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Medical Terminology: Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Which organ primarily filters blood and produces urine?

    Answer: Kidney

    The kidneys filter blood, remove waste, regulate fluid balance, and produce urine.

  2. The trachea is commonly known as the:

    Answer: Windpipe

    The trachea (windpipe) connects the larynx to the bronchi as the primary airway.

  3. What is the function of the diaphragm?

    Answer: Separating chest from abdomen and enabling breathing

    The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that drives breathing through contraction and relaxation.

  4. The femur is located in which body part?

    Answer: Thigh (upper leg)

    The femur is the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the body.

  5. 'Cervical' in anatomy can refer to which TWO body areas?

    Answer: Neck region and the cervix of the uterus

    'Cervical' can refer to the neck region (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.

  6. What is the peritoneum?

    Answer: The membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering organs

    The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane, with parietal (wall-lining) and visceral (organ-covering) layers.

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