Medical Anatomy Terminology - Essential Body Systems
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The long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
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- Master essential anatomical terms.
- Identify major human body systems.
- Locate key organs and structures.
- Understand anatomical relationships.
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- Radius/ RAY-dee-us /
- One of the two large bones of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
- Ulna/ UL-nuh /
- One of the two large bones of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the little finger side of the wrist.
- Tibia/ TIB-ee-uh /
- The shin bone; the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located medial to the fibula.
- Fibula/ FIB-yoo-luh /
- The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located lateral to the tibia.
- Cranium/ KRAY-nee-um /
- The part of the skull that encloses the brain, forming the main structure of the head.
- Vertebra/ VER-tuh-bruh /
- One of the individual bones that make up the spinal column (backbone), protecting the spinal cord.
- Rib/ RIB /
- One of the curved bones that form the rib cage, protecting the heart and lungs.
- Scapula/ SKAP-yoo-luh /
- The shoulder blade; a large, flat, triangular bone located in the upper back.
- Clavicle/ KLAV-ih-kul /
- The collarbone; a slender, S-shaped bone that extends from the sternum to the scapula.
- Pelvis/ PEL-vis /
- The large bony structure at the base of the spine, supporting the abdominal organs and connecting the spine to the legs.
- Patella/ puh-TEL-uh /
- The kneecap; a small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint.
- Carpals/ KAR-puls /
- The eight small bones that form the wrist.
- Tarsals/ TAR-suls /
- The seven bones that form the ankle and upper part of the foot.
- Phalanges/ fuh-LAN-jeez /
- The bones of the fingers and toes.
- Humerus/ HYOO-muh-rus /
- The long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
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Mastering medical anatomy terminology is the foundation for effective communication in healthcare. It ensures precision in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care, making it indispensable for all healthcare professionals and students.
Which essential body systems are covered in this flashcard set?
This comprehensive set covers key terminology for the major human body systems, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems, providing a robust understanding of anatomical structures.
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