NRAEMT - Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician AEMT

Abdomen - Correct Answer-The body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion and excretion. Is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis. Abduction - Correct Answer-Motion of a limb away from the midline. Acetabulum - Correct Answer-The depression on the lateral pelvis here its three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snugly. Acid - Correct Answer-A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a water solution. Acidotic - Correct Answer-Blood that is too acidic. Acromioclavicular separation (AC separation) - Correct Answer-One or more torn ligaments in the acromioclavicular joint, resulting in a separated shoulder. Acromion process - Correct Answer-The tip of the shoulder and the site of attachment for both the clavicle and various shoulder muscles. Active transport - Correct Answer-A method used to move compounds across a cell membrane to create or maintain an imbalance of charges Adam's apple - Correct Answer-The firm prominence in the upper part of the larynx formed by the thyroid cartilage. It is more prominent in men than in women. Adduction - Correct Answer-Motion of a limb towards the midline. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - Correct Answer-The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy