L1: Intro to organization of human body (sampath) Flashcards
How does the patient look like in a supine position?
Supine - on his spine
How does the patient look like in a prone position?
How does the patient look like in a lithotomy position?
Childbirth position
Describe how the patient looks like in an anatomical position
What is gross anatomy?
- The study of the structures of the cadaver that can be observed with the naked eye.
- May involve dissection
- Aim is to collect data abt the larger structures of organs and organ systems
Describe surface anatomy
Deals with surface features of the body that can be observed or palpated (felt firmly)
How does angiography work?
Angiography involves making a radiograph after injecting dye into the bloodstream
How can the dr visualize internal organs in contrast X-ray?
By ingesting or injecting radio plaque substances into the patient
Median plane
Divided into 2 equal parts
Sagittal plane
Divides laterally
Coronal plane
Divides front w back
Horizontal plane + what are others names for it?
Transverse / axial
(fog w ta7at)
Oblique planes
Any angle that isn’t medial , sagittal, coronal, or horizontal.
So basically any awkward angle
Nearer to the head
Superior/cranial
Nearer to the feet
Inferior/caudal
Nearer to the front (بطن)
Anterior/ Ventral
Nearer to the back
Posterior/ dorsal