Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice Glossary Flashcards
Nine regions of the abdomen as demarcated by four imaginary planes, two of which are horizontal and two sagittal
Abdominal anatomical regions
Indicates horizontal imaginary planes within the abdominal anatomical regions
- Lines drawn across the right and left tenth ribs
* Across the right and left anterior superior iliac spines
Indicates sagittal imaginary planes within the abdominal anatomical regions
Lines drawn from the midpoint of inguinal ligament to the nipples on the chest and right and left sides
Upper row of the abdominal anatomical regions
- Right hypochondriac
- Epigastric
- Left hypochondriac
Middle row of the abdominal anatomical regions
- Right lateral
- Umbilical
- Left lateral
Lower row of the abdominal anatomical regions
- Right inguinal
- Pubic
- Left inguinal
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
Abdominal anatomical regions
Antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object and causing removal of the epidermis
Abrasion
Localized accumulation of pus
Abscess
To touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed eyelids
Abut
Chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids
Accessory chemicals
Accessory chemicals
- Hardening compounds
- Preservative powders
- Sealing agents
- Mold-preventive agents
- Compress application agents
Dimethylketone
Acetone
A colorless liquid used to soften and remove scabs
Acetone
A solvent for restorative wax
Acetone
A stain remover
Acetone
Facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles
Acquired facial markings
Specific group of diseases or conditions that are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
May exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and Kaposi sarcoma
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Exposure limit usually one half of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legal limit for a regulated substance
Action level (AL)
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)
Action level (AL)
Action level (AL) for formaldehyde
0.5 ppm
