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Medical Terminology 6th > Body Positions, Planes, and Cavities > Flashcards

Body Positions, Planes, and Cavities Flashcards

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thoracic cavity

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the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels of the chest; also called the chest cavity.

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right upper quadrant (RUQ)

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the abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines.

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right and left iliac regions

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the abdominal regions comprising the lower part of the abdomen, starting between the iliac crests; also called the inguinal regions

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Prone

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The body position of lying flat with the face down.

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knee-chest

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the body position of lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest

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erect

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the normal standing body position

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transverse plane

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the horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections

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anatomic position

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a body position in which a person stands upright with the head and feet facing forward, the arms at the sides, and the palms of the hand facing forward

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frontal plane

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a vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back sections ; also called the coronal plane

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abdominal cavity

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the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine

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anatomic planes

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imaginary, flat sections that are visualized on various parts of the body ; are used as reference points for describing anatomical location,position, and directional movment

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ventral

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an anatomical term of location that describes the “belly” side of the front of the body

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inferior

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the soles of the feet in relation to a specific reference point on the body

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supine

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the body position of lying flat with the face up

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sims’ position

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the body position of lying on the side with the hip and knee bent or flexed

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superior

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the top of the head in relation to a specific reference point on the body.

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Fowler’s position

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a semi-sitting body position

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dorsal

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an anatomical term of location that describes the back of the body or the spinal column

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distal

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located away from a point of origin

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lateral

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located near the side of the body, or farther from the midline of the body; The body podition of lying on the right or left side

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medial

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located near the midline, or center, of the body

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midsagittal plane

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the vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves

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Posterior

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An anatomical term of location that describes the tail end, or rear, of the body.

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Anterior

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An anatomical term of location that describes the “head end” of the front of the body.

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Cephalic

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An anatomical term of location that describes being related to the cranium or being situated near the head.

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left lower quadrant (LLQ)

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the abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the left ovary, left fallopian tube, and left side of the uterus in females; the left ureter; the left side of the bladder; and the left side of the reproductive organs in males

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pelvic cavity

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The portion of the ventral cavity that protects the urinary bladder, urethra, portions of the large intestine, and the reproductive organs

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quadrants

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the four nonspecific areas of the abdominopelvic cavity; divided by two imaginary lines that intersect at the belly button

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spinal cavity

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the portions of the dorsal cavity that is located within the spinal column’ protects the spinal cord .

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proximal

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an anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin.

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sagittal plane

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the vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right sections.

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ventral cavity

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the body cavity that protects the organs and tissues within the front side of the body.

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umbilical region

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the abdominal region surrounding the umbilicus, belly button.

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hypogastric region

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the abdominal region below the umbilical region; also called the pelvic region

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right and left hypochondriac regions

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the abdominal regions comprising the upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the epigastric region and beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs

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Left upper quadrant (LUQ)

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the abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (left lobe), stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, and parts of the small and large intestines

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right and left lumbar regions

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the abdominal regions of the back lateral to the lumbar spine (Lower back)

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right lower quadrant (RLQ)

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the abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the right ovary,right fallopian tube, and right side of the uterus in females; the right ureter; the right side of the bladder; and the right side of the reproductive organs in males

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Dorsal Cavity

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The body cavity that protects the organs and tissues within the back side of the body

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Epigastric region

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The abdominal region above the stomach

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Cranial Cavity

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The portion of the dorsal cavity that is located within the skull;protects the brain

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Diaphragm

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A large muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and which is used in breathing

Medical Terminology 6th (4 decks)

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