Medical Terminology for Assessment

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What does 'medial' refer to?

Toward the midline of the body (correct)

Movement away from the midline

Away from the midline

Located towards the back of the body

What is the definition of 'lateral'?

Away from the midline

What does 'anterior' mean?

Located towards the front of the body

What does 'posterior' refer to?

Back of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'mid axillary'?

Line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dorsal'?

Back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plantar' refer to?

Sole of the foot Signup and view all the answers

What is 'adduction'?

Movement toward the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abduction' mean?

Movement away from the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supine' mean?

Lying on the back, face up Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prone' refer to?

Lying face down Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'simms'?

Left side lying, flexion of the right hip and knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fowlers' mean?

Sitting upright, facilitates breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'semi fowlers'?

Upright but reclined back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'extremity' refer to?

The outermost point or edge; a limb or appendage of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is 'symmetry'?

Balanced proportions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bilateral' mean?

Present on two sides Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atrophy' mean?

Waste away Signup and view all the answers

What is 'flaccidity'?

Loss of muscle tone, limp Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tone' refer to in muscle physiology?

Tension, resistance pertaining to muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hemiplegia'?

Paralysis of one side of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spasticity' refer to?

Exaggerated movement of the arms and legs Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'tremor'?

A shaking movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lordosis' mean?

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine Signup and view all the answers

What is 'scoliosis'?

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kyphosis' refer to?

Hunchback Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pallor' mean?

An extreme or unnatural paleness Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cyanosis'?

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jaundice' refer to?

A yellowish discoloration of the skin from bilirubin build up Signup and view all the answers

What is 'flushing'?

Redness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'erythema' mean?

Superficial reddening of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is 'ecchymosis'?

A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'petechiae' refer to?

Small, pinpoint hemorrhages Signup and view all the answers

What is 'mottling'?

Discolored area of skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'turgor' describe?

Skin elasticity and ability to resist deformity Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'tenting'?

Poor skin turgor occurs with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever Signup and view all the answers

What is 'edema'?

Swelling of body tissues due to excessive accumulation of fluid Signup and view all the answers

What are 'bronchial breath sounds'?

Loud, high-pitched, hollow sounds normally heard over the trachea Signup and view all the answers

What describes 'bronchial vesicular sounds'?

Sounds are heard in the posterior chest between the scapulae Signup and view all the answers

What are 'vesicular sounds'?

Soft, blowing, or rustling sounds heard throughout most of the lung fields Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tracheal breath sounds' indicate?

Harsh sounds heard over the trachea Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Terms

Medial: Refers to a position towards the midline of the body.
Lateral: Indicates a position away from the midline.
Anterior: Describes being located towards the front of the body.
Posterior: Pertains to the back of the body.
Mid Axillary: A vertical line drawn from the middle of the armpit to the ankle.

Body Positions

Dorsal: Refers to the back side of the body.
Plantar: Indicates the sole of the foot.
Supine: The position of lying on the back, facing up.
Prone: Refers to lying face down.
Simms: Left side lying position with flexion of the right hip and knee.
Fowlers: Sitting upright position, aids in breathing.
Semi Fowlers: Upright but reclined back position.

Movement Terminology

Adduction: Movement towards the midline of the body.
Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body.

Physical Conditions and Measurements

Extremity: Refers to the outermost point or edge; includes limbs.
Symmetry: Describes balanced proportions in the body.
Bilateral: Refers to something present on both sides, essential for checking issues like circulation.
Atrophy: A condition where muscle wastes away.
Flaccidity: Describes a loss of muscle tone, resulting in a limp state.
Tone: Refers to the muscle tension and resistance.

Neurological Conditions

Hemiplegia: Paralysis affecting one side of the body.
Spasticity: Exhibits exaggerated movements of arms and legs.
Tremor: Characterized by a shaking movement.

Spinal Conditions

Lordosis: Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine, often called sway-back.
Scoliosis: An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, which can impair breathing.
Kyphosis: Known as hunchback, characterized by an excessive outward curvature of the spine.

Skin Conditions

Pallor: Refers to extreme or unnatural paleness of the skin.
Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin accumulation.
Flushing: Redness of the skin, often a primary symptom of niacin toxicity.
Erythema: Superficial reddening of the skin caused by injury or irritation.
Ecchymosis: Discoloration of skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically bruising.
Petechiae: Small, pinpoint hemorrhages.
Mottling: Presence of discolored areas on the skin.
Turgor: A measure of skin elasticity and ability to resist deformation.
Tenting: Poor skin turgor indicating severe dehydration; skin slow to return to normal after being pinched.
Edema: Swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in body tissues.

Respiratory Assessment

Bronchial Breath Sounds: Loud, high-pitched sounds normally heard over the trachea and large bronchi.
Bronchial Vesicular Sounds: Softer sounds heard between scapulae and center of the chest, equal during inspiration and expiration.
Vesicular Sounds: Soft sounds normally heard throughout lung fields, continuous during inspiration and fading during expiration.
Tracheal Breath Sounds: Harsh sounds over the trachea, resembling air blown through a pipe.

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This quiz focuses on essential medical terminology used for anatomical assessment. It includes key terms such as medial, lateral, anterior, and posterior, helping students understand body orientation. Ideal for those studying medical fields or health sciences.