MOA Cert.

The discontinuation of medical care without proper notice

The usage of an impartial third party for the hearing and determination of a dispute

The unlawful use of force or violence.

The failure to provide the necessary care that is required for a person's situation.

Laws enacted by the legislative branch of the government.

A certain number of patients are scheduled to arrive at the same time and the patients are seen in the order in which they arrive.

Small groups of patients are scheduled at intervals throughout the hour.

Scheduling two patients to see the physician at the same time.

How to handle a late patient:

How to handle emergency calls:

How to handle cancelled appointments:

How to handle unscheduled patients:

How to handle failed appointments:

How to handle delayed patient wait time:

This type of mail is available every day of the year, including holidays, for items up to 70 pounds in weight and 108 inches in height

This type of mail includes letters, postal cards, postcards, and business reply mail.

First Class mail that weighs more than 13 ounces.

This type of mailing gives the sender the option to receive proof of delivery.

A form of mailing large volumes of information which is presorted by zip code.

Individuals with this type of health insurance are usually ineligible to receive benefits from a government plan. This type of coverage is characterized by high premiums and a limited amount of benefits.

This form of insurance provides coverage for employees under a single contract. This type of coverage is characterized by greater benefits and lower premiums.

This form of insurance is available to a large group of people who meet specific eligibility criteria. TRICARE, Medicaid, Medicare and Worker's Compensation are examples.

An arrangement by which a patient requests that their health benefit payments be made directly to the physician.

The amount payable by the carier toward the cost of services for which the patient is eligible.

The amount an individual must pay for health care expenses before insurance (or self-insured company) covers the costs.

The portion of the service fee that the patient must pay.

A document that describes the insurance coverage for an individual or property.

The amount the patient pays for an insurance contract.

An amount customarily charged for or covered for similar services and supplies which are medically necessary, recommended by a doctor, or required.

A period of time when you are not covered by insurance for a particular problem.

Created using information gathered from the patient. Usually includes information such as past illnesses, surgical operations, and the patient's daily health habits.

This information is just a important as the patient's personal and medical history. Includes information regarding the health of members of the patient's family, and a record of the causes of death.

Includes information regarding the patient's lifestyle (Ex. smoking and drinking habits).

A statement of the patient's symptoms.

A decision made based on the information regarding the patient's history and the results of the doctor's examination.

Functions of musculoskeletal system:

Organs of musculoskeletal system:

Functions of Integumentary System:

Organs of Integumentary system:

Function of Gastrointestinal System:

Organs of Gastrointestinal System:

Function of Urinary System:

Organs of Urinary System:

Function of the reproductive system:

Organs of the Reproductive System:

Function of the blood/lymphatic system:

Organs of the blood/lymphatic system:

Function of the immune system:

Function of Cardiovascular System:

Organs of the Cardiovascular System:

Functions of Respiratory System:

Organs of respiratory system:

Function of Nervous/Behavioral system:

Organs of Nervous/Behavioral Systems:

Functions of Endocrine System:

Organs of Endocrine System:

Planes that are vertical planes that separate the sides from each other

Plane that separates the body into right and left halves

Plane that divides the body into front and back portions

Plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper and lower part

Front surface of the body

Back side of the body

Away from the surface

Near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of the structure

Far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from the beginning of a structure

Below another structure

Above another structure

Pertaining to the middle or nearer the medial plane of the body

Pertaining to the side

Lying on the back

Lying on the belly

Fiberous bands of tissue that connect bones to one another

Attach muscles to bone

Fiberous covering of a muscle

Covers the end of many bones and serves as a protective function.

Acts as framework for the organs, protects many of those organs, and also provides the organism the ability to move.

Connective tissue that makes up bones

Tissue that comprises the inner core of bones.
-Where red marrow manufactures blood cells.

Skeleton that consists of the skull, rib cage, and spine.

Bones that are typically very strong, are broad at the ends and have large surfaces for muscle attachment.

Small bones with irregular shapes

Bones that are found covering soft body parts

Small, rounded bones that resemble a sesame seed that are found near joints and increase the efficiency of muscles near a joint.

