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Hip An example of a ball and socket joint is the Peritoneum The kidneys are located behind the Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Epiglottis During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the Keratin The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is Epidermis The outer layer of the skin is the Transportation The major function of the circulatory system is Inner ear The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the Endometrium The lining of the uterus is called the During ventricular contractions At what point does systolic pressure occur? Two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder, and the urethra The urinary system consists of Deciduous What is the medical term for baby teeth? Pepsin The most important digestive enzyme in the gastric juice is Peritonitis When gastric contents leak into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is called Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum The three sections of the small intestine are the Shorter and thicker When a muscle contracts, it becomes Spleen What organ is located in the lymphatic system? Fibrous pericardium The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the Small intestine The duodenum is part of the Femur The largest bone of the body is the Hemophilia A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly is Tendons Muscles are attached to bones by Eosinophils What constitutes 2%-4% of the the WBCs? Ovarian follicles Egg cells are produced where? Pelvic cavity The urinary bladder is located in the Renal pelvis The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the Under the diaphragm Where is the stomach located? Rugae The internal folds of the stomach are known as Aorta The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery? Esophagus Where do peristaltic waves occur? Anemia What is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety of causes? Tissue The combining form hist/o means Presbyopia What is the most common eye condition associated with aging? Hepatitis The medical term for inflammation of the liver is Gastroenterology The study of the stomach and the intestine is Electro cauterization Which term is best described as destruction by burning? Laparotomy The surgical incision into the abdomen is Erythro The combining form that means red is Duodenum What is the first portion of the small intestinal? Rectocele A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called Proctologist What means a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum? Bolus A small of masticated food ready to be swallowed is Tonsillitis What is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils? QID The abbreviation that means four times daily Sialadentis Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as Dentalagia The medical term for a toothache is Gerontologist What is the name of the physician having a practice limited to the aging population? To add to The prefix ad means Aneurysm Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges defines the term Suffix Ostomy is a Hypotension Low blood pressure is Pancreatitis The inflammation of the pancreas is Ascites An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is Any dysfunction of the brain Encephalopathy is defined as Dyspepsia The medical term for indigestion is Rx The abbreviation for prescription is suspected child abuse The law requires that what be reported to the appropriate authorities? Civil and criminal liability The purpose of the Good Samaritan act is the protect healthcare providers rendering first aid from Malfeasance In the absence of the employing physician, a medical assistant determines that a patient needs a prescription drug and dispenses the wrong drug from the physicians supply? The performance of this totally wrongful and unlawful act is known as Define what is included in the practice of medicine Medical practice acts are laws enacted to Blood test A patients implied consent usually covers what procedure? Electronic exchange of patient information The purpose of HIPAA security standards is to set national standards for safeguarding the confidentiality of Subpoena duces tecum What is a legally binding request to provide records or documents to a court that is usually issued to the person considered the custodian of the records? Informed consent A discussion involving the physician providing the patients legal representative with a deeper understanding of the patients condition, a full explanation of the plan for treatment, and enough information to decide whether the patient will undergo the treatment or seek an alternative is called what type of consent? Implied The patient puts out his or her arm to allow the medical assistant to draw blood. The type of consent is called Ensuring that there is a signed patient consent form on file What is an appropriate responsibility for the