Unit 3 Vocabulary: Human Anatomy III

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Oculus dexter
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the right eye
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"The results of the eye test showed that the problem was with the oculus dexter."
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Oculus sinister
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the left eye
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"The oculus sinister is usually the dominant eye in left-handed people."
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Oculus uterque
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both eyes
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"He has to wear bi-focal glasses, as his oculus uterque have different states."
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Optic nerve
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the nerve carrying visual information from the eye to the brain
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"The patient was blinded after his optic nerve was severed in a car accident."
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Organs
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self-contained parts of the body responsible for unique functionalities
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"There are five vital organs in the human body: the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs."
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Ovaries
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female reproductive organs
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"A woman's ovaries shrink over time, leading to decreased fertility."
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Patella
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the kneecap
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"A splint was placed over the patella to immobilize it while it healed."
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Pharynx
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the cavity behind the nose and the mouth
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"Getting food stuck in the pharynx can cause tissue irritation."
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Platelet
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a cell fragment found in blood that helps with clotting
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"A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood."
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Pons
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the area of the brain through which the two sides communicate
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"The pons serves as a message station between several areas of the brain."
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Posterior
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related or connected to the back of the body
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"The posterior of his legs were covered in an itchy rash."
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Prostate gland
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the gland which produces the fluid part of semen
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"Men over the age of 45 should have their prostate gland checked for signs of cancer."
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Red blood cells
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cells in the blood which carry oxygen
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"Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, are cells that circulate in the blood carrying oxygen around the body."
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Saliva
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watery liquid secreted by the mouth
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"One of the effects of the medicine is a reduction in saliva production."
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Spinal cord
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the bundle of nerve fibre enclosed in the spine
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"Damage to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis."
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Sternum
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breastbone
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"Fractures of the sternum are usually a result of blunt force trauma."
Adjective
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Subcostal
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below the ribs
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"The subcostal arteries are the lowest pair of branches coming from the thoracic aorta."
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Subcutaneous
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under the skin
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"The medication was administered as a subcutaneous injection."
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Subdural
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below the external layer of the meninges
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"A subdural hematoma is typically caused by severe head injury."
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Submandibular
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below the lower jaw
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"Submandibular intubation is an effective means to avoid tracheostomy."
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