Bone that forms the anterior part of the skull and forehead

Bones that form the sides of the cranium

Bone that forms the back of the skull

Large hole at the ventral surface of the occipital bone which allows the brain communication with the spinal cord

Bones that form the two lower sides of the cranium

Bone that forms the roof of the nasal cavity

Bones anterior to the temporal bones

Cheekbone

Paired bones at the corner of each eye that cradle the tear ducts

Upper jaw bone

Lower jaw bone

Bone that forms posterior/inferior part of the nasal septal wall between the nostrils.

Bones that make up part of the roof of the mouth

Bones that make up part of the interior of the nose

Neck Bones

Upper Back Bones

Lower back bones

Sacrum (bones)

Coccyx (tailbone)

Ribs #1-7 that attach directly to the sternum in the front of the body.

Ribs #8-10 are attached to the sternum by cartilage

Ribs 11&12 that are not attached to sternum at all

Skeleton that includes the shoulder girdle and upper extremities

Made up of scapula and clavicle

Flat bones that help support the arms

Curved, horizontal bones tha attach to the upper sternum at one end

Bones of the upper extermities

Upper arm bone

Lower medial arm bone

Lateral lower arm bone (in line with thumb)

Wrist bones. There are 2 rows of 4 bones in each wrist,

The 5 radiating bones in the fingers. These are the bones in the palm of the hand.

Finger Bones

Skeleton that includes the pelvis and lower extremities

Superior and largest bone

Lower portion of the pelvic bone

Lower anterior part of the pelvis

Bones of the lower extremities

Thighbone

Kneecap

Shin

Smaller, lateral bone of the leg

Ankle

Hind foot bone

Midfoot bone

Toe bones, 14 in all (2 in great toe, 3 in each of others)

Parts of the body where 2 or more bones of the skeleton join

Joint with no ROM.
Immovable joint held together by fibrous tissue.

Joint with limited ROM.
Joint joined together by cartilage that is slightly movable.
Ex. vertebrae of spine or pubic bone

Joints that have full ROM.
Joints that have free movement.

Sacs of fluid that are located between the bones of the joint and the tendons that hold the muscles in place.

3 functions of muscles:

Strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones

To increase the angle of a joint

To decrease the angle of a joint

Joint movement away from the midline

Joint movement towards the midline

Turning the palm or foot upward

Turning the palm or foot downward

Raising the foot, pulling the toes away from the shin

Turning outward (joint)

Turning inward (joint)

Moving part of the body forward

Moving part of the body backward

Revolving a bone around its axis

A broken bone

Fracture in which the bone is crushed or shattered

Fracture in which the fractured area of a bone collapses on itself.

The break of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis often occurs when the patient has attempted to break his or her fall

Fracture in which the bone is broken and pierces an internal organ

Fracture in which the bone is broken and the ends are driven into each other.

A minor fracture appears as a thin line on an x-ray and may not extend completely through the bone.

Fracture in which the bone is partially bent and partially broken; this is a common fracture in children because their bones are still soft.

Any fracture occurring spontaneously as a result of a disease

A fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children.

Traumatic injury to a joint involving soft tissue

An injury lesser than sprain, usually as a result of overuse or overstretching

When a bone is completely out of place and subluxation is partially out of joint.

System made of skin and its accessory organs

Oil Glands

Sweat Glands

The 3 layers of the skin

A thin cellular membrane layer of skin that contains keratin.

Dense, fibrous, connective tissue (layer of skin) that contains collagen.

Layer of skin that is a thicker and fatter tissue.

A hard protein in hair

The part of the nail that is visible

Part of nail that is under the skin at the base of the nail.

The vascular tissue under the nail that appears pink when the blood is oxygenated or blue/purple when it is oxygen deficient.

The moon ike white area at the base of the nail

Cuticle at the lower part of the nail

Oily substance secreted by sebaceous (oil) glands that contains lipids that help lubricate the skin and minimize water loss.

Tiny opening on the surface of skin

Most common type of sweat gland

Sweat glands that secrete an odorless sweat

Deficient in pigment (melanin)

Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue

Major skin pigment

A fat cell

Discolored, flat lesion (freckles, tattoo marks)

Benign growth extending from the surface of the mucous membrane

Groove or crack-like sore

Solid, round or oval elevated lesion more than 1 cm in diameter

Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes

Small collection of clear fluid; blister

Smooth, slightly elevated edematous (swollen) area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin

Absence of hair from areas where it normally grows

Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply

Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by leasion, pustules, and vesicles