Acromial process - ANSWERThe outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.
Anthropometric measurements - ANSWERSet of techniques for determining an individual's body fat
composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight.
Aorta - ANSWERThe main trunk of the systemic arteries.
Antecubital fossa - ANSWERThe triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.
Aseptic - ANSWERFree from pathogenic micro-organisms.
Autoclave - ANSWERAn instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
steam.
Axillary - ANSWERThe area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.
Brachial artery - ANSWERThe major artery of the upper arm.
Bradycardia - ANSWERA slow heart rate.
Biohazard bag - ANSWERA container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
contaminated with biological waste.
Bronchodilators - ANSWERA substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
respiratory airways.
Celsius - ANSWERA scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
, Cerumen - ANSWERA yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
Cidex - ANSWERA disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
Conjunctiva - ANSWERA clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the
white part of the eyeball.
Cyanotic - ANSWERAppearance of blue or purple skin.
Diastolic or diastole - ANSWERThe period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction.
Deltoid - ANSWERThe muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter
D.
EKG - ANSWERElectrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Fahrenheit - ANSWERThe temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit.
Hemorrhoids - ANSWERExternal or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
Holter Monitor - ANSWERA device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of time.
Hypertension - ANSWERHigh blood pressure.
Hypertensive crisis - ANSWERA severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.
Inner canthus - ANSWERThe corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
Anthropometric measurements - ANSWERSet of techniques for determining an individual's body fat
composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight.
Aorta - ANSWERThe main trunk of the systemic arteries.
Antecubital fossa - ANSWERThe triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.
Aseptic - ANSWERFree from pathogenic micro-organisms.
Autoclave - ANSWERAn instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated
steam.
Axillary - ANSWERThe area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.
Brachial artery - ANSWERThe major artery of the upper arm.
Bradycardia - ANSWERA slow heart rate.
Biohazard bag - ANSWERA container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been
contaminated with biological waste.
Bronchodilators - ANSWERA substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
respiratory airways.
Celsius - ANSWERA scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
, Cerumen - ANSWERA yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
Cidex - ANSWERA disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
Conjunctiva - ANSWERA clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the
white part of the eyeball.
Cyanotic - ANSWERAppearance of blue or purple skin.
Diastolic or diastole - ANSWERThe period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction.
Deltoid - ANSWERThe muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter
D.
EKG - ANSWERElectrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Fahrenheit - ANSWERThe temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit.
Hemorrhoids - ANSWERExternal or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
Holter Monitor - ANSWERA device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of time.
Hypertension - ANSWERHigh blood pressure.
Hypertensive crisis - ANSWERA severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.
Inner canthus - ANSWERThe corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
