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EMT-Basic Part 3
This deck covers key anatomical terms and concepts relevant to EMT-Basic training, focusing on bones, muscles, and the respiratory system.
fibula
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
fibula
the lateral and small bone of the lower leg
malleolous
protrusion on the side of the ankle.
tarsal
ankle bone
metatarsal
the foot bone
calcaneus
the heel bone
phalanges
the toe and finger bones
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
fibula | the lateral and small bone of the lower leg |
malleolous | protrusion on the side of the ankle. |
tarsal | ankle bone |
metatarsal | the foot bone |
calcaneus | the heel bone |
phalanges | the toe and finger bones |
clavicle | the collarbone |
scapula | Shoulder Blade |
acromion process | the highest portion of the shoulder |
acromioclavicular joint | the joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet |
humerus | the bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow |
radius | the lateral bone of the forearm |
carpals | wrist bones |
metacarpals | hand bones |
joints | the point where two bones come together |
voluntary muscle | muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body, responsible for movement |
involuntary muscle | muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled |
cardiac muscle | specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own |
automaticity | the ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own |
respiratory system | the system of the nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide |
oropharynx | the area directly posterior to the mouth |
nasopharynx | the area directly posterior to the nose |
pharynx | the area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx |
epiglottis | a leaf-shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea |
larynx | the voice box |