Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice Glossary

Question 1

Nine regions of the abdomen as demarcated by four imaginary planes, two of which are horizontal and two sagittal

Answer 1

Abdominal anatomical regions

Question 2

Indicates horizontal imaginary planes within the abdominal anatomical regions

Answer 2

• Lines drawn across the right and left tenth ribs

* Across the right and left anterior superior iliac spines

Question 3

Indicates sagittal imaginary planes within the abdominal anatomical regions

Answer 3

Lines drawn from the midpoint of inguinal ligament to the nipples on the chest and right and left sides

Question 4

Upper row of the abdominal anatomical regions

Answer 4

• Right hypochondriac
• Epigastric
• Left hypochondriac

Question 5

Middle row of the abdominal anatomical regions

Answer 5

• Right lateral
• Umbilical
• Left lateral

Question 6

Lower row of the abdominal anatomical regions

Answer 6

• Right inguinal
• Pubic
• Left inguinal

Question 7

Four regions of the abdomen as demarcated by two imaginary planes, one horizontal and the other midsagittal: upper right quadrant, upper left quadrant, lower right quadrant, and lower left quadrant

Answer 7

Abdominal anatomical regions

Question 8

Antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object and causing removal of the epidermis

Answer 8

Abrasion

Question 9

Localized accumulation of pus

Answer 9

Abscess

Question 10

To touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed eyelids

Answer 10

Abut

Question 11

Chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids

Answer 11

Accessory chemicals

Question 12

Accessory chemicals

Answer 12

• Hardening compounds
• Preservative powders
• Sealing agents
• Mold-preventive agents
• Compress application agents

Question 13

Dimethylketone

Answer 13

Acetone

Question 14

A colorless liquid used to soften and remove scabs

Answer 14

Acetone

Question 15

A solvent for restorative wax

Answer 15

Acetone

Question 16

A stain remover

Answer 16

Acetone

Question 17

Facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles

Answer 17

Acquired facial markings

Question 18

Specific group of diseases or conditions that are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 18

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Question 19

May exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and Kaposi sarcoma

Answer 19

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Question 20

Exposure limit usually one half of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legal limit for a regulated substance

Answer 20

Action level (AL)

Question 21

This level is established to ensure adequate protection of employees at exposures below the OSHA limits, but to minimize the compliance burdens for employers whose employees have exposures below the 8-hour permissible exposure limit (PEL)

Answer 21

Action level (AL)

Question 22

Action level (AL) for formaldehyde

Answer 22

0.5 ppm