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Pons - The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus Medulla Oblongata - The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull forming the lowest part of the brainstem and controlling the heart and lungs Agonal Respirations - gasping respirations- Abnormal- brainstem reflex- caused by hypoxia Dorsalis Pedis - Artery to your foot- "pedal" pulse Cardiac Electrical Impulse - This is what controls the beating of the heart Kidney - Pair of organs located in the back of the abdomen. 4-5 inches long- size of a fist Brain Stem - The central trunk of the mammal's brain. It includes the medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and ends at the spinal cord Aorta - the main artery of the body- gives oxygenated blood to the circulatory system Small Intestine - Part of the GI (Gastro-Intestinal) system between the stomach and the large intestine. Most of the end absorption of food happens here. Diaphragm - Sheet of internal skeletal muscle that extends across the bottom of the thoracic cavity Sharps (Discipline Disposal) - Do not break or bend needles Dispose of all sharp items that have been in contact with human