EMT-Anatomy and Physiology:Questions and Answers graded A+
Abdominal Quadrants - ansRUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ
Acetabulum - anspelvic socket into which fits the rounded top of the femur
Adrenal Glands - anson top of kidneys, secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine, postpones muscle fatigue,
increase sugar storage, kidney function, regulate metabolism of salt and water
Alpha1 - anseffects cause vessels to constrict (vasoconstriction), skin becomes pale, cool, and moist
Alpha2 - ansregulates release of alpha1
Anatomical Position - ansStanding, facing forward, palms out
Anterior - anstoward the front
Artery - anscarries blood away from heart
Ball-and-Socket Joint - answide range of motion; shoulder, hip
Beta1 - anseffects increase HR, increase force of cardia contraction, speed up electrical impulse of heart
Beta2 - anscause smooth muscle to dilate
Capillary - ansblood vessel that connects artery to vein
Cardiac Muscle - anshybrid, special involuntary muscle, automaticity=can generate impulses on its own even
, when disconnected from nervous system
Carpals - ansgroup of bones in the wrist
Cerebellum - ansposterior and inferior to cranium, controls muscle activity and impulses from the eyes and
ears
Cerebrum - ansoutermost portion of brain, controls sensation, thought, memory
Cervical Spine - ansC1-C7, first 7 vertebrae, we can feel C7, most prone to injury
Children vs Adults - ans1-smaller nose and mouth that can be obstructed easily. 2-tongue takes up most of
mouth which can block pharynx. 3-narrow trachea which can be blocked by swelling or foreign objects. 4-
cricoid cartilage is less developed and less rigid. 5-chest wall is softer so rely on diaphragm for breathing
Circulatory System - ansprovide cells with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, transport blood to cells and
alveoli for gas exchange, house blood, buffer bodies acid-base balance, deliver immune cells to fight infection,
contain substances that promote clotting
Clavicle - anscollarbone, attached to superior portion of sternum (manubrium)
Coccyx Spine - anstailbone, last 4 vertebrae
Condyloid Joint - ansWrist can move up and down, side to side, but not in full rotation
Conscious - ansRAS and at least one cerebral hemisphere must be intact and functioning
Cranium - ansoccipital, parietal, temporal, frontal
Abdominal Quadrants - ansRUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ
Acetabulum - anspelvic socket into which fits the rounded top of the femur
Adrenal Glands - anson top of kidneys, secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine, postpones muscle fatigue,
increase sugar storage, kidney function, regulate metabolism of salt and water
Alpha1 - anseffects cause vessels to constrict (vasoconstriction), skin becomes pale, cool, and moist
Alpha2 - ansregulates release of alpha1
Anatomical Position - ansStanding, facing forward, palms out
Anterior - anstoward the front
Artery - anscarries blood away from heart
Ball-and-Socket Joint - answide range of motion; shoulder, hip
Beta1 - anseffects increase HR, increase force of cardia contraction, speed up electrical impulse of heart
Beta2 - anscause smooth muscle to dilate
Capillary - ansblood vessel that connects artery to vein
Cardiac Muscle - anshybrid, special involuntary muscle, automaticity=can generate impulses on its own even
, when disconnected from nervous system
Carpals - ansgroup of bones in the wrist
Cerebellum - ansposterior and inferior to cranium, controls muscle activity and impulses from the eyes and
ears
Cerebrum - ansoutermost portion of brain, controls sensation, thought, memory
Cervical Spine - ansC1-C7, first 7 vertebrae, we can feel C7, most prone to injury
Children vs Adults - ans1-smaller nose and mouth that can be obstructed easily. 2-tongue takes up most of
mouth which can block pharynx. 3-narrow trachea which can be blocked by swelling or foreign objects. 4-
cricoid cartilage is less developed and less rigid. 5-chest wall is softer so rely on diaphragm for breathing
Circulatory System - ansprovide cells with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, transport blood to cells and
alveoli for gas exchange, house blood, buffer bodies acid-base balance, deliver immune cells to fight infection,
contain substances that promote clotting
Clavicle - anscollarbone, attached to superior portion of sternum (manubrium)
Coccyx Spine - anstailbone, last 4 vertebrae
Condyloid Joint - ansWrist can move up and down, side to side, but not in full rotation
Conscious - ansRAS and at least one cerebral hemisphere must be intact and functioning
Cranium - ansoccipital, parietal, temporal, frontal
