What is the name of the pulse which you listen to when taking a blood pressure
Brachial
Name the organ that produces insulin
Pancreas
Define “Tendon”
Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Define “Ligament”
Tissue that connects bone to bone
Name the three layers of the meninges
Dura Arachnoid Pia
What is the name of the tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder?
Ureter
Where in the abdomen is the liver located?
right upper quadrant
What is the medical term for the “knee-cap?”
patella
What is the: 1) ilium 2) ileum
1) A bone in the pelvis 2) A section of the small intestine
Name the nerve that functions as the “brake” on the heart.
vagus
What is the medical term for the “jaw bone?”
mandible
Where is the Angle of Louis and what landmark does it supply?
The “bump” on the upper sternum. It is across from the second rib.
Name the two pulses found in the foot, and describe their location
1) Dorsalis Pedis, located on the top of the foot between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals. 2) Posterior Tibialis, located just posterior to the medial malleolus, on the inner aspect of the ankle.
What is the medical term for the inner surface of the elbow?
Antecubital fossa
Name: 1) The top portion of the uterus 2) The opening of the uterus
1) Fundus 2) Cervix
Name the blood vessel which carries blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation.
aorta
Name the nerve that innervates the diaphragm
phrenic
What is the membrane called that lines the abdominal cavity?
peritoneum
What is the medical term for “arm pit?”
axilla
Name the valve which is between the right atrium and the right ventricle
tricuspid
Name the major muscle of respiration
diaphragm
Name the subdivisions of the vertebral column and state the # of bones in each section
cervical (7) thoracic (12) lumbar (5) sacrum (1) coccyx (1)
Where in the abdomen is the spleen located?
Left upper quadrant
Which blood cell fights infection?
White blood cell (leukocyte)
Name the space in between the lungs that contains the heart and major blood vessels
Mediastinum
Name the point where the trachea bifurcates into the R & L bronchi
Carina
Name the cup-shaped cavity that holds the head of the femur in the pelvis
Acetabulum
Name the organ which produces bile
Liver
Name the organ which stores bile
Gallbladder