Patient Positioning Flashcards
Understanding the terminology and patient positioning on the table for a procedure.
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Anterior (Frontal)
Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.
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Trendelenburg
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Reverse Trendelenburg
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Lithotomy
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Prone
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Supine
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Lateral Recumbent
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Posterior
Denoting the back surface of the body. Often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.
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Lateral
One the side. Farther from the median or midsagittal plane.
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Medial
Relating to the middle or the center, nearer to the median or midsagittal plane.
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Proximal
Nearest the trunk or the point of origin
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Distal
Situated away from the center is the body, or from the point of origin; specifically applied to the extremity or distal part of a limb or organ.
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Superior
Situated above or directed upward. In human anatomy, situated nearer the vertex of the head in relation to a specific reference point.
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Inferior
Situated below or directed downward. Situated nearer the soles of the feet in relation to specific anatomy.
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Cephalad (Cranial)
In the direction toward the head. Relating to the cranium or head.
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Caudad (Caudal)
Pertaining to the tail (feet). Situated neared the tail in relation to a specific reference point.
