ch 5 medical terminology Flashcards
Define: Medial
Closer to the midline.
Define: Lateral
Farther from the midline.
Define: Bilateral
Both sides.
Define: Unilateral
One side.
What is the midline?
Divides the body into left and right sides; vertically.
What is the midaxillary line?
Divides the body into anterior and posterior.
Define: Superior
Above.
Define: Inferior
Below.
Define: Proximal
Closer to torso.
Define: Distal
Farther from torso.
Define: Palmar
Palm of the hand.
Define: Plantar
The sole of the foot.
How many midclavicular lines are there?
2.
How are the 4 abdominal quadrants divided?
With a horizontal and vertical line that go through the belly button.
List the organs in the RUQ.
Liver
Right Kidney
Colon
Pancreas
Gallbladder
List the organs in the RLQ.
Right kidney
Colon
Small intestines
Major artery and vein to the right leg
Ureter
Appendix
List the organs in the LUQ.
Liver
Spleen
Left kidney
Stomach
Colon
Pancreas
List the organs in the LLQ.
Left kidney
Colon
Small intestine
Major artery and vein to the left leg
Ureter
What is the preferred position for an unconscious non trauma patient?
Recovery position.
What is the Fowler position?
When a patient is seated straight up.
