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3. removal of a benign leiomyoma (fibroid) of the myometrium to control bleeding and prevent pressure on other structures in the pelvis
6. force exerted on the arterial wall by the pumping action of the heart
7. pigmented membrane composed mainly of muscle tissue that surrounds the pupil
12. surgery of the abdominal cavity for access to the abdominal organs
13. the layer of tissue that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis
15. surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery
17. incision is made on the right side, at an oblique angle, in the flank below the umbilicus; it is a muscle-splitting incision and offers only limited exposure
19. humeral head and glenoid capsule are replaced with artificial components to restore function and relieve pain
20. a midline incision used for surgical procedures of the heart and large vessels in the thoracic cavity

1. one or both lungs is performed to remove a diseased lung and replace it with a donor lung
2. secretes substances that cause vasodilation or constriction and those that prevent platelet aggregation in the vessel
4. reduce the frequency of ear, nose, and throat infection
5. a midline incision used for surgical procedures of the heart and large vessels in the thoracic cavity
8. carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
9. lies behind the oral cavity and communicates with the nasal cavities
10. the removal of a portion of a lung to prevent the spread of cancer or to treat a benign tumor
11. lies directly behind the iris in the anterior chamber
14. a midline incision used for surgical procedures of the heart and large vessels in the thoracic cavity
15. intentional interruption of the heart’s pumping action
16. a sensory nerve that controls the sensations of the face, forehead, mouth, nose, and top of the head
18. bone graft or prosthetic material is used to cover a missing portion of the cranium after trauma or disease.