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An anatomical directional term meaning
nearest
to the point of attachmentis?
proximal
A sagittal plane drawn
vertically
through the body divides the body into?
right and left prtions
A surgical incision made along the transverse plane is called a _____ section
cross section
In the
sims
' position, the paitient should lie on thier ____side.
left
what is another name for the
sims'
position?
lateral recumbent position
A
laveage
is also referred to as?
irragation
Describe the
lithotomy
position and what its used for
pt lies on the back feet supported in strrups knees bent used for vaginal and rectal exam and treatment Catherization
Describe the
Fowlers
poition and what its used for.
90* angle used for trunk of the body head neck and chest area
what position allows the
abdominal muscles
to relax?
Dorsal recumbent
Manipulation
the passive movement of a joint to determine teh range of flexaion & extension
mensuration
process of measurng
percussion
tapping the body lightly but sharply to deterine the position, size, and consistancy of an underlying structure
ausculation
the process of listening for sound within the body
kyphosis
A convex curvature of the spine;humpback
scoliosis
lateral curvature of the spine
perisalisis
a progressive, wavelike muscular movement that occurs involuntarily in the urinary and digestive system.
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6/8/2011, 3:28:00 PM
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