embalming theory glossary terms Flashcards
period immediately before somatic death
agonal period
post-mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperature
algor mortis
method of injection-drainage which embalming solution is injected and then the injection is stopped while drainage is open
alternate drainage
in the absence of free oxygen
anareobic
severe generalized edema
anasarca
a descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of anatomical structures which are known
anatomical guide
points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures; used to designate the boundaries for arteries
anatomical limits
the body is erect, feet together, palms facing forward and thumbs are pointed away from the body
anatomical position
localized abnormal dilation of outpocketing of a blood vessel resulting from a congenital defect or weakness of the vessel wall
aneurysm
an embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels
aneurysm hook
an embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels, which has an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around the vessels
aneurysm needle
before death
antemortem
toward the frontj
anterior
the concentrated, preservative, embalming chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. the purpose is for inactivating saprophytic bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decompositon
arterial (vascular) fluid
the mixture of arterial (vascular) fluid and water which is used for the arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids
arterial solution
a tube used to inject embalming fluid into the body vascular system
arterial tube
accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity
ascites
insufficient intake of oxygen resulting from numerous causes
asphyxia
withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from the body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar
aspiration
self destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
autolysis
a postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition; a necropsy
autopsy
the arm pit
base of the axillary space
biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans
biohazard
irreversible somatic death
biological death