BIO 169 Ch. 20 S.G. Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ 1. The anatomical region found between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm. A) Epicardium B) Abdominal cavity C) Pericardium D) Mediastinum E) Thoracic cavity 2. The membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the A) pericardium. B) pleura. C) myocardium. D) mediastinum. E) endocardium. 3. The apex of the heart is normally pointed
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Quadriplegia‚ also known as tetraplegia‚ is defined as complete or partial paralysis with loss of motor and/or sensory function in both the upper and lower extremities as well as the trunk as a result of an injury to the spinal cord.1 The spinal cord is a component of the central nervous system (CNS) along with the brain and runs within a protective‚ bony-structured vertebral column from the foramen magnum to approximately the second lumbar vertebra of an adult where the it becomes the conus medullaris
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Patient education is a vital part of patient-centered nursing care. To promote learning and better health‚ the nurse utilizes the nursing process which includes: assessment‚ diagnosis‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert & Hall‚ 2013‚ p. 206). First‚ a thorough assessment of the patient’s learning needs‚ readiness to learn‚ and any barriers to learning needs to be completed. With this information‚ a nursing diagnosis and goals can be established and a plan can be developed
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ULTRASOUND TECHNIQUE Dr Charles B.S. Tsang‚ MBBS‚ M.Med(Surg)‚ MS(Exp.Surg)‚FRCS(Ed)‚ FRCS(Glasg)‚ FAMS Head and Senior Consultant Surgeon‚ Division of Colorectal Surgery‚ University Surgical Cluster‚ National University Health System‚ SINGAPORE Endorectal Ultrasound We use the following equipment: 1. BK Medical Profocus® scanner with a 2052 probe. 2. Karl Storz rigid sigmoidoscope with a length of 20 cm and inner diameter of 22 mm. 3. Suction equipment
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Wednesday 10/17/2012 In lab we received a fetal pig for dissection to be done over five lab sessions. We started off with an over view of the pigs anatomy noticing the snout‚ external nares‚ eye structure‚ pinnae‚ tongue‚ teeth‚ tail‚ three clove hands‚ and feet. We also identitified the sex of our fetal pig‚ and upon observation at the base of the umbilical cord we determined the sex was a male. The first part of our dissection involved reviewing the masseter muscle structure. We use a scalpel
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P4‚M1–Anatomy and physiology by Sushoma Nahar Syed AA29906 My two chosen systems I will be writing about is the cardiovascular system and Digestive system. (P4) the digestion system The digestive system is also known as the alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus. Digestion is a process in which insoluble food is broken down into particles which are made into soluble particles enough to be absorbed and to be used by the body and into the bloodstream. These soluble particles are major
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Situation: Your thirst and hunger centers tell you that you are dehydrated and hungry. You decide a cold water (or beer if you fancy) and chicken wings will satisfy such desires. You need to reach for your frosty beverage on the counter directly in front of you. Your starting point should be anatomical position. Instructions: (Part 1) Specify the movements‚ muscles‚ bones‚ and joints involved in reaching for the glass and bringing it to your mouth. As in the previous Application Assignment
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CARDIOVASCULAR Dsyrhythmias * Etiology * Disturbances in automaticity – initiation of impulse is altered * Disturbances in conduction – alteration in the speed the impulse travels * Reentry of impulses – cardiac tissue is depolarized multiple times by the same impulse * Speed‚ distance and location can be changed or affected (blockages cause change in heart rhythm) * Risk factors * Cardiovascular disease‚ MI * MI – death of tissue – no electricity
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the stomach? Answer Selected Answer: salivary enzymes do not work in an acid environment Question 3 1 out of 1 points What structure controls the release of material from the stomach to the small intestine? Answer Selected Answer: pyloric sphincter Question 4 1 out of 1 points A food label ingredient list reads in the following order: Wheat flour‚ vegetable shortening‚ sugar‚ salt‚ and cornstarch. What item would be found in the smallest amount in the food? Answer Selected
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BioLab3 Bones and Muscles Summary Report Student Name: I. Skeletal system A. Long Bone Structure Define the following terms. Bone Organ of the skeletal system Cartilage Serves as a cushion Ligament Dense‚ regular connective tissue/bone to bone Tendons Dense‚ regular connective tissue/ bone to muscle Osteocytes Separated by an extracellular matrix hardened by deposits of calcium salts Diaphysis Long shaft of compact bone Compact bone Solid and dense
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