Med Term 06/26/17 Flashcards
Inferior
(Below) away from the head, Caudal
Superior
(Above) toward the head, Cranial
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body.
Medial
Nearest to midline or inner side of.
Bilateral
Both sides
Caudal
Tail, L4, L5 (Nerve Bundles)
Ex: caudalakeal
Ventral
Frontal
Cephalic
Pertaining to the head
Somatic
Pertaining to the body
Cytoplasm
Cell substance around the nucleus membrane.
Systemic
Pertaining to a body system
Visceral
Pertaining to the internal organs
Cytogenetic
Pertaining to producing cells.
Distal
Away from the point of attachment.
Fowlers
A position of sitting straight up 90 degrees
Prone
Laying on your stomach W/Face Down
Supine
Laying on your back (spine) facing up.
Sims
Lateral, On your side, W/ Right Knee hyperextended to the chest.
Trendelenburg
Feet above your head on the med table. Con la cabeza abajo y pies arriba.
Lithotomy
Laying on back W/Butt on the edge of table, Feet in stir ups
Recumbent
Laying on back in Supine position, Knees Up.