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A band |
The segment of a muscle fibers sacromere that runs the entire length of the thick filaments also called anisotropic band |
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Abdominal |
Relating to the abdomen or belly of the body |
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Abdominal Aorta |
Portion of the descending aorta that passes through the abdominal cavity |
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Abdominal reflex |
Drawing in of the abdominal wall in response to stroking the side of the abdomen |
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Abdominal thrusts |
Life-saving technique that can be used to open a windpipe that suddenly becomes obstructed sometimes called the Heimlich maneuver |
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Abdimonopelvic cavity |
Term used to describe the single cavity containing the abdominal and pelvic organs |
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Abducens nerve |
Cranial nerve 6; motor nerve; controls movement of the eye and proprioception |
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Abduct |
To move a part away from the midline of the body; opposite motion of adduct |
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Abduction |
Moving away from the midline of the body opposite motion of adduction |
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Abnormal constituent |
Any substance present in a body fluid that is not normally found there |
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Abruptio placentae |
Separation of normally positioned placenta from the uterine wall may result in a hemorrhage and death of the fetus and or mother |
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Abscess |
Cavity, often pus-filled formed by disintegration of tissues |
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Absolute refractory period |
Time during which the local area of the membrane has surpassed the threshold potential and will not respond to any stimulus |
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Absorption |
Passage of a substance through a membrane such as skin or mucosa comma often refers to passage of nutrients into blood |
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Accessory gland |
A gland that assists organs in accomplishing their functions |
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Accessory hemiazygos vein |
Connect some of the superior intercostal veins with the azygos vein |
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Accessory nerve |
Cranial nerve 11 |
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Accessory organ |
An organ that assist other organs in accomplishing their functions |
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Accessory spleen |
A small version of the spleen commonly found in the mesentery that connects the spleen and stomach |
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Accommodation |
Mechanism that allows the normal eye to focus on objects closer than 20 feet |
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Acetoacetic acid |
Anna C acidic Ketone body that accumulates during the incomplete breakdown of fats influences acid-base balance |
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Acetone |
An acidic Ketone body that accumulated during the incomplete breakdown of fats influences acid-base balance |
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Acetylcholine |
Type of neurotransmitter used by motor neurons at the neuromuscular Junction to stimulate muscle contraction at or in the autonomic synapses |
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Acetylcholinesterase |
Enzyme that rapidly inactivates acetylcholine bound to postsynaptic receptors |
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Acid |
Substance that ionizes in water to release hydrogen ions comma substance with a pH of less than 7.0 |
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Acid forming Foods |
Any food that lowers the pH after it is absorbed into the body |
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Acidic Ketone body |
Contributes hydrogen ions to the extracellular fluid, influences acid-base balance |
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Acidophil |
Cell that stains easily with acid dyes |
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Acidosis |
Condition in which there is an excessive proportion of acid in the blood and thus an abnormally low blood pH, opposite of alkalosis |
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Acini |
Any sales of a compound gland that secretes a watery fluid, also called as acinar cells |
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Acne vulgaris |
Inflammatory skin condition affecting sebaceous gland duct, occurs most commonly and adolescent years |
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Acoustic nerve |
Cranial nerve 8 |