HLTH 3101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Laparotomy, Abdominal Wall, Hematoma
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Chapter 1 medical terminology: three parts of a word, root prefix. Locations of small and large intestines page 8. Three major types of blood cells page 9. Plays a role in diagnosing other brain disorders. Contusions arms/legs (923. 8/924. 4) - bruise is an area of skin discoloration, occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. Exploratory laparotomy (page 12) surgeon makes large incision in the abdominal wall to inspect organs for evidence of disease. Forceps and tenaculum used for grasping or manipulating tissue. Hematoma (page 11) mass of blood trapped in tissues of skin or in an organ. Results from trauma: commonly known as bruise or black-and-blue mark. Hyperglycemia (page 41) abnormal condition often associated with swollen (edema),, resulting from blood flwo that is slow and sluggish. Fluid seeps out of tiny vessels into tissue spaces. Osteoarthritis degeneration of the hip (pelvic) joint with narrowed joint spaces.