Chapter 4 Flashcards
What does the term “proximal” mean?
closer to the torso
What does the term “superior” mean?
toward the head
What does the term “supine” mean?
the patient is lying face up
What is the thoracic cavity?
The thoracic cavity is also known as the chest cavity. It protects the lungs, heart, vena cava, trachea, and a portion of the esophagus. It is enclosed by a rib cage.
Lateral Recumbent
The patient is lying on his side
Medial
toward the midline of the body
Midline
an imaginary vertical line used to divide the body into right and left halves
Palpate
To examine by feeling with one’s hands
Pelvic Cavity
the anterior body cavity surrounded by the bones of the pelvis
Physiology
the function of the body and its systems
Posterior
the back of the body or body part
Prone
the patient is lying face down
abdominal cavity
the anterior body cavity that extends from the diaphragm to the pelvic cavity
abdominal quadrants
four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of pain or injury: right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), and left lower quadrant (LLQ)
anatomical position
the standard reference position for the body in the study of anatomy; the body is standing erect, facing the observer with arms down at the sides, palms forward
