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abdomen |
space below the chest that contains organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and gallbladder. the abdomen lies between the diaphragm and the pelvis |
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abdominal cavity |
see ABDOMEN |
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anterior |
located in the front (of the body or of a structure) |
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bronchial tubes |
one of two tubes that carry air from the windpipe to the lungs. also called a bronchus (plural: bronchi) |
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bronchoscopy |
visual examination of bronchial tubes by passing an endoscope through the trachea (windpipe) into the bronchi |
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cartilage |
flexible, fibrous connective tissue, found as part of the nose, ears, voice box, and windpipe and chiefly attached to bones at joints |
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cervical |
pertaining to the neck of the body or the neck (cervix) of the uterus |
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circulatory system |
organs (heart and blood vessels) that carry blood throughout the body |
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coccygeal |
pertaining to the tailbone (coccyx). |
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coccyx |
tailbone |
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cranial cavity |
space surrounded by the skull and containing the brain and other organs |
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craniotomy |
incision of the skull |
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diaphragm |
muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen |
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digestive system |
organs that bring food into the body and break it down to enter the bloodstream or eliminate it through the rectum and anus |
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disk (disc) |
pad of cartilage that is between each backbone |
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endocrine system |
endocrine glands. examples are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands and the pancreas |
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epthelial |
pertaining to skin cells. this term originally described cells upon (EPI-) the breast nipple (THELI-). now, it indicates cells lining the inner part of internal organs and covering the outside of the body |
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esophageal |
pertaining to the esophagus |
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esophagus |
tube leading from the throat to the stomach |
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female productive system |
organs (OVARIES) that produce and transport (FALLOPIAN TUBES) egg cells and secrete female hormones (ESTROGEN and PROGESTERONE). the system includes the uterus, where the embryo and fetus grow |
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frontal plane |
a vertical plane that divides the body or an organ into front and back portions; the CORONAL PLANE |
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hepatitis |
inflammation of the liver. viral hepatitis is an acute infectious disease caused by at least three different viruses; hepatitis A, B, and C viruses |
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hypochondriac |
pertaining to lateral regions of the upper abdomen beneath the lower ribs. also, the term describes a person who has chronic concern about his or her health and body functions |
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laparoscopy |
visual examination of the abdomen. a small incision is made near the navel, and an instrument (endoscope) is inserted to view abdominal organs. |
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laparotomy |
incision of the abdomen. a surgeon makes a large incision across the abdomen to examine and operate on its organs |
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laryngeal |
pertaining to the LARYNX (voice box) |
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laryngectomy |
removal of the LARYNX (voice box) |
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larynx |
voice box; located at the top of the trachea and containing vocal cords |
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lateral |
pertaining to the side |
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lumbar |
pertaining to the loins; par of the back and sides between the chest and the hip |
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lmyphocyte |
white blood cell that is found within lymph and lymph notes. T cells and B cells are types of lymphocytes. |
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male reproductive system |
organs that produce sperm cells and male hormones |
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mediastinal |
pertaining to the MEDIASTINUM |
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mediastinum |
space between the lungs in the chest. the mediastinum contains the heart, large blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, and lymph nodes |
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musculoskeletal system |
organs that support the body and allow it to move, including the muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues. |
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nervous system |
organs (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) that transmit electrical messages throughout the body |
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ovary |
one of two organs in the abdomen that produces egg cells and female hormones |
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pelvic cavity |
space contained within the hip bones (front and sides) and the lower part of the backbone (sacrum and coccyx). |
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pelvis |
lower part of the trunk of the body including the hip bone, tailbone, and sacrum (lower backbones) |
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peritoneal |
pertaining to the PERITONEUM |
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peritoneum |
membrane that surrounds the abdomen and holds the abdominal organs in place |
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pharyngeal |
pertaining to the pharynx (throat) |
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pharynx |
organ behind the mouth the receives swallowed food and delivers it into the esophagus. the pharynx (throat) also receives air from the nose and passes it to the trachea (windpipe) |
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pituitary gland |
organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones. these hormones enter the blood to regulate other organs and other endocrine glands |
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pleura |
double membrane that surrounds the lungs. pleural means pertaining to the pleura |
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pleuritis |
inflammation of the PLEURA |
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posterior |
located in the back portion of a structure or of the body |
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radiology |
science of using x-rays in the diagnosis of disease |
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respiratory system |
organs that control breathing, allowing air to enter and leave the body |
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sacral |
pertaining to the SACRUM |
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sacrum |
triangular bone in the lower back, below the lumbar bones and formed by five fused bones |
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sagittal plane |
an imaginary plane that divides an organ or the body into right and left portions. the midsagittal plane divides a structure equally into right and left halves |
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skin and sense organs |
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spinal cavity |
space in the back that contains the spinal cord and is surrounded by the backbones |
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spinal column |
backbones; vertebrae |
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spinal cord |
bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the back. spinal nerves carry electrical messages to and from the spinal cord |
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thoracic cavity |
space above the abdomen that contains the heart, lungs, and other organs; the chest cavity |
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thoracotomy |
incision of the chest |
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trachea |
tube that carries air from the throat to the BRONCHIAL TUBES; the windpip |
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tracheotomy |
incision of the trachea |
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transverse plane |
imaginary plane that divides an organ or the body into and upper and a lower portion; a cross-sectional view |
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ureter |
one of two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary bladder |
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urethra |
tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. in males, the urethra, which is withing the penis, also carries sperm from the VAS DEFERENS to the outside of the body when sperm are discharged (ejaculation) |
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urinary system |
organs that produce and send urine out of the bod. these organs are the kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra |
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uterus |
mascular organ in a female that holds and provides nourishment for the developing fetus; the WOMB |
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vertebra |
a backbone |
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vertebrae |
backbones |
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vertebral |
pertaining to a backbone |
