Asthenic Body Habitus Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What characteristics define a sthenic body habitus?

Stomach high upper left (correct)

Diaphragm low

Lungs short

Heart moderately transverse (correct)

What is the build of a person with sthenic body habitus?

Moderately heavy

Which body habitus is considered the most difficult to classify?

Asthenic

Hyposthenic (correct)

Hypersthenic

Sthenic

In asthenic body habitus, where is the heart located?

Nearly vertical, at midline Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical build of a person with asthenic body habitus?

Frail Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the hypersthenic body habitus?

Heart axis is nearly transverse Signup and view all the answers

Where is the gallbladder located in hypersthenic body habitus?

High Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Habitus Types

Sthenic
- Most prevalent body habitus type.
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Moderately transverse.
  - Lungs: Moderate length.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned moderately high.
  - Stomach: Located in the high upper left region.
  - Colon: Evenly spread with a slight drop in transverse colon.
  - Gallbladder: Centrally located on the right side of the upper abdomen.
- Build: Moderately heavy.
Hyposthenic
- Represents a combination of sthenic and asthenic characteristics.
- Considered the most challenging body habitus to classify accurately.
Asthenic
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Nearly vertical, situated at the midline.
  - Lungs: Long, with apices extending above the clavicles.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned low.
  - Stomach: Low and more medial.
  - Colon: Low and folds back on itself.
  - Gallbladder: Positioned low, near the midline.
- Build: Characterized as frail.
Hypersthenic
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Axis is nearly transverse.
  - Lungs: Short, with apices at or near the clavicles.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned high.
  - Stomach: Located high in the abdomen.
  - Colon: Positioned around the periphery of the abdomen.
  - Gallbladder: Positioned high.
- Build: Described as massive.

Description

Explore the various types of body habitus through comprehensive flashcards. This quiz covers definitions and characteristics of sthenic and hyposthenic body types. Test your knowledge on anatomical structures and their placement within different body habitus.