WorksheetsEKG TERMINOLOGY
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definition of alveoli
cells that allow the exchange of gases between blood and air.
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter
the valve between the left ventricle and aorta.
the (AV NODE), modified cardiac muscle between right atrium, right ventricle; 2nd part of the conduction system.
definition of aorta
cells that allow the exchange of gases between blood and air.
the valve between the left ventricle and aorta.
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter.
pointed tip of the heart.
definition of aortic valve
the valve between the left ventricle and aorta.
pointed tip of the heart
upper receiving chambers of the heart right and left side
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter.
definition of apex.
pointed tip of the heart
the valve between the left ventricle and aorta
upper receiving chambers of the heart right and left side
the AV node modified cardiac muscle between right atrium, right ventricle: 2nd part of the conduction system
definition of atria(ium)
upper receiving chambers of the heart right and left side
thin strands of connective tissue
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter
passages in the airway that lead air directly into lungs
definition of atrioventricular node.
the (AV node) modified cardiac muscle between right atrium, right ventricle; 2nd part of the Conduction System
pointed tip of the heart
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter.
upper receiving chambers of the heart right and left side.
definition of bronchi
passages in the airway that lead air directly into lungs
smallest subdivision of the bronchi
bundle of fibers that was divided into two branches on either side of the heart’s septum along the ventricles; part of the conduction system
the bundle of fibers that arise from the AV node and lie on top of the septum; part of the Conduction system
definition of bronchioles
smallest subdivision of the bronchi
bundle of fibers that was divided into two branches on either side of the heart’s septum along the ventricles; part of the Conduction system
passages in the airway that lead air directly into lungs
pointed tip of the heart
definition of bundle branches
bundle of fibers that arise from the AV node and lie on top of the septum; part of the Conduction System
bundle of fibers that was divided into two branches on either side of the heart’s septum along the ventricles: part of the conduction system
pointed tip of the heart
main artery of the body, 3cm in diameter
definition of bundle of HIS
the bundle of fibers that arise from the AV node and lie on top of the septum; part of the Conduction system
smallest subdivision of the bronchi
passages in the airway that lead air directly to the lungs
the valve between the left ventricle and aorta
definitely of coronary artery.
the act of breathing out
the inner lining of the heart; valves are made up of endocardium
the relaxation phase of the heart after contaction
arising from the first branch of the aorta and feeds the myocardium
definition of diastole.
the relaxation phase of the heart after contraction
the net movement of anything from higher concentration to a lower concentration
the act of breathing out
the act of breathing in
definition of diffusion.
abnormally high blood pressure
the inner lining of the heart; valves are made up of endocardium
the net movement of anything from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
the largest vein in the body that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium
definition of endocardium.
the lack of blood to an area, the myocardium due to an obstruction of the coronary as seen in the heart, causing death to that area
the inner lining of the heart; valves are made up of endocardium
the act of breathing out
the act of breathing in
definition of exhalation.
the act of breathing out
the act of breathing in
the relaxation phase of the heart after contraction
dense bands running between myocardial cells forming a link between the whole muscle
definition of inhalation
the relaxation phase of the heart after contraction
the inner lining of the heart; valves are made up of endocardium
the act of breathing out
the act of breathing in
definition of inferior vena cava
arising from the first branch of the aorta and feeds the myocardium
dense bands running between myocardial cells forming a link between the whole muscle
the lack of blood to an area, the myocardium due to an obstruction of the coronary as seen in the heart, causing death to that area
the largest vein in the body that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium
definition of intercalated disk.
thin outer layer of the heart
dense bands running between myocardial cells forming a link between the whole muscle
fold or flap in the heart valve
the lack of blood to an area, the myocardium due to an obstruction of the coronary as seen in the heart, causing death to an area
definition of ischemia
the lack of blood to an area, the myocardium due to an obstruction of the coronary as seen in the heart, causing death to that area
dense bands running between myocardial cells forming a link between the whole muscle
abnormally low blood pressure
the act of breathing out
definition of larynx
a.k.a bicuspid valve; located on the left side between the atrium and ventricle
the space between the lungs in the chest cavity; holds the heart and other respiratory units
voice box
pair of organs situated in rib cage where air can pass into the blood and co2 be removed
definition of lungs
pair of organs situated in rib cage where air can pass into the blood and co2 be removed.
