in the epididymis. The epididymis is a coiled tube behind each testicle. The cyst is filled with fluid and may contain dead sperm.
Epididymis
a coiled tube behind each testicle.
oophorectomy
surgical removal of one or both ovaries; ovariectomy.
salpingo-oophoritis
inflammation of a fallopian tube and an ovary.
vesicoureteral reflux
is when the flow of urine goes the wrong way. This condition is more common among infants and young children. Urine, which is the liquid waste product from your body, normally flows one way. It travels down from the kidneys, then into tubes called the ureters and gets stored in your bladder.
nephropathy
is a disease of the kidneys caused by damage to the small blood vessels or to the units in the kidneys that clean the blood. People who have had diabetes for a long time may develop this.
choledochal cyst
are congenital conditions involving cystic dilatation of bile ducts.(bile duct cyst)
adrenocortical insufficiency
is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention.
blepharoplasty
surgery to repair droop eyelids, removes access skin muscle and fat.
bullous myringitis
is a type of ear infection in which small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum. These blisters usually cause severe pain. The infection is caused by the same viruses or bacteria that lead to other ear infections.
Vaginectomy
is a surgery to remove all or part of the vagina. It is usually used as a treatment for vaginal cancer. ____ is also used as part of some types of female-to-male sex reassignment surgery.
-ectomy
...
-otomy
incision, cutting
-ostomy
surgical creation an opening
-itis
inflammation of an organ
salpingo-oophorectomy
surgery to remove ovaries and fallopian tubes
derm/o
skin
splen/o
spleen
cyan
blue
tri
3
nephro
kidney
lith
calculus or stone
vascul
vessel
nail infection
tracheostomy
creation of a hole in the trachea
leukocytosis
increase in white blood cells (especially during infection)
removal of all or part or the tongue
are congenital conditions involving cystic dilatation of bile ducts. (bile duct cyst)
cystourethroscopy
provider visually examines the inside of the bladder/ urethra
subcutaneous
beneath the skin
subcutaneous tissue
(hypodermis) NOT A LAYER OF SKIN composed of fatty/adipose tissue
organ
multiple tissue types formed together to perform a specific function for the body ex. heart
organ system
a collection of body parts depending on one another to achieve a mutual objective. ex cardiovascular system.
standard position
upright, face forward position w/ arms by side and palms facing outward, feet parallel and slightly apart.
anatomical position
superior (head)^inferior (feet) V
integumentary
skin hair nails CPT includes breastsbody temp regulation, fluid balance, sensation
dermis (bottom)epidermis (top)
subcutaneous layer
below dermis, composed of fatty tissue
layers of skin
epidermis (top), dermis (middle), subcutaneous (bottom)
root, nail bed, lunula, nail plate, cuticle, perionchia, hyponychium, free edge
subungle
under nail cpt 11740
muskuloskeletal system
system of bones, joints, muscle, tenons, ligaments.provides movement, strength, form, protection, heat.Bones form skeleton which supports the body, provides mechanism for motion and protects vital organs. Production factory for blood cells and store calcium phosphorus and magnesium sulfate.
long bones
found in limbs, longer than they are wide, tubular. Femur
short bones
shaped like a cube (cuboidal) carpal bone, wrist, tarsal, ankle
sesamoid bone
shaped like a sesame seed, patella,tendons and joints, ball of foot
flat bone
cross-sections is flat spongey-skull- ribs
irregular bone
bones that do not fit into any other classification of bone; examples are vertebrae and pelvic bones
cartiledge
flexible connective thats non vascular. no blood flow, matrix made of chondrocytes collagen, and cells proteoglycins.
joints
articulating surfaces, provide connection between two or more parts of skeleton, classified by type of connective tissue and articulating surfaces. most are synovial.
3 types of joints
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
human skeleton
2 parts axial and appendicular. axial skull spine ribs sternum sacrum protects vital organsappendicular shoulder girdle pelvic girdle exteremities