Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Oculus dexter
- Oculus sinister
- Oculus uterque
- Optic nerve
- Organs
- Ovaries
- Patella
- Pharynx
- Platelet
- Pons
- Posterior
- Prostate gland
- Red blood cells
- Saliva
- Spinal cord
- Sternum
- Subcostal
- Subcutaneous
- Subdural
- Submandibular
Noun (thing)
the right eye
The results of the eye test showed that the problem was with the oculus dexter.
Noun (thing)
the left eye
The oculus sinister is usually the dominant eye in left-handed people.
Noun (thing)
both eyes
He has to wear bi-focal glasses, as his oculus uterque have different states.
Noun (thing)
the nerve carrying visual information from the eye to the brain
The patient was blinded after his optic nerve was severed in a car accident.
Noun (thing)
self-contained parts of the body responsible for unique functionalities
There are five vital organs in the human body: the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs.
Noun (thing)
female reproductive organs
A woman's ovaries shrink over time, leading to decreased fertility.
Noun (thing)
the kneecap
A splint was placed over the patella to immobilize it while it healed.
Noun (thing)
the cavity behind the nose and the mouth
Getting food stuck in the pharynx can cause tissue irritation.
Noun (thing)
a cell fragment found in blood that helps with clotting
A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
Noun (thing)
the area of the brain through which the two sides communicate
The pons serves as a message station between several areas of the brain.
Adjective
related or connected to the back of the body
The posterior of his legs were covered in an itchy rash.
Noun (thing)
the gland which produces the fluid part of semen
Men over the age of 45 should have their prostate gland checked for signs of cancer.
Noun (thing)
cells in the blood which carry oxygen
Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, are cells that circulate in the blood carrying oxygen around the body.
Noun (thing)
watery liquid secreted by the mouth
One of the effects of the medicine is a reduction in saliva production.
Noun (thing)
the bundle of nerve fibre enclosed in the spine
Damage to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis.
Noun (thing)
breastbone
Fractures of the sternum are usually a result of blunt force trauma.
Adjective
below the ribs
The subcostal arteries are the lowest pair of branches coming from the thoracic aorta.
Adjective
under the skin
The medication was administered as a subcutaneous injection.
Adjective
below the external layer of the meninges
A subdural hematoma is typically caused by severe head injury.
Adjective
below the lower jaw
Submandibular intubation is an effective means to avoid tracheostomy.