abnormal heart sound, benign or pathogenic, usually heard in the heart as it pumps
first part of the respiratory system (nose)
the hollow tube that begins in the nose and ends at the top of the trachea
definition of mediastinum
voice box
the space between the lungs in the chest cavity; holds the heart and other respiratory units
first part of the respiratory system
fibrous fluid filled sac that encloses the heart and it’s blood vessels
definition of mitral valve.
first part of the respiratory system
a.k.a bicuspid valve; located on the left side between the atrium and ventricle
abnormal heart sound, benign of pathogenic, usually heard in the heart as it pumps
an occlusion in the coronary artery causing insufficiency in blood flow to myocardium with the death of heart muscle
definition of murmur
the hollow tube that begins in the nose and ends at the top of the trachea
abnormal heart sound, benign or pathogenic, usually heard in the heart as it pumps
an occlusion in the coronary artery causing insufficiency in blood flow to the myocardium with the death of heart muscle
a.k.a SA NODE; impulse is generated here to stimulate the heart to beat; top of the right atrium; specialized cardiac muscle
definition of myocardial infarction
an occlusion in the coronary artery causing insufficiency in blood flow to the myocardium with the death of heart muscle
heart muscle, middle layer of the heart, specialized cardiac muscle all fused together so that when one part reacts, it all reacts (contracts)
first part of the respiratory system
the hollow tube that begins in the nose and ends at the top of the trachea
definition of the myocardium
first part of the respiratory system
the hollow tube that begins in the nose and ends at the top of the trachea
heart muscle, middle layer of the heart, specialized cardiac muscle all fused together so that when one part reacts, it all reacts (contracts)
fibrous fluid filled sac that encloses the heart and it’s blood vessels
definition of nose
membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
first part of the respiratory system (nose)
millimeters of mercury to measure blood pressure
inflammation of the heart muscle, myocardium, due to viral infection
definitely of peacemaker node
inflammation of the heart muscle, myocardium, due to a viral infection
membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
a.k.a SA or sinoatrial node; impulse is generated here to stimulate the heart to beat; top of the right atrium; specialized cardiac muscle
fibrous fluid filled sac that encloses the heart and it’s blood vessels
definition of percardium
fibrous fluid filled sac that encloses the heart and it’s blood vessels
membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
inflammation of the heart muscle, myocardium, due to viral infection
voice box
definition of pharynx
the hollow tube that begins in the nose and ends at the top of the trachea
voice box
membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
first part of the respiratory system ( nose)
definition of pulmonary artery.
muscle having a striped appearance: i.e straited muscle
only artery that carries low oxygen; leaves the right ventricle and goes to the heart
only vein that carries high oxygen level blood; comes from the lungs and returns blood back to the left atrium for eventual circulation to body organs and cells.
the contraction or pumping phase of the heart
definition of pulmonary circulation
the circulation that goes from the hearts rights atrium to the lungs where it’s oxygenated and releases built up carbon dioxide
semilunar valve that is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
virus caused by streptococcus A; can be affect the heart valve
primary peacemaker of the heart (SA NODE)
definition of pulmonary valve.
semilunar valve that is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage connecting the larynx to the windpipe
the contraction or pumping phase of the heart
outer most layer of artery and vein
definition of pulmonary vein
only vein that carries high oxygen level blood; comes from the lungs and returns blood back to the left atrium for eventual circulation to body organs and cells
large valveless vein that moves blood from the upper half of the body and returns it to the right atrium
the contraction or pumping phase of the heart
blood clot formed within vascular system
definition of purkinje fibers
muscle fibers that enter the ventricles so that they can contract; the part of the conduction system
the partition that separates the two sides of the heart
right coronary artery
top reading on blood pressure; represents the force of your heart
definition of rheumatic fever.
fainting or lightheadedness
movement of blood from the heart by way of the arteries and veins throughout the body.
virus caused by streptococcus A; can affect the heart valve
large valveless vein that moves blood from the upper half of the body and returns it to the right atrium
definition of septum
primary peacemaker of the heart (SA NODE)
the partition that separates the two sides of the heart
fainting or lightheadedness
blood clot formed within the vascular system
definition of sinoatrial node
top reading on blood pressure; represents the force your heart exerts on the walls of the arteries during each heartbeat
primary peacemaker of the heart (SA NODE)
membraneous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage connecting the larynx to the windpipe
outer most layer of artery or vein
definition of straited muscle
muscle having a striped appearance; i.e. straited muscle
fluid secreted by the cells of the alveoli that serves to reduce tension of pulmonary fluid
movement of blood from the heart by way of the arteries and veins throughout the body.
blood clot formed within the vascular system
definition of superior vena cava
movement of blood from the heart by way of the arteries and veins throughout the body
outer most layer of artery or vein
membraneous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage connecting the larynx to the windpipe
large valveless vein that moves blood from the upper half of the body and returns it to the right atrium
definition of systematic circulation.
blood pressure cuff used to measure blood pressure
movement of blood from the heart by way of the arteries and veins throughout the body
the contraction or pumping phase of the heart
blood clot formed within vascular system
definition of systole
the contraction or pumping phase of the heart
outer most layer of artery or vein
blood clot formed within the vascular system
fainting or lightheadedness
definition of trachea
fluid secreted by the cells of the alveoli that serves to reduce tension of pulmonary fluid
blood clot formed within vascular system
membraneous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage connecting the larynx to the windpipe
outer most layer or the artery or vein
definition of tricuspid valve
the exchange of air between the lungs so oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide
on the right side of the heart between atrium and ventricle
a mechanism to prevent the back flow of blood from one section to the next
lower pumping chambers of the heart, right and left side; left side is larger and the walls are thicker
definition of valve
a mechanism to prevent back flow of blood from one section to the next
the narrowing of blood vessels, raising the blood pressure
the enlarging of the blood vessels decreasing blood pressure
lower pumping chambers of the heart, left and right side; left side is larger and the walls are thicker
definition of vasoconstriction
vessels that carried deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart
lower pumping chambers of the heart; left and right side; left side is larger and the walls are thicker
the enlarging of the blood vessels decreasing blood pressure
the narrowing of the blood vessels, raising the blood pressure
definition of vasodilation
valves that do not close completely, allowing blood to flow backwards
the enlarging of the blood vessels decreasing blood pressure
the narrowing of blood vessels, raising the blood pressure
innermost layer of artery or veins
definitely of ventilation
vessels that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart
the exchange of air between the lungs so oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide
lower pumping chambers of the heart, left and right side; left side is larger and the walls are thicker
the narrowing or stiffening of heart valves, restricting blood flow to the heart
definition of ventricles
a mechanism to prevent back flow of blood from one section to the next
the exchange of air between the lungs so oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide
on the right side of the heart between atrium and ventricle
lower pumping chambers of the heart, left and right side; left side is larger and the walls are thicker
definition of agonal
rhythm that occurs just before death, atrial not discernible
automatic external defribrillator
dying heart; no discernible rhythm
chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to heart
definition of arrhythmia
irregular heart action caused by physiological or physiological disorder
thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries
no heart contraction “flat line”
regular and rapid heart rate originating from the atria, identified as inverted P waves
definition of arteriosclerosis
irregular heart action caused by physiological or pathological disorder
thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries
automatic external defibrillator
disease of the heart from buildup of yellow, fatty substance on wall of artery
definition of artifact
additional activity that is picked up by EKG and causes interference on the EKG strip
no heart contraction “flat line”
flat horizontal line on the EKG that separates the various waves of the EKG cycle
automatic external defibrillator
definition of atherosclerosis
abnormally slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries
disease of the heart from buildup of yellow, fatty substance on wall of artery
the volume of blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
definition of asystole
the volume of the blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
no heart contraction “flat line”
dying heart; discernible rhythm
flat horizontal line on the EKG that separates the various waves of the EKG cycle
definition of augmented leads
any lead that consists of one electrode at one body site and at a different site
the volume of blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
abnormally slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
aVR, aVL, aVF
definition of baseline
flat horizontal line on the EKG that separates the various waves of the EKG cycle
sudden stop of functional circulation
the volume of blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
no heart contraction “flat line”
definition of bradycardia
sudden stop of functional circulation
abnormally slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
heart rate 350-400, fibrillatory waves presents
heart rate 250-350, saw tooth flutter waves
definition of cardiac cycle
period from the beginning of a beat of the heart to the beginning of the next phase; includes systole and diastole periods: one complete heart beat
the volume of blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
extra or skipped heart beats usually due to caffeine or stimulants
impulses that’s originate from other than the SA NODE
definition of depolarization
the contraction phase of the heartbeat, in the myocardium
network of specialized muscle cells found in the heart wall
the volume of blood pumped by the heart, by the left and right ventricle
abnormally slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
definition of ECG-EKG
electrocardiogram; graphic representation of the cardiac cycle
impulses that originate from other than the SA NODE
extra or skipped heart beats usually due to caffeine and stimulants
abnormally slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
definition of ectopic firing
impulses that originate from other than the SA NODE
no heart contraction “flat line”
thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries
flat horizontal line on the EKG that separates the various waves of the EKG cycle
definition of electrocardiogram
a chemical substance that promotes the conduction of electrical current; paste, gel or pads conduct this current
the graphic representation of the heart’s electricity
the instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
a conductor of electricity; metal plate used to make contact between the body and the electrocardiograph’s current
definition of electrocardiograph
the instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
the graphic representation of the heart’s electricity
a conductor of electricity; metal plate used to make contact between the body and the electrocardiograph’s current
a chemical substance that promotes the conduction of electrical current; paste, gel or pads conduct this current
the definition of electrode
the instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
the graphic representation of the heart’s electricity
a conductor of electricity; metal plate used to make contact between the body and the electrocardiograph’s current
a chemical substance that promotes the conduction of electrical current; paste, gel or pads conduct this current
definition of electrolyte
the instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
a chemical substance that promotes the conduction of electrical current; paste, gel or pads conduct this current
a conductor of electricity; metal plate used to make contact between the body and the electrocardiograph’s current
the graphic representation of the heart’s electricity
definition of intercostal spaces
automatic space in between the ribs
length of a wave
picture of the heart from different angles
midway under the arm
definition of interval
length of a wave
picture of the heart from different angles
midway under the arm
anatomic space in between the ribs
definition of lead
picture of heart from different angles
midway under the arm
length of a wave
anatomic space in between the ribs
definition of mid-axillary
midway under the arm
picture of the heart from different angles
length of a wave
anatomic space in between the ribs
definition of midclavicular
imaginary line midway between the beginning and end of the clavicle
midway under the arm
anatomic space between the ribs
sudden reoccurrence or spasm
definition of pacemaker
small device placed under skin to control heartbeat
midway under the arm
imaginary line midway between the beginning and end of the clavicle
premature atrial contractions
definition of PQRST waves
the waves on the EKG represents the activity of the heart
the graphic representation of the heart’s electricity
the instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
a conductor of electricity
definition of polarization
the electrical charge that causes the contraction of one part of the heart while the other relaxes; as it goes from one part to the other
chest leads
the initial stretching of the myocytes prior to contraction
negative deflection of the QRS wave
definition of precordial leads
anatomic space in between the ribs
pictures of the heart from different angles
length of a wave
chest leads
definition of R-R complex
normal heart rhythm originating in the SA NODE
the portion of the EKG between two waves
measured distance between two R waves
there is no electricity activity in the heart
definition of resting phase
small deflection following the T wave
there is no electrical activity in the heart
the portion of the EKG between two waves
supraventricular tachycardia
definition of segment
l, ll, lll
the portion of the EKG between two waves
rate 160 beats per minute
normal heart rhythm originating in the SA node
definition of sinus rhythm
normal heart rhythm originating in the SA node
rate 160 beats per minute
there is no electricity activity in the heart
measured distance between two R waves
definition of standard/ bipolar leads
a single conductor lead with an electrode located at the tip
small deflection following the T wave
supraventricular tachycardia
l, ll, lll
definition of standardization
used to check what voltage the electrocardiograph is using
there is no electricity activity in the heart
normal heart rhythm originating in the SA node
rate 160 beats per minute
definition of tachycardia
abnormally fast heart rate; over 100 beats per minute
abnormally fast heart rate, 150-300 beats per minute aka supraventricular tachycardia
rate 160 beats per minute
ventricular tachycardia, 100-250 beats per minute
