Glossary Of Anatomy And Physiology

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A band

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The segment of a muscle fibers sacromere that runs the entire length of the thick filaments also called anisotropic band

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Abdominal

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Relating to the abdomen or belly of the body

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Abdominal Aorta

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Portion of the descending aorta that passes through the abdominal cavity

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Abdominal reflex

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Drawing in of the abdominal wall in response to stroking the side of the abdomen

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Abdominal thrusts

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Life-saving technique that can be used to open a windpipe that suddenly becomes obstructed sometimes called the Heimlich maneuver

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Abdimonopelvic cavity

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Term used to describe the single cavity containing the abdominal and pelvic organs

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Abducens nerve

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Cranial nerve 6; motor nerve; controls movement of the eye and proprioception

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Abduct

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To move a part away from the midline of the body; opposite motion of adduct

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Abduction

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Moving away from the midline of the body opposite motion of adduction

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Abnormal constituent

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Any substance present in a body fluid that is not normally found there

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Abruptio placentae

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Separation of normally positioned placenta from the uterine wall may result in a hemorrhage and death of the fetus and or mother

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Abscess

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Cavity, often pus-filled formed by disintegration of tissues

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Absolute refractory period

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Time during which the local area of the membrane has surpassed the threshold potential and will not respond to any stimulus

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Absorption

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Passage of a substance through a membrane such as skin or mucosa comma often refers to passage of nutrients into blood

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Accessory gland

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A gland that assists organs in accomplishing their functions

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Accessory hemiazygos vein

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Connect some of the superior intercostal veins with the azygos vein

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Accessory nerve

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Cranial nerve 11

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Accessory organ

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An organ that assist other organs in accomplishing their functions

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Accessory spleen

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A small version of the spleen commonly found in the mesentery that connects the spleen and stomach

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Accommodation

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Mechanism that allows the normal eye to focus on objects closer than 20 feet

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Acetoacetic acid

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Anna C acidic Ketone body that accumulates during the incomplete breakdown of fats influences acid-base balance

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Acetone

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An acidic Ketone body that accumulated during the incomplete breakdown of fats influences acid-base balance

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Acetylcholine

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Type of neurotransmitter used by motor neurons at the neuromuscular Junction to stimulate muscle contraction at or in the autonomic synapses

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Enzyme that rapidly inactivates acetylcholine bound to postsynaptic receptors

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Acid

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Substance that ionizes in water to release hydrogen ions comma substance with a pH of less than 7.0

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Acid forming Foods

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Any food that lowers the pH after it is absorbed into the body

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Acidic Ketone body

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Contributes hydrogen ions to the extracellular fluid, influences acid-base balance

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Acidophil

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Cell that stains easily with acid dyes

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Acidosis

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Condition in which there is an excessive proportion of acid in the blood and thus an abnormally low blood pH, opposite of alkalosis

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Acini

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Any sales of a compound gland that secretes a watery fluid, also called as acinar cells

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Acne vulgaris

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Inflammatory skin condition affecting sebaceous gland duct, occurs most commonly and adolescent years

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Acoustic nerve

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Cranial nerve 8