CFFA Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| dermis | the second layer of the skin. |
| Fowler's position | a position in which the patient is lying on the back with the upper body elevated at a 45 to 60 degree angle. |
| distal | distant, or far from the point of reference. Opposite of proximal. |
| pulse | the wave of blood propelled through the arteries as a result of the contraction of the left ventricle. |
| thorax | the chest, or that part of the body between the base of the neck and the diaphragm. |
| patella | the knee cap |
| carotid | one of the two major arteries of the neck, which supply the brain and head with blood. |
| central nervous system | the brain and the spinal cord. |
| diastolic | blood pressure, the pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle is at rest. |
| clavical | the collar bone, attached to the superior portion of the sternum. |
| orbits | the eye sockets. |
| face | the area of the skull between the brow and the chin. |
| posterior tibial artery | a major artery that travels from the calf to the foot and that can be felt on the lateral surface of the ankle bone. |
| left plane | everything to the left of the midline. |
| coronary | blood vessels that supply the heart with blood. |
| manubrium | the superior portion of the sternum where the clavical is attached. |
| diaphragm | a powerful dome-shaped muscle essential to the respiration that also seperates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. |
| cricoid | the lowermost cartilage of the larynx |
| lateral | refers to the left or right of the midline, or away from the midline, or to the side of the body. |
| pulmonary artery | artery that leads from the right ventrical of the heart to the lungs |
| cervical | the frist seven vertebrae, or the neck |
| superior | above: toward the head. |
| red blood cells | part of the blood that gives it color, carries oxygen to body cells, and carries carbon dioxide away from body cells. |
| metacarpals | the bones of the hand. |
| subcutaneous layer | a layer of fatty tissue just below the dermis. |
| circulatory system | the body system that transports blood to all parts of the body. Includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. |
| artery | a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart |
| midline | an imaginary line drawn vertically down the middle of the patient's body dividing into left and right planes. |
| sternum | the breast bone. |
| radius | the lateral bone of the forearm. |
| maxillae | the fused bones of the upper jaw. |
| lumbar | the five vertebrae that form the lower back, located between the sacral and the thoracic spine. |
| PNS | that portion of the nervous system located outside the brain and the spinal cord. |
| midclavicular | refers to the center of the clavicle. (Collarbone) |
| extremities | the limbs of the body. The lower extremities include the hips, thighs,legs, ankles, and feet. The upper extremities include the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. |
| dorsal | toward the back or spine. Opposite of ventral. |
| larynx | structure that houses the vocal cords and is located inferior to the pharynx and superior to the trachea. |
| posterior | toward the back. |
| platelets | components of the blood that are essential to the formation of blood clots. |
| malleolus | the knobby surface landmark of the ankle. There is a medial malleolus and lateral malleolus. |
| white blood cells | the part of the blood that helps the body's immune system defend against infection. |
| humerus | the largest bone in the upper extremity, located in the proximal portion of the upper arm. |
| calcaneus | the heel bone |
| vein | a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. |
| femur | the thigh bone. |
| radial artery | a major artery of the arm, distal to the elbow joint. |
| aorta | the major artery from the heart |
| pulmonary vein | bein that drains the lungs and returns the blood to the left atrium of the heart. |
| atria | the two upper chambers of the heart |
| phanlages | bones of the fingers, thumbs, and toes. |
| epiglottis | a small leaf- shaped flap of tissue, located immediately posterior to the root of the tongue, that covers the entrance of the larynx to keep food and liquid from entering the trachea and lungs. |
| plantar | refers to the sole of the foot. |
| prone | lying on the stomach. |
| coccyx | the last four vertebra, or tailbone. |
| inferior plane | everything below the transvers line. Opposite to superior plane. |
| olecranon | the part of the ulna that forms the bony part of the elbow. |
| midaxillary line | an imaginary line that divides the body into anterior and posterior planes; from the middle of the armpit to the ankle. |
| respiratory system | the organs involved in the exchange in gases between an organism and the atmosphere. |
| bilateral | both sides |
| plasma | the liquid part of the blood. |
| pelvis | the bones that form the floor of the upper cavity; the sacrum and coccyx of the spine, the iliac crest, the pubis, and the ischium. |
| endocrine system | a system of ductless glands that produce hormones which regulate body functions. |
| proximal | near to the point of reference. |
| valves | structures within the heart and circulatory system to keep blood flowing in one direction to prevent backflow. |
| tarsals | the bones of the ankle, hind foot, and midfoot. |
| mandible | the lower jaw |
| oropharynx | the central portion of the pharynx lying between the soft palate and the epiglottis with the mouth as the opening. |
| thoracic spine | the upper back, or the twelve thoracic vertebrae directly inferior to the cervical spine. |
| thyroid cartilage | the Adam's apple: the anterior cartilage that covers the larynx. |
| supine | lying on the back. |
| systolic blood pressure | the pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle contracts. |
| capillary | a tiny blood vessel that connects an arteriole to a venule.. |
| sacral | five vertebrae which are fused together to form the rigid part of the posterior side of the pelvis. |
| epidermis | the outermost layer of the skin. |
| iliac crest | the upper margin of the bones of the pelvis. |
| scapula | the shoulder blade |
| midaxillary | refers to the center of the armpit. |
| vertebrae | the 33 bony segments of the spinal column. |
| pharynx | the throat, or passageway for air from the nasal cavity to the larynx and passageway for food from the mouth to the esophagus. |
| inferior | beneath, lower, or toward the feet. Opposite to superior. |
| ventricals | the two lower chambers of the heart. |
| fibula | the lateral, smaller long bone of the lower leg. |
| intercostal muscles | the muscles between the ribs. |
| venea cavae | the principal veins that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. |
| normal anatomical position | a position in which the patient is standing erect, facing foward, with arms down at the sides and palms forward. |
| heart | the muscular organ that contracts to force blood into circulation through the body. |
| trachea | the windpipe. |
| esophagus | a passage way at the lower end of the pharynx that leads to the stomach. |
| anterior | toward the front. Opposite of posterior |
| dorsalis pedis artery | an artery of the foot, which can be felt on the top surface of the foot. |
| cranium | the bones that form the top, back, and sides of the skull plus the forehead. |
| pubis | bone of the groin. |
| tibia | the medial, larger bone of the lower leg: the shinbone. |
| abdominal quadrants | the four parts of the abdomen as divided by the imaginary horizontal and vertical lines through the umbilicus |
| ulna | the medial bone of the forearm. |
| carpals | the eight bones that form the wrist. |
| lateral recumbent | a position in which the patient is lying on the left or right side. |
| medial | toward the midline or center of the body. |
| xiphoid | the inferior portion of the sternum |
| joint | a place where one bone meets another. |
| Trendelenburg position | lying on the back with the lower part of the body elevated higher than head on an inclined plan. |
| transverse line | the imaginary line drawn horixontally through the waist to divide the body into the superior and inferior planes. |
| ventral | toward the front, or toward the anterior portion of the body. |
| femoral artery | the major artery of the thigh the supplies the groin and leg with blood. |
| venule | the smallest branch of a vein. |
| zygomatic | the cheek bones. |
| midclavicular line | an imaginary line from the center of either clavicle down the anterior thorax. |
| metatarsals | the bones that form the arch of the foot. |
| perfusion | the delivery of oxygen and other nutrients to the cells of all organ systems, whixh results from the constant adequate circulation of blood through the capillaries. |
| bronchi | the two main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs, providing the passgeway for air movement. |
| ischium | the posterior and inferior portion of the pelvis. |
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