Anatomy Vocab Emt

Front 1

Abdominal Quadrants

Back 1

4 divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury. RU, LU, RL, LL.

Front 2

Acetabulum

Back 2

(AS-uh-TAB-yuh-lum)
The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint.

Front 3

Acromioclavicular Joint

Back 3

(ah-KRO-me-o-klav-IK-yuh-ler)
The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet.

Front 4

Acromion Process

Back 4

(ah-KRO-me-on)
The highest portion of the shoulder.

Front 5

Alveoli

Back 5

(al-VE-o-li)
The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place.

Front 6

Anatomical Position

Back 6

The standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy. Standing erect, facing the observer.

Front 7

Anatomy

Back 7

The study of body structure.

Front 8

Anterior

Back 8

The front of the body or body part.

Front 9

Aorta

Back 9

(ay-OR-tah)
The largest artery in the body. It transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation.

Front 10

Appendix

Back 10

A small tube located near the junction of the sm & lg intestines in the RLQ of Ab. Function unknown

Front 11

Arteriole

Back 11

(ar-TE-re-ol)
The smallest kind of artery

Front 12

Artery

Back 12

Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.

Front 13

Atria

Back 13

(AY-tree-ah)
The two upper chambers of the heart.

Front 14

Right Atria

Back 14

Receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body.

Front 15

Left Atria

Back 15

Receives oxygenated blood returning from the lungs.

Front 16

Automaticity

Back 16

(AW-to-muh-Tiss-it-e)
The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own.

Front 17

Autonomic Nervous System

Back 17

(AW-to-NOM-ik)
The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary motor functions.

Front 18

Bilateral

Back 18

On both sides.

Front 19

Blood Pressure

Back 19

The pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels. Usually arterial blood pressure is measured. Diastolic BP and Systolic BP.

Front 20

Brachial Artery

Back 20

Artery of the upper arm; the site of the pulse checked during infant CPR.

Front 21

Bronchi

Back 21

(BRONG-ki)
The 2 large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are R&L singular bronchus.

Front 22

Calcaneus

Back 22

(kal-Kay-ne-us)
The heel bone.

Front 23

Capillary

Back 23

(KAP-i-lair-e)
A thin-walled, microscopic blood vessel where the O2/CO2 and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place.

Front 24

Cardiac Conduction System

Back 24

A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat.

Front 25

Cardiac Muscle

Back 25

Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart.

Front 26

Cardiovascular System

Back 26

The system made up of the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular); the circulatory system.

Front 27

Carotid Arteries

Back 27

(kah-ROT-id)
the large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the heart to head.

Front 28

Carpals

Back 28

(KAR-pulz)
The wrist bone.

Front 29

Central Nervous System

Back 29

(CNS)
The brain and spinal cord.

Front 30

Central Pulses

Back 30

The carotid and femoral pulses, which can be felt in the central part of the body.

Front 31

Clavicle

Back 31

(KLAV-i-kul)
The collarbone.

Front 32

Coronary Arteries

Back 32

(KOR-o-nar-e)
Blood Vessels that supply the muscle of the heart. (myocardium)

Front 33

Cranium

Back 33

The top, back, and sides of the skull.

Front 34

Cricoid Cartalige

Back 34

(KRIK-oid)
the ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx.

Front 35

Dermis

Back 35

The inner (2nd) layer of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves, beneath the epidermis.

Front 36

Diaphragm

Back 36

(DI-uh-fram)
Muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration.

Front 37

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Back 37

Pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling.

Front 38

Digestive System

Back 38

System by which food travels through the body and is digested into absorbable forms.

Front 39

Distal

Back 39

Farther away from the torso.

Front 40

Dorsal

Back 40

Referring to the back of the body or the bak of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior.

Front 41

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

Back 41

(dor-SAL-is PEED-is)
Artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe.

Front 42

Endocrine System

Back 42

(EN-do-krin)
system of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities/functions.

Front 43

Epidermis

Back 43

Outer layer of skin.

Front 44

Epiglottis

Back 44

(EP-i-GLOT-is)
A leaf-shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea.

Front 45

Epinephrine

Back 45

A hormone produced by the body. As a medication, it dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions.

Front 46

Exhalation

Back 46

A passive process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs.

Front 47

Femoral Artery

Back 47

The major artery supplying the leg.

Front 48

Femur

Back 48

The large bone in the thigh.

Front 49

Fibula

Back 49

Lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg.

Front 50

Fowler's Position

Back 50

A sitting position.

Front 51

Gallbladder

Back 51

A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver.

Front 52

Humerus

Back 52

Bone of the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow.

Front 53

Hypoperfusion

Back 53

Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries.

Front 54

Ilium

Back 54

Superior and widest portion of the pelvis.

Front 55

Inferior

Back 55

Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head (e.g., the lips are inferior to the nose).

Front 56

Inhalation

Back 56

An active process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphgram contract, expanding the chest cavity for air to flow in.

Front 57

Insulin

Back 57

A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics.

Front 58

Involuntary Muscle

Back 58

Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled.

Front 59

Ischium

Back 59

(ISH-e-um)
The lower, posterior portions of the pelvis.

Front 60

Joint

Back 60

The point where 2 bones come together.

Front 61

Larynx

Back 61

(LAIR-inks)
The voice box.

Front 62

Lateral

Back 62

To the side, away from the midline of the body.

Front 63

Ligament

Back 63

tissue that connects bone to bone.

Front 64

Liver

Back 64

The largest organ of the body, produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body.

Front 65

Lungs

Back 65

The organs where exchanging of atmoshperic oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place.

Front 66

Malleolus

Back 66

(mal-E-o-lus)
Protrusion on the side of the ankle. The lateral malleolus, at the lower end of the fibula, is seen on the outer ankle; the medial malleolus, and the lowen end of tibia, inner ankle

Front 67

Mandible

Back 67

(MAN-di-bul)
The lower jaw bone.

Front 68

Manubrium

Back 68

(man-OO-bre-um)
The superior portion of the sternum.

Front 69

Maxillae

Back 69

(mak-Sil-e)
The 2 fused bones forming the upper jaw.

Front 70

Medial

Back 70

Toward the midline of the body.

Front 71

Metacarpals

Back 71

The hand bones.

Front 72

Metatarsals

Back 72

The foot bones.

Front 73

Mid-Axillary Line

Back 73

A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle.

Front 74

Mid-Clavivular Line

Back 74

The line through the cinter of each clavicle.

Front 75

Midline

Back 75

An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.

Front 76

Muscle

Back 76

Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part.

Front 77

Musculoskeletal System

Back 77

(MUS-kyu-lo-SKEL-e-tal)
System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement.

Front 78

Nasal Bne

Back 78

The nose bones.

Front 79

Nasopharynx

Back 79

The area directly posterior to the nose.

Front 80

Nervous System

Back 80

The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation,movement, and thought.

Front 81

Orbits

Back 81

The bony structures around the eyes; eye sockets.

Front 82

Oropharynx

Back 82

The area direclty posterior to the mouth.

Front 83

Palmar

Back 83

Referring to the palm of the hand.

Front 84

Pancreas

Back 84

A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine.

Front 85

Patella

Back 85

The kneecap.

Front 86

Pelvis

Back 86

basin-shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment fot the lower extremities.

Front 87

Perfusion

Back 87

The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries.

Front 88

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Back 88

The nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cord.

Front 89

Peripheral Pulses

Back 89

The radial, bronchial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedus pulses, which can be felt at peripheral points of the body.

Front 90

Phalanges

Back 90

The toe and finger bones.

Front 91

Pharynx

Back 91

The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.

Front 92

Physiology

Back 92

The study of body function.

Front 93

Plane

Back 93

A flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object.

Front 94

Plantar

Back 94

Referring to the sole of the foot.

Front 95

Plasma

Back 95

The fluid portion of the blood.

Front 96

Platelets

Back 96

Components of the blood; membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells.

Front 97

Posterior

Back 97

The back of the body or body part.

Front 98

Posterior Tibial Artery

Back 98

Artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle.

Front 99

Prone

Back 99

Laying face down.

Front 100

Proximal

Back 100

Closer to the torso.

Front 101

Pubis

Back 101

The medial anterior portion of the pelvis.

Front 102

Pulmonary Arteries

Back 102

The vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.

Front 103

Pulmonary Veins

Back 103

The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front 104

Pulse

Back 104

The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries.

Front 105

Radial Artery

Back 105

Artery of the lower arm. It is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist.

Front 106

Radius

Back 106

The lateral bone of the forearm.

Front 107

Recovery Position

Back 107

Laying on the side.

Front 108

Red blood cells

Back 108

Components of the blood. They carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells.

Front 109

Respiratory System

Back 109

Nose, mouth, throat,lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide.

Front 110

Scapula

Back 110

The shoulder blade.

Front 111

Shock

Back 111

(See hypoperfusion) Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries.

Front 112

Skeleton

Back 112

The bones of the body.

Front 113

Skin

Back 113

The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment.

Front 114

Skull

Back 114

The bony structure of the head.

Front 115

Small Intestine

Back 115

Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine. divided into the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and contunues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls.

Front 116

Spleen

Back 116

Organ located in the upper left quad of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and a reservoir for reserves of blood.

Front 117

Sternum

Back 117

The breastbone.

Front 118

Stomach

Back 118

Muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins.

Front 119

Subcutaneous Layers

Back 119

Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis.

Front 120

Superior

Back 120

Toward the head (e.g., the chest is superior to the abdomen).

Front 121

Supine

Back 121

Laying on the back.

Front 122

Systolic Blood Pressure

Back 122

The pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle vontracts and forces blood out into circulation.

Front 123

Tarsals

Back 123

Ankle bones.

Front 124

Tendon

Back 124

Tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Front 125

Thorax

Back 125

The chest.

Front 126

Tibia

Back 126

The medial and larger bone of the lower leg.

Front 127

Torso

Back 127

The trunk of the body; the body without head and the extremities.

Front 128

Trachea

Back 128

The "windpipe"; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs.

Front 129

Trendelenburg Position

Back 129

A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head. Also called shock position.

Front 130

Ulna

Back 130

The medial bone of the forearm.

Front 131

Valve

Back 131

A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction.

Front 132

Vein

Back 132

Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart.

Front 133

Venae Cavae

Back 133

Superior Vena Cava and the Inferior Vena Cava. The 2 major veins return blood from the body to the right atrium.

Front 134

Ventral

Back 134

Referring to the front of the body. A synonym for anterior.

Front 135

Ventricles

Back 135

The 2 lower chambers of the heart. Right Ventricle(sends O2 poor blood to the lungs) Left Ventricle (sends O2 rich blood to the body).

Front 136

Venule

Back 136

The smallest kind of vein.

Front 137

Vertebrae

Back 137

33 bones of the spinal column.

Front 138

Voluntary Muscle

Back 138

Muscle that can be consciously controlled.

Front 139

White blood Cells

Back 139

Components of the blood. They produce substances that help the body fight infections.

Front 140

Xiphoid Process

Back 140

The inferior portion of the sternum.

Front 141

Zygomatic Arches

Back 141

Form the structure of the cheeks.