Medical Terminology (Anterior) Flashcards

Medical Terminology (Anterior)

• Anterior refers to a position at the front of the body or structure.
• Posterior indicates a location at the back portion of the body or a structure.
• Dorsal describes the back or a position in the back of the body.
• Ventral pertains to the front of the body; it is synonymous with anterior in human anatomy.
• Medial means located towards the middle or midline of the body or structure.
• Lateral signifies a position away from the midline, often referring to the sides of the body.
• Anterolateral combines anterior and lateral, describing a position at the front and one side of the body.
• Abdominal relates to the abdomen, the area between the chest and pelvis.
• Thoracic pertains to the chest region, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
• Mediastinal refers to the area between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.

Medical Abbreviations

• "Cap" is short for capsule, often referring to a small container.
• CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
• CAD represents Coronary Artery Disease, a condition characterized by narrowed coronary arteries.
• CBC signifies Complete Blood Count, a common blood test that evaluates overall health and detects various disorders.
• CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure, a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body’s needs.