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49 Cards in this Set
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Spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavity |
Ethmoid bone |
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Contacts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system |
Muscular system |
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Study of muscles-their structure function and diseases |
Myology |
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Place where a muscle attaches to a non living section of bone |
Origin |
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The middle part of the muscle |
Belly |
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Portion of the muscle joined to bone to assist movement |
Insertion |
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Also known as skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles attached to the bones and are knowingly controlled |
Striated muscle |
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Involuntary muscle that is smooth and not marked with lines |
Non-Stiated Muscle |
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Massage technique that involves gliding stroking or circular movements utilizing a light slow consistent motion with either light or no pressure |
Effleurage |
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Massage technique that involves kneading lifting or grasping movement |
Petrissage |
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Massage technique that involves deep rubbing rolling or wringing movement applied with pressure forcing one layer of tissue to press against another layer therefore flattening or stretching that tissue |
Friction |
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Also known as Tapotement |
Massage technique that involves short light tapping or slipping movements |
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Massage technique that involves the use of the figure to produce a rapid skating movement |
Vibration |
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Allows product to pent rate the skin to keep it supple and pliable, which helps the skin to retain it's stretch and/or elasticity |
Absorption |
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Chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland |
Acne |
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The final stage of the hiv virus, which destroys the immune system |
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): |
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Rare congenital skin disorder characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin in the body |
Albinism |
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Rapid or interrupted electrical current that switches direction, moving in one direction then changing to the opposite direction |
Alternating Current (AC): |
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Also known as Amp, is the unit for measuring the strength of an electric current |
Ampere |
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Lack of perspiration due to an underachieving suboriferous gland |
Anhidrosis |
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Positive electrode |
Anode |
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Agent that prevents or reduces infection by eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms; it can be applied safely to the skin to cleanse a superficial wound or assist in the removal of bacteria |
Antiseptic |
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Thick-walled, tube like vessel that carries blood away from the heart |
Artery |
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Thick-walled, tube like vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart |
Artery |
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The thin-walled chambers of the top of the heart and are referred to as the right and/or left atrium |
Atrium |
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Product or item that is capable of destroying bacteria |
Bactericidal |
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The most comments and mildest for of skin cancer;it is characterized either as a small red bump with u r face appearance of blood vessels or a 'pearly' nodule with rough texture |
Basal Cell Carcinoma |
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The middle part of the muscle |
Belly |
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Nourishing fluid that supplies nutrients ND oxygen, carries away waste products, and protects the body from pathogenic bacteria |
Blood |
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Infections pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood or bodily fluids and can cause dieases in humans; these pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HPV) |
Blood Pathogen |
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Foul smelling perspiration |
Bromhidrosis |
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Large blister containing clear, watery fluid |
Bulla |
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Negative electrode |
Cathode |
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Also known as liver spots or moth patches, are non-elevated, hyperpigmented, light to dark brown spits and scattered on hands, arms or face |
Chloasma |
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A 'switch' that automatically shuts off the flow of electricity at the first signs of an overload |
Circuit Breaker |
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Also known as a panrl, is a device that automatically stops the flow of electricity in a ciircuit |
Circuit Breaker Box |
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Comprised of the blood vessels, and heart; responsible for moving blood and lymph throughout the body |
Circulatory System |
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Also known as Whitehead, is a hair folic that is closed, keeping the sebum from being exposed to the environment and oxidizing |
Closed Comedone |
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Skin lesion containing masses of sedum trapped in the hair folic left:two types of Comedone are open Comedone (blackheads) and closed Comedone (whiteheads) |
Comedo |
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Main source of blood supply to the face, head and neck |
Common Carotid Areteries |
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Any material that allows or supports the flow of electric currents from; for example, metal, copper and water are excellent conducted of electriccity |
Conductor |
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Flow of positive and negative electric currents from a generating source , through a conductor and back to the generating source |
Complete Electric Current |
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Also known as Pink eye is a common bacterial infection of the eyes that is highly contagious |
Conjuctivitis |
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Device that switches direct current (DC) to alternating Current (AC) |
Converter |
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Inflammation of the skin from any cause resulting in a range of symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, or blistering |
Dermatites |
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Also known as Contact Dermatites is an allergic, reaction caused by the skin sensitivity to the exposure or use of a certain product |
Dermatites Venenata |
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Study of the skin it's functions structures conditions diseases disorders and treatments |
Dermatology |
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The underlying or inner layer of skin directly below the epidermis also known as derma corium cutis or true skin |
Dermis |
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Comprised of the stomach intestines mouth and several glands that digest food and break down into nutrients |
Digestive